Art With Viv

⭐️ Patreon Exclusive⭐️ (Patreon)

Published:

2026-01-23 18:37:27

Imported:

2026-10

Tags:

Watercolor

Content

This is a real-time, step-by-step watercolor lesson created just for you. In this video, I paint garden leaves from a photo I took in my own garden—but instead of copying it exactly, I let the painting evolve and followed it where it wanted to go.

What started with a heart-shaped, Valentine-style idea ended up somewhere completely different… and I still love the result. This is a great example of how using your artistic license can stretch your creativity and build confidence.

This bonus tutorial is available to Dabbler Tier and above as a thank-you for supporting my work.🖌️ Supply list and outline drawing (with the reference photo) will be shared in a follow-up post, so keep an eye out!

Settle in, paint along, and enjoy this extra time together 💚

Files

Patreon Exclusive | Watercolor Leaves :Following the Painting Where it Wants to Go

In this Patreon-exclusive, real-time watercolor tutorial, I paint a loose study of leaves using a reference photo I took in my own garden. 🌿 My first thought was that the leaves felt heart-shaped and had a definite Valentine’s Day vibe. That was the intention going in… but as the painting evolved, it took a different turn. It didn’t end up very Valentine-y at all—and honestly? I still love it. This video is all about letting go of perfection and giving yourself permission to change things as you paint. I use the reference photo as inspiration, not a rulebook—adjusting the color palette, simplifying shapes, and shifting the composition along the way. Sometimes the best growth happens when you follow the painting where it wants to go. This bonus tutorial is just for my Patreon community and is available to Dabbler Tier and above members. I hope it encourages you to loosen up, trust your instincts, and embrace the unexpected in your own watercolor work.