Kellie Chasse

5-Minute Friday Watercolor Warm-Up #1: The Loose Flower (Patreon)

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2026-03-13 15:16:07

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2026-03-13 15:16:44

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2026-10

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It’s the beginning of the official 5 Minute Friday in my Patreon Membership!

Happy Friday, everyone! 🖌️

I am so excited to officially kick off our 5-Minute Friday Watercolor Warm-Up series for the year! Today, we’re starting with something soft, simple, and satisfying: the loose flower.

Why only 5 minutes? It might seem short, but these "micro-practice" sessions are a game-changer for your art:

Silence the Inner Critic: When the timer is ticking, you don't have time to overthink. You just paint. Build Muscle Memory: Frequent, short bursts of practice help you master water control and brush strokes faster than occasional long sessions.

Lower the Barrier: It’s easy to say "I don't have time to paint," but everyone has five minutes. It keeps your momentum alive all year long.

Today’s Prompt: Loose Flower Focus on letting the water do the work. Don't worry about botanical accuracy—focus on the flow, the bleed of colors, and the joy of the pigment hitting the paper.

Supplies:

1/4 Dagger: https://amzn.to/4urcvXN

Leyton Block: https://amzn.to/3P4BDU9

Rosa Botantical Watercolors: https://amzn.to/4s3enV2

Want a more indepth Loose Florals, join my 7 Days of Loose Floral Course: https://www.kelliechassefineart.com/courses/loose-watercolor-florals

Grab your brushes, set your timer, and let’s dive in! Post your 5-minute blooms in the comments below—I can’t wait to see your garden grow. 🌸

🦋 Kellie

Links & Resources:

🛒 My favorite Brushes: Lebenzon 20% off use coupon code KELLIE now till the end of the month: 👉 https://lebenzon-paintbrushes.com

🛒 Shop My Favorite Products https://www.amazon.com/shop/kelliechasse

🎨 FREE WATERCOLOR GUIDE: https://www.kelliechassefineart.com/products/digital_downloads/watercolor-guide

🎨 Learn more techniques in my online watercolor courses: https://www.kelliechassefineart.com/collections/courses

🖼️Browse my artwork and shop originals on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KellieLynnArt

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5-Minute Friday Watercolor Warm-Up #1: The Loose Flower

It’s the beginning of the official 5 Minute Friday! 🎨 5-Minute Friday Watercolor Warm-Up #1: The Loose Flower Happy Friday, everyone! 🖌️ I am so excited to officially kick off our 5-Minute Friday Watercolor Warm-Up series for the year! Today, we’re starting with something soft, simple, and satisfying: the loose flower. Why only 5 minutes? It might seem short, but these "micro-practice" sessions are a game-changer for your art: Silence the Inner Critic: When the timer is ticking, you don't have time to overthink. You just paint. Build Muscle Memory: Frequent, short bursts of practice help you master water control and brush strokes faster than occasional long sessions. Lower the Barrier: It’s easy to say "I don't have time to paint," but everyone has five minutes. It keeps your momentum alive all year long. Today’s Prompt: Loose Flower Focus on letting the water do the work. Don't worry about botanical accuracy—focus on the flow, the bleed of colors, and the joy of the pigment hitting the paper. Grab your brushes, set your timer, and let’s dive in! Post your 5-minute blooms in the chat, I can’t wait to see your garden grow. 🌸 Kellie 🦋 #watercolor #paintingwarmup #artpractice #5minutewatercolor #patreonart Join my 7 day FREE Trial on Patreon for the full version and bonus: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/KellieChasse If you found this helpful, feel free to like, comment, or share your experience with us! _____________________________________________ ✨ A huge thank you to my Patreon an YouTube members. Your support truly makes this channel possible. Because of you, I’m able to share free watercolor tutorials and tips here on YouTube. I’m so grateful for each of you. Links & Resources: My favorite Brushes: Lebenzon 20% off use coupon code KELLIE now till the end of the month: 👉 https://lebenzon-paintbrushes.com 🛒 Shop My Favorite Products https://www.amazon.com/shop/kelliechasse FREE WATERCOLOR GUIDE: https://www.kelliechassefineart.com/products/digital_downloads/watercolor-guide _____________________________________________ 💌 Join or GIFT my creative community on [Patreon]: https://www.patreon.com/KellieChasse/gift 🖌️☕ Every little bit means so much: https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/KellieChasse 🎨 Learn more techniques in my online watercolor courses: https://www.kelliechassefineart.com/collections/courses 🖼️ Browse my artwork and shop originals on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KellieLynnArt Let's connect on Social! ▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelliechasse_fineart ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelliechassefineart ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelliechasse_fineart This channel accepts sponsorships, advertising, and other forms of compensation.