A modern approach to help you
build your watercolor practice,
in a fraction of the time.

Paint consistently, beat creative overwhelm,
and finish vibrant artwork in one sitting.

A modern approach to help you build your watercolor practice,
in a fraction of the time.

Paint consistently, beat creative overwhelm,
and finish vibrant artwork in one sitting.

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I couldn’t do anything when I started and he has me doing things I never thought I could. I even had a family member ask for one of the paintings to frame and hang up in her house.

I couldn’t do anything when I started and he has me doing things I never thought I could. I even had a family member ask for one of the paintings to frame and hang up in her house.


Donna Vasquez


Donna Vasquez

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When I feel overwhelmed by the prospect of sketching and painting my own design, I can take a break and paint a mini.

When I feel overwhelmed by the prospect of sketching and painting my own design, I can take a break and paint a mini.


Sarah Ferguson


Sarah Ferguson

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I've never painted or drawn anything in all 74 years of my life... A few of my attempts are being framed to be proudly shown in my home.


Jo-Ann Swift

Do You:

Get inspired to paint...

Realize you don't have
hours of uninterrupted time...

Stop for a month...

Lose your creative momentum...

Feel overwhelmed to start over.

Most watercolor instruction requires:

The Old Way The Modern Mini Approach
3-hour time blocks to paint at minimum ⟶ Finished in one sitting
Complex, intimidating layouts ⟶ Achievable projects you can apply to bigger painting
Long set up time ⟶ Traceable templates to skip the drawing
Lengthy videos that feel overhwelming to watch ⟶ Lessons are condensed to keep you moving forward
Sitting in the studio all day ⟶ Travel-friendly setup you can practice anywhwere

Our Mini Projects Are
Beautifully Designed Art

you can finish in one sitting and feel proud about

Section 3 — 10 Minute Watercolors
From playful
to peaceful,
vivid
to moody,
There's
something
for every
one,
to get their
creative groove back.
Fabulous Fries
Bold, graphic and fun.
10 minEasy
Lovely Lotus
Soft petals.
10 minEasy
Cozy Coffee
Reflection win.
10 minEasy
Round Robin
Geometric magic.
10 minEasy
Cherry Cake
Easy layers.
10 minEasy
Desert Dream
Dramatic mood.
10 minMed
Icy Indulgence
Colour joy.
10 minEasy
Colorful Cat
Unforgettable cat.
15 minMed
Fabled Forest
Quietly stunning.
10 minMed
Breezy Beach
Graduated washes.
10 minMed

modern watercolor projects
to build your daily habit

—without spending hours on a single piece.

$48

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  • One-time payment

  • Lifetime access

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Why This Works

Practical steps to help you stop overthinking, start painting, and actually finish artwork you’re proud of.

🎨Only 4 tubes of paint

No overwhelm. Mix everything from a simple palette.

🎨Only 4 tubes of paint

Just 4 colors to mix everything we need without the complicated set up.

❌✏️No drawing required

Templates included. Just focus on painting.

❌✏️No drawing required

Templates guide you, so you can get the drawing out of the way and start painting.

Bite-sized Projects

🧩Paint in small sections

No more “ruining the whole piece”.

🧩Paint in small sections

Projects are designed to be completed in sections so you never have to paint everything all at once.

👀 See everything clearly

Close-up view so you can follow every move.

👀 See everything clearly

You see exactly what’s happening. No guessing.

⚡ Beat Creative Overwhelm

⏱️ Low-Friction, Zero Creative Fatigue

🧰 Travel-Friendly Practice

🖼️ Deliberate, Proud Outcomes

Surprise Yourself by Painting Subjects You Never Thought You Could

You'll start a real piece,
not drills or exercises:

✔ Use a ready-made template (no drawing)
✔ Paint one small section at a time
✔ Watch it come together very quickly

What You'll Learn

Each project builds real confidence, without feeling overwhelming.

(No art fluff, mind-numbing lectures, or heavy theory)

Course Curriculum

01 Kickstart Your Journey with Confidence
Your First Mini-Project
Dive straight into the rhythm of painting with a simple, high-impact project that builds immediate momentum—remember, it’s all about progress, not perfection!
The blank page breakdown: Start with basic visual guides to overcome the pressure of a fresh sheet.
Paper behavior: See firsthand how water behaves on different surfaces before you worry about finer details.
Light, descriptive lines: Keep structural sketches easy and loose so your paint can take center stage.
Zero-stress placement: Position your elements simply and beautifully without second-guessing yourself.
02 Paint with an Even Flow and Wash
Chocolate Cherry Loaf
Learn the practical way to lay down smooth, fluid fields of color without rushing, while letting the white of the paper do the heavy lifting for you.
The even flow technique: Guide a smooth, uniform wash across the page without creating messy puddles or streaks.
Preserving pristine whites: Intentionally leave unpainted space to capture clean, natural highlights and brilliant shine.
Gradual color building: Add pigment step-by-step to keep your tones looking fresh and rich rather than flat.
The anchoring drop: Place deep tones right where they count to create instant, satisfying contrast.
03 Practical Color Mixing from Scratch
Creamsicle Trio
Ditch the complicated formulas. Learn real skill-building for clean color mixing using just the 4 essential tubes in your kit.
Crisp pigment edges: Control your brush moisture to paint exactly where you intend without overlapping color.
Simple dimension shifts: Use practical color values to make flat shapes look satisfyingly round and structural.
Mixing natural earthy tones: Blend clean, warm browns from your limited palette without accidentally making mud.
Finessing the details: Add those final, fine-detailed strokes that suddenly bring the whole project together.
04 Layered Transparency and Depth
Layered Mocha Latte
A straightforward approach to achieving realistic transparency and soft textures that completely removes the intimidation factor.
Isolating your focal point: Paint rich, descriptive spaces around your subject while keeping it crisp and untouched.
Smooth two-tone blends: Softly merge two distinct colors on the paper without hard transitions or backruns.
Layering for liquid depth: Master three specific paint-to-water strengths to create a believable, luminous depth.
Soft, dry-edge texture: Control your brush dryness to suggest airy, fluffy textures naturally.
05 Mastering Clean Edges and Masking
Pink Shaded Lotus
Add a powerful new tool to your creative toolbox. Master masking techniques to protect your paper and paint bold backdrops without fear.
Preventing color seepage: Learn the exact method to secure your borders so you don't get leaks under your masking lines.
Glowing layered washes: Keep colors highly saturated and full of deep dimension by managing dry times.
Grounding shadows: Apply a soft foundational shadow to anchor your subject so it rests naturally on the page.
Visual balance: Keep background layers supportive so your main subject jumps out and shines.
06 High-Impact Silhouette Shading
Watercolor Robin
Capture stunning natural forms using simple silhouettes and gorgeous color shading—no over-finessed, tiny details required.
Harmonious shadow mixing: Pull your shadows from a central pool of color to ensure a unified, professional feel.
Adding organic roundness: Lay a gentle, wet wash smoothly over dry paint to create soft, natural contours.
Taming high vibrancy: Transition overly bright pigments into realistic, earthy hues with simple adjustments.
Suggesting texture simply: Use a few directional brush strokes that hint at texture without the stress of drawing every line.
07 The Three-Part 3D Effect
Golden Crisp Fries
Discover how splitting any subject into thirds makes building weight and 3D depth incredibly simple and predictable.
Subtle value shifts: Use small pigment variations to clearly define different angles, surfaces, and textures.
The rule of thirds: Divide forms into clean dimensional zones so you can add structure without overthinking it.
Reflective light: Place a tiny, cool light wash in specific areas to suggest bright reflections instantly.
Building paint substance: Increase your paint-to-water thickness where it counts to add weight and a sense of realism.
08 Step Beyond the Norm: Your First Full Landscape
Desert Landscape
Surprise yourself by stepping outside your usual subject matter comfort zone and painting a complete, atmospheric environment.
The horizon gradient: Execute a warm sky wash that blends and fades naturally down to the horizon line.
Guiding the eye: Arrange layered, simple shapes that easily draw the viewer's eye through the scene.
Temperature contrast: Interplay cool tones against warm areas to make your focal points instantly pop.
Earning the 'Wow': Add small environmental accents that make a simple landscape feel incredibly expansive.
09 The Layered Waves Effect
Windswept Coastline
Capture fluid motion, rhythmic ripples, and wet sand by utilizing simple, repeating color patterns and proper water flow.
Seamless shoreline blends: Move smoothly from damp foreground washes into deep water without harsh, distracting edges.
Luminous transparency: Use overlapping, clean layers to suggest shallow, clear water near the coast.
Rhythmic movement: Apply rhythmic paint patterns to make water feel alive and moving.
Depth through paint strength: Use simple shifts in paint concentration to show the transition from shallow shores to deep sea.
10 Vibrant Shading and Fine Detail
Gemstone Cat
Paint a crystal, jewel-like effect one small, manageable section at a time so it never feels overwhelming—a fantastic skill-builder for precision.
Guiding the water pool: Use water boundaries to pull and push vibrant pigment exactly where you want it to settle.
The glowing intersection: Mix warm and cool values directly on the page for a luminous, crystalline look.
Saturated luminosity: Build deep saturation with light, clean layers without losing any paper brightness.
Earthy structure: Anchor your bright, playful colors with subtle touches of warm grounding values.
11 The Ultimate Skill-Builder Finale
Shadowy Forest
Bring your entire practical toolbox together in an addictive finale project—so satisfying you might just want to start the whole course over again!
Light-to-dark sequencing: Build distinct, structural layers to create a profound sense of atmosphere and deep mood.
High-impact shapes: Lay down strong silhouette values that make your final painting impossible to miss.
The foreground pull: Apply bold, rich washes in the front to unify all the mid-ground details together perfectly.
Original creation launchpad: Use your newly mastered, jargon-free techniques to confidently begin painting two of your own original projects.
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Course Curriculum

01 How to Sketch Without Stress
Foundation
A simple trick that gets your drawing done in under 2 minutes — no eraser needed.
Start with shapes: Break your subject into simple forms so sketching feels easy.
Get the size right: A quick check before painting saves a lot of frustration later.
Light, easy lines: Draw with confidence without worrying about mistakes.
Place it well: Simple tips to make your subject look great on the page.
02 Paint Fast, Paint Loose
Chocolate Cherry Loaf
Learn to lay down color quickly — and let the white paper do the hard work for you.
Quick washes: Cover your paper smoothly and evenly without rushing.
Keep the whites: Leave paper showing where you want light and shine.
Build up layers: Add color gradually so it looks rich, not flat.
Simple shadows: A touch of dark in the right spot makes everything pop.
03 Mix Any Color You Need
Creamsicle Trio
Get the colors you want from scratch — using just the 4 tubes from your kit.
Clean, crisp edges: Paint right up to a line without going over.
Make it look 3D: Simple shading that makes flat shapes look round.
Mix warm browns: Get natural, earthy tones from just three colors.
Finishing touches: Small details that bring your painting to life.
04 Paint Glass & Liquid
Layered Mocha Latte
A surprisingly simple approach to painting transparent things — even beginners love this one.
Keep your subject bright: Paint bold backgrounds without touching your subject.
Smooth two-tone backgrounds: Blend two colors together without streaks.
Layers that look like liquid: Three simple paint strengths for a realistic effect.
Soft foam texture: A dry-edge trick that makes fluffy things look airy.
05 Bold Backgrounds Without Fear
Pink Shaded Lotus
Paint around your subject with confidence — and make it really stand out.
Stay inside the lines: Keep your background from bleeding where it shouldn't.
Shapes that glow: Layer color so it looks rich and full of depth.
Ground your painting: Soft shadows that anchor everything together.
Balance your colors: Keep the background calm so your subject shines.
06 Paint Nature with Just a Few Shapes
Watercolor Robin
Capture the feel of a bird or plant using simple shapes and colors — no detail required.
Consistent colors: Mix your shadows from one spot for a polished look.
Add roundness: A gentle wash over dry paint creates soft, natural curves.
Natural tones: Turn bright colors into realistic, earthy hues easily.
Suggest texture: A few simple strokes that hint at feathers without drawing them.
07 Make Everyday Things Look 3D
Golden Crisp Fries
Small color shifts and simple layering make even a plate of fries look real.
Shift your colors slightly: Small changes show different textures and surfaces.
Divide into thirds: A simple way to build a 3D form without overthinking it.
Add a shine: A tiny touch of grey suggests reflection and light.
Make it feel heavy: Thicker paint where it counts adds weight and texture.
08 Paint Your First Full Scene
Desert Landscape
Go beyond single objects and paint a whole landscape — sky, ground and all.
Glowing sky: A warm gradient that fades naturally toward the horizon.
Lead the eye: Simple layered shapes that guide the viewer through the scene.
Warm vs cool: Use cool tones to make the warm areas pop even more.
Bring it to life: Small details that make a big landscape feel real.
09 Paint Water That Looks Wet
Windswept Coastline
Moving water, ripples and wet sand — using simple, rhythmic color patterns.
Smooth transitions: Blend from wet sand to open water without hard lines.
Clear, shallow water: Layered washes that suggest transparency.
Wave movement: Repeated color patterns that make water feel alive.
Deep vs shallow: Show the difference with paint strength alone.
10 Create a Jewel-Like Glow
Gemstone Cat
A vibrant, crystal effect — painted one small section at a time so it never feels overwhelming.
Guide the paint: Use water to move pigment into exactly the right spots.
Warm meets cool: Mix both tones for that glowing, crystal look.
Build the shine: Light washes layered up for saturation without losing brightness.
Ground it: A few earthy tones that add warmth and structure.
11 Paint a Moody Forest Scene
Shadowy Forest
A beautiful, atmospheric finish that brings everything you've learned together.
Light to dark: Build up layers for a real sense of depth and mood.
Bold silhouettes: Strong shapes that make your subject impossible to miss.
Anchor the scene: Dark foreground washes that pull the whole painting together.
Guide with branches: Natural details that lead the eye right where you want it.

What You'll Be Doing

Each project builds real confidence, without feeling overwhelming.

(No art fluff, mind-numbing lectures, or heavy theory)

The Transformation

You'll go from:

Buying expensive sets only to end up with "mud"
Learning the 4-Color Gradient: pull 50 distinct, glowing colors from just 4 tubes
Struggling with water control and messy application
The Flow State: Watch up-close as pigment moves in real-time for total control
Messy, undefined edges and cluttered backgrounds
Razor-sharp edges on your subjects with dreamy, fluid backgrounds
Frustrating "flat" art that lacks life and depth
The 3D Pop: Master dark placement so your art jumps off the page
Accidentally painting over your lights and losing the glow
Protecting the "white of the paper" for a high-end, professional glow
The Transformation

You'll go from:

Buying expensive sets only to end up with "mud"
Learning the 4-Color Gradient: pull 50 distinct, glowing colors from just 4 tubes
Struggling with water control and messy application
The Flow State: Watching up-close as pigment moves in real-time for total control
Messy, undefined edges and cluttered backgrounds
Razor-sharp edges on your subjects with dreamy, fluid backgrounds
Frustrating "flat" art that lacks life and depth
The 3D Pop: Mastering dark placement so your art jumps off the page
Accidentally painting over your lights and losing the glow
Protecting the "white of the paper" for a high-end, professional glow

Start, stop, come back whenEVER you want

No deadlines. No rushing.

You can paint entirely at your own convenience

$48

($120) Save 60%

  • One-time payment

  • Lifetime access

  • Money-back guarantee

Here's What's Possible

Enjoy your creative results in 3 ways:

1. Keep It.

Three art prints are spread on a white surface, featuring a pink flower, a beach scene, and an abstract design. String lights add a warm glow.

Flip through your sketchbook weeks later and actually like what you see. Finished pieces, not half-started attempts.

2. Hang It.

Three art prints are spread on a white surface, featuring a pink flower, a beach scene, and an abstract design. String lights add a warm glow.

A quiet corner of your space,
soft lights, your paintings clipped up, something that makes your space feel yours.

3. Share It.

Three art prints are spread on a white surface, featuring a pink flower, a beach scene, and an abstract design. String lights add a warm glow.

Wrapping one up, handing it to someone and saying, “I made this” and seeing their reaction when they realize that.

Your Instructor

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We all have those days where we are not feeling inspired. Over the years, I found that the fastest way back to art was to look for the fun in whatever I'm doing.

We all have those days where we don't feel inspired. Over the years, I realized something simple: Most people don’t struggle because they lack talent. They struggle because they don’t know where to begin.

Illustration of six rabbits in a line, increasing in size from left to right. They have shades of brown and gray, sitting upright with a curious expression.

I'm a professional watercolor artist whose creative roots come from animation and character design. That background taught me one thing above all: Paint something simple, clear, and actually enjoyable, so you keep going.

I'm a professional watercolor artist whose creative roots come from animation and character design. That training taught me how to break things down into clear, simple steps, so anyone can follow along without feeling overwhelmed. That’s exactly how this course is built.

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Your invitation to Play.

This course is my open invitation to anyone who's always wanted to make something beautiful but didn't know where to start.

No confusing terminology. No long lectures. No guesswork.
Just clear, practical guidance so you can start, paint, and actually finish something you’re proud of. This course is my open invitation to play, with a structure that makes it easy to succeed!

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Your Instructor

Broderick Wong is an award-winning watercolor artist and educator based in Canada. After leaving a career in corporate training, he spent years exploring different art forms before discovering watercolor.

Through self-study, workshops, and years of practice, he developed different styles of painting and the fastest approach to learn watercolor painting, so painters can create with more certainty, consistency and fun.

Through self-study, workshops, and years of practice, he developed different styles of painting and a structured approach for students to learn that helps painters avoid common frustrations like muddy colors, overworking, and unpredictable results.

His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Fabriano in Acquarello International Exhibition, where he represented Canada and was later featured in the Fabriano Watercolor Museum.

Through his live workshops and 5 online courses, he teaches the fastest approach to learn watercolor painting, so painters can create with more ease, consistency and fun, the way watercolor is meant to be used.

This Is How You'll Be Guided To Control Watercolor

One clear system to progress, not perfection

Module 1: Getting Started
2 Lessons | 6:13 Min
Start painting right away and see how much your painting changes as you go through the course.
Your First Project: Paint a simple reference, so any changes that happen later, you'll see why.
The Drawing Secret: How to get your drawing onto the paper in under 2 minutes.
The Right Materials: Decent supplies (not expensive, not cheap) you need to make the paint move correctly.
Module 2: Mixing Water and Pigment
3 Lessons | 12:39 Min
You've seen how artists mix their water and color so easily, but they don't take the time to explain. In this module, you will finally know how it's done, so you can match your colors and keep them vibrant.
Learn the 3 Strengths Method to get the right color every time.
1 Thing You Need To Learn First.
Mixing 1 Color: When you can do this, you can mix any color combination later.
Why this is more important than color: Light, Medium and Dark.
Module 3: Paint Smooth and Streak-Free
9 Lessons | 36:23 Min Lessons condensed for overview
Watercolor painting is all about washes. In this module, you will learn that it is possible for you to create pristine washes. It's the 1 step that other tutorials miss. You will be surprised it only takes 10 minutes to learn. Not years of "just keep practicing".
Introduction
How It Works: Learn 1 way to control all the water in your puddle, brush, and paper at the same time.
Watch It Done: See the whole painting happen from start to finish. Part 1
Getting Ready: How to set up so your paint doesn't dry too fast.
Exercise: Method + Technique: Let the water do the hard work for you using a light, medium and dark wash.
Review: Method and Technique
Module 4: Paint with Control
10 Lessons | 1:37 Hr Lessons condensed for overview
This is how others make painting look effortless. It's not about perfection. It's applying the right steps, in the right order so there's nothing to fix. Learn how to do this with the first project, one shape at a time.
The Two-Color Mix: Mix two colors to start simple and keep color mixing manageable.
The Clean Even Wash: How to get a pristine, glowing layer without any fixing.
Safe Layering: Adding new paint without ruining what you already did.
Spot Control: How to keep the paint inside the lines on small parts.
Day 4 Review: Why painting one shape at a time keeps your work clean.
Module 5: Paint with Certainty
10 Lessons | 48:51 Min Lessons condensed for overview
Now we can focus on re-creating your successes. There is nothing more life-affirming than doing something and having it turn out the way you wanted. We will paint new shapes with 1 more color, to help you manage your water and pigment.
The Three-Color Mix: How to mix three colors together to create different colors.
The Precision Practice: How to keep your edges sharp and clean.
Big Shape Control: How to paint large areas without leaving ugly streak marks.
The Layering Logic: Strategic layering to prevent bleeding between shapes.
Small Shape Control: How to paint small areas.
Day 5 Review: Identifying why your results stayed clean and professional.
Module 6: Paint with Consistency
8 Lessons | 1:14 Hr Lessons condensed for overview
This module fine-tunes your steps with new shapes. Control your watercolor through interesting shape scenarios. It is possible to make meaningful progress and have fun doing it, in place of drills, swatch painting, or long lectures.
Mixing 4 Colors: How to mix four colors together to create different colors.
The Main Focus: Setting up the most important part of your painting.
The Timing Method: Knowing exactly when to paint and when to stop.
No-Mud Secret: Ensure you keep colors vibrant, not muddy.
Irregular Shapes: How to paint irregular shapes that help you manage water on your paper.
Day 6 Review: Making sure you can handle many colors without making the paper messy.
Module 7: Paint with Progress, Not Perfection
6 Lessons | 36:57 Min Lessons condensed for overview
You know that feeling when the lesson is over and starting a new project feels like going back to sqaure 1? This module will help you crystallize the steps to ensure you lock in the learning needed to paint on your own.
The Final Project: Using the system on one painting you will do independently.
The Master Plan: A simple step-by-step look at how we finish the work.
Smart Patterning: Adding the final details over dry paint for a big "pop."
Your Path Forward: How to keep being a confident artist after the course.

FAQs

All the small details, answered.

Is this a one-time payment?

Yes! the Mini Paintings course is not a subscription or membership, which usually involves recurring fees and the pressure to finish quickly. Enjoy lifetime access with just a single enrollment for skills that will stay with you forever.

Can I start and stop at my own convenience?

Absolutely! You can do this on your own schedule, pause when life gets busy, and pick up your brush whenever you want. It's an incredibly relaxing way to build your confidence with the medium. No deadlines, and no pressure.

What level is this for?

I created this course with the beginner in mind. I use practical words (no art fluff) in my instructions, so it's easy to understand and follow!

How long is the course?

This course includes a series of short, actionable lessons, approximately 10 minutes each. You will have access to all projects at once and you can take it at your own pace.

When do I start?

Pretty much instantly. As soon as you join, an email will fly into your inbox with your login link to access the course on this platform.

What if I realize this course isn't for me?

We want you to feel excited about painting. There's a 14-day money-back guarantee. Take two weeks to explore the lessons and try it for yourself. If it’s not the right fit, send me an email and I'll send you a full refund!

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The Mini Paintings

watercolor course

Start small. Finish proud.

Open to all levels

$48

($120) Save 60%

  • Low-Friction Practice

  • Skip the Drawing Templates

  • Bite-Sized Sessions

  • Travel-friendly set up

  • One-time payment

  • Lifetime access

  • Money-back guarantee