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✨Fresh watercolor ideas to try✨

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

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Hey Reader,

There's a good chance you already have a watercolor palette sitting around the house somewhere.

It's often one of the first art supplies kids get: they're easy to use, not too messy, and pretty versatile.

But if yours has been collecting dust, you might be ready for a bit of fresh watercolor inspiration to get kids creating again!

Check these out:

5 Easy Watercolor Techniques to Try

Of course we love using our classic watercolor paint pan, but liquid watercolors are so much fun! If you haven't used them before, you're in for a treat:

They cost more up front, but a little goes a loooong way, and you won't believe how vibrant those colors are! You can get them here. (This is an affiliate link that helps us at no extra cost to you!)

A bit more creative inspiration for a fun week:

→Try making your own air dry clay​

→12 projects inspired by famous artists​

→Fun painting ideas for preschoolers​

→Would your kids like to improve their drawings? Our Drawing Skills Master Class is a fantastic, no-pressure solution! (Use this link to save 25%)

Thanks for reading! Hope you have a fantastic week,

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