If you are new to realistic painting and not sure how to begin, this roadmap will provide a guide. Follow the stages below to embark on your journey!

Stage 1: Beginner's Course

Start at the very beginning, with these lessons for absolute beginners including materials, your brush, colors, fur, eyes, and noses.

Stage 2: Conquer Eyes and Noses

The eyes and noses create the character and personality! Hone your skills and confidence with these eye and nose tutorials.

Stage 3: Tutorials for Beginners

Members of our school have suggested these tutorials as enjoyable for beginners. 

If you are looking for something else, move to move to the next section, where you can view all tutorial and find one that speaks to you!

When you click the image, you will be taken to the first lesson in the tutorial.

Golden Bell

Collar

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Black, Brown, White

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Brown, White

Orange Cat

Half and Half Cat: A little longer, but a fun challenge!

Cat Profile

Terrier Dog

Lemur

Raccoon


Stage 4: Explore all Tutorials

Our Membership offers a buffet of tutorials of all kinds!

View the entire library of tutorials in our watercolor school, and choose one that speaks to you!

Click "My Dashboard" in the top menu. You will be taken to the "My Courses" page, where you can explore our tutorials. 

Click here to learn more

If you have a question, always feel free to reach out to me, Rebecca Rhodes, at [email protected]

Rebecca Rhodes

Your Instructor

Hi! I'm Rebecca Rhodes, watercolor artist and teacher in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. My goal is to empower, encourage, and equip - to help you learn to paint detailed, realistic subjects in watercolor so you can use these techniques to develop your own unique style! Before becoming a full-time artist, I enjoyed a 27-year career as a public school Music Educator. I love to teach and hope that you find these courses enjoyable and helpful. Always feel free to contact me if you have questions or suggestions at [email protected]