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Renee Walden

๐Ÿƒ A change of seasons โ€” plus a free lesson this Easter weekend

Published 7 months agoย โ€ขย 1 min read

Hi Reader,

The seasons are turning โ€” spring is arriving for many, and for others the light is shifting into that beautiful golden autumn softness. Whichever way it's going for you, it's a good moment to slow down, notice the colours and paint.

I'm heading from spring into autumn myself shortly โ€” off to South Africa to visit places I know and love, with plenty of family time and my sketchbook the first thing packed into my bag.

Before I go, I wrote something I've been meaning to write for a long time. I often get asked how to move forward in watercolour โ€” not just to watch tutorials, but really improve.

This blog post covers...

  • how to use structured lesson pathways
  • why failures are not a reason to stop
  • why repetition matters more than most people realise
  • and two slightly unexpected habits that tend to accelerate everything.

SEASON INSPIRATION

For those of you stepping into spring, and those easing into autumn โ€” a little painting inspiration for both.

SPRING SNOWDROPS

As a little gift for the long weekend, I'm making this lesson completely free until Easter Monday. Just click and paint.

I hope this gives you a reason to sit down with your brushes over the holiday.

Wishing you a lovely Easter, and some good painting time whatever the season.

Renee x

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Renee Walden

Artist. Tutor. Sketchbook traveller

Helping others capture their memories in colour is one of the greatest joys of my artistic journey. On watercolour art retreats and in workshops I've watched people grow braver, laugh louder, make friends, and fill pages with art they never thought possible. I'm right there alongside them โ€” and it's magic.

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