In this article I introduce the art prompts created for the annual World Watercolor Month, July 2025, painting challenge. During the live video session below I discuss strategies for following along, sharing your work with others in the watercolor community and coming up with imagery, often morphing multiple reference photos together, to stay on track for this month-long event.
World Watercolor Month (July 2025) LOCK prompt artwork by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Some of the things you will learn include:
where to find the Prompts list for World Watercolor Month
where to find imagery ideas to use for the prompts and copyright considerations vs AI images
show how I take multiple reference images to sketch an idea
what papers and other surfaces work well for watercolor
discuss the difference between pan and tube watercolors
considerations for color mixing watercolors, including how to make black from other colors
paint layering techniques for fun effects
and more…
World Watercolor Month (July 2025) ESPRESSO prompt artwork by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Prompt Strategies for World Watercolor Month Workshop Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The paints, mediums and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
00:00 - Intro To World Watercolor Month
07:21 - My Prompt Artworks So Far; Days 1-6 Including Art Tips
31:32 - Images Pulled for July Day 6 - HAT and Day 7 - MELT
45:45 - Supplies Used
1:01:09 - Pinata Wearing a Sombrero Painting Project
Here is the website for South of the Border and their mascot Pedro that inspired me to create the Pinata Wearing a Sombrero project for this show🥳:
Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
Sombrero on a Pinata painting done for the prompt HAT during the live workshop session by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
World Watercolor Month References
Here is the World Watercolor Month website mentioned during the show:
https://worldwatercolormonth.com/prompts/ https://worldwatercolormonth.com/artist-ambassadors/
Plus, here is the YouTube Channel, website and download from Diane Antone (found on her website) that lays out the July 2025 World Watercolor Month prompts, Daniel Smith color prompts and Diane's suggestions and tips for each day, along with handy check boxes for each day to help you stay on track:
https://www.youtube.com/@UCO2ddab0DHeQIt07F_1X28g https://dianeantone.com/
https://dianeantone.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/challenges/2507-worldwatercolormonth/world-watercolor-month-with-diane-antone-studio-prompt-sheet-2025.pdf
Royalty Free Image Websites
The websites I mentioned during the show from which I find royalty free imagery ideas are:
Create AI Images
Here is the website where I created my AI (copyright free) melting ice cream images using the Magic Media app on Canva:
Supplies List Prompt Strategies for World Watercolor Month Paintings
Here are links to the supplies list for the watercolor paints, mediums and accessories shown during the video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
QoR Watercolors High Chroma Set of 6 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/3ZJZqLJ
QoR Watercolors Introductory Set of 12 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/43Drumk
QoR Watercolors Tin Set of 24 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/3TTG8zS
QoR Watercolors Quin Magenta 11ml Tube - https://amzn.to/40EVmMS
QoR Watercolors Cobalt Teal 11ml Tube - https://amzn.to/4nBdu4i
Holbein Watercolors Introductory Set of 12 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/4kvlmSO
Daniel Smith Watercolors Essentials Set of 6 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/45WEC7y
Daniel Smith Watercolors Cascade Green 5ml Tube - https://amzn.to/45J8rs6
Daniel Smith Watercolors Lunar Black 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/4nr5l2e
Schminke Horadam Cologne Bridge Green 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/404Hgo0
Shin Han Pass Design Hybrid Gouache Watercolor Set of 48 Tubes 20ml Each - https://amzn.to/4kwos8t
Kristy Rice Watercolor Travel Tin with 12 Colors - https://amzn.to/4nOYdgu
Kristy Rice Watercolor Travel Tin with 12 Empty Half Pans - https://amzn.to/43Ktd9v
Empty Watercolor Half Pans Set of 48 Plus Magnets - https://amzn.to/4dQ1BTA
Pebeo Drawing Gum Masking Fluid 45ml Bottle - https://amzn.to/44R9Iw8
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens Set of 10 - https://amzn.to/3Igufld
Staedtler Mars Lumograph Drawing Pencils Set of 12 in Tin - https://amzn.to/3GyPNc3
Staedtler Mars White Eraser Set of 3 Mini - https://amzn.to/40sXTKn
Faber Castell Pitt Pencils Dark Graphite Set of 8 in Tin Plus Blending Stump, White Eraser and Sharpener - https://amzn.to/45TtyYR
Jerry's Artarama Jumbo Jet Black Pencil - https://amzn.to/4ktFh3X
US Art Supply Watercolor Paper Spiral Bound Book 5.5x8.5in 140lb 30 Sheets Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/4lhlXYD
Canson XL Watercolor White Cold Press (Lightly Textured) Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4kBBhPU
Legion Papers Including Aqua Watercolor and Yupo - https://amzn.to/3HtcNcD
Yasutomo Mineral Paper 9x12in 20 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3HqX9ib
Kristy Rice Brush Set of 6 with Carry Pouch - https://amzn.to/3H391GP
Princeton Velvetouch Brushes Set of 5 - https://amzn.to/4jKsydo
Princeton Velvetouch 3/8" Willow's Blender Brush - https://amzn.to/4lighhj
Crow Canyon Mini Enamel Trays White with Blue Rim 4.75x4.75 in Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/4kpzqNq
Jackson's 10-Well White Ceramic Slant Palette - https://amzn.to/4j9Qnu0
Corelle Rectangle Rounded Edges White Tray 10.5in - https://amzn.to/44AnbXQ
5 Layers Stacking White Ceramic Watercolor Mixing Trays - https://amzn.to/43SxmIX
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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World Watercolor Month (July 2025) HAT prompt artwork by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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World Watercolor Month (July 2025) TIRED prompt artwork by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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