Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I will be introducing the book Modern Watercolor Botanicals by Sarah Simon (aka The Mint Gardener) and painting both a warm-up exercise and floral project from the book. Grab your watercolors and follow along!

When: Sunday June 28th 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolor Paints

• Gouache White

• Watercolor Paper

• Watercolor Brushes

• Permanent Black Pen or Marker

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I'll be opening a NEW Michael Harding watercolor set, Ocean Shore, and putting the colors through swatching and color mixing, then will paint a quick beach scene.

When: Sunday June 21st 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Beach Reference Photos

Here are some beach photos I took for you to use as references for this art workshop:

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Beach or Ocean Reference Photo

• Watercolor Paints

• Watercolor Paper

• Watercolor Brushes

• Mixing Palette or Dish for Watercolors

• 2 Water Containers

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! Subject to be announced.

When: Sunday June 14th 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Supplies to be Determined

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I will be sharing my favorite permanent inks to use with dip pens for illustrating sea shells, then accent the drawings with watercolors.

When: Sunday June 7th 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Shells Reference Images

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Shell Reference Images or Real Shells

• Dip Pens or Glass Pen

• Permanent Ink - India Ink, Bombay Inks, R&K Sketch Ink

• Watercolor Paper

• Watercolor Paints

• Watercolor Brush

• Small Round Mixing Palette or Dish for Watercolors

• 2 Water Containers

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

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You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! It’s a real brain twister creating a repeat pattern for use in fabrics, product design and more. In this class I will show you how to create a repeat pattern with an Ink Pen and watercolors on 4 pieces of square watercolor paper.

When: Sunday May 31st 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Shell Reference Images

Here are reference images I took of some of my sea shells for you to use if you choose to follow along creating a shell repeating pattern.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Square Watercolor Paper - 4 pieces

• Permanent Ink Pen - I like the Pentel Pocket Brush Pen or Sakura Micron Pens

• Watercolor Paints

• Round Watercolor Brush

• Mixing Palate or Dish

• Container of Water

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! My daughter sent me the most gorgeous photos of Peony flowers when she visited a flower farm this week. They so inspired me, that this week’s free art class is about painting a Peony flower on vintage paper, then creating a fun collage with the painted image.

When: Sunday May 24th 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Peony Reference Photos

Below are Peony flower reference photos for you to use for Sunday’s painting workshop. Note that these photos are copyright 2026 Devon Elmes and are being used with permission. The images are for your personal use.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Acrylic Gouache or Fluid Acrylics + White

• Old Book or Music Paper

• Watercolor Brushes and one Flat Acrylic Paints Brush

• Acrylic Matte Gel Medium or Fluid Matte Medium

• Watercolor or Mixed Media Paper

• Black Permanent Ink Brush Pen - I use the Pentel Pocket Brush Pen, but any Permanent Ink Pen will do

• Paint Palette Paper or Plastic Dish

• 2 Water Containers

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I have a beautiful new book about painting Lotus with Sumi Ink, Chinese Paints and Asian Brushes, so in this art workshop we will be exploring some of my favorite surfaces and techniques for studies of Lotus before heading into making a full on painting.

When: Sunday May 17th 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Chinese Watercolors or Regular Watercolors

• Black Sumi-e Ink or India Ink or Black Watercolor

• Rice Paper or Watercolor Paper

• Black Permanent Ink Brush Pen - I use the Pentel Pocket Brush Pen, but any Permanent Ink Pen will do

• Asian Brushes or Watercolor Brushes

• Paint Palette or Dishes

• 2 Water Containers

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

• Images of Lotus Flowers and Leaves - from your favorite royalty free website

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I have had tons of grasshoppers on my growing pineapple plants. They are not hurting the pineapples; it looks as though they are using the spikey plant leaves for protection. They are this week’s inspiration to paint in a loose technique with Asian Watercolors on rice paper and watercolor paper. I hope you’ll join me for this fun painting session!

When: Sunday May 10th 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Chinese Watercolors or Regular Watercolors

• Black Sumi-e Ink or India Ink

• Rice Paper or Watercolor Paper

• Asian Brushes or Watercolor Brushes

• Paint Palette or Dishes

• 2 Water Containers

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Reference Photos

Here are some reference photos I took in my yard of my growing pineapple plants and grasshoppers.

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Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! During this fun session we will explore line scribbles using various pencils, pens and pastels, then enhance with collage, building on the techniques learned during last Sunday’s collage art class.

When: Sunday May 3rd 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Various Writing and Drawing Media - Dark Pencils, Acrylic Markers, Artist Crayons, Pastels (pencils or blocks), etc.

• Acrylic Paint - your favorite colors

• Acrylic Gel Medium Matte or Gloss - or any glue you have on hand

• Acrylic Paint Brushes - at least one flat top

• Papers for Collage

• Scissors

• Container with Water

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! In this online class I will be reviewing the book, “Collage du Jour”, by Lucie Duclos and will be making collage artworks inspired by the book during the show. So, have your yummy colorful collage papers and scissors at hand for this fun and relaxing art exercise.

When: Sunday April 26th, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Colored Collage Papers and Old Book or Music Pages

• Acrylic Paint Markers - I like the Artistro Dual End brush & dot tip combo and the Grabie Black and White 0.7mm fine tip

• Permanent Fineliners - Sakura Micron Pens or Winsor & Newton Fineliners are my favorites, but there are other brands available, too

• Optional - India Ink and Dip Pen

• Acrylic Matte Gel Medium or Other Glue

• Old Newspaper Inserts or Newsprint Paper - Palette Knives

• 1/2 to 1 Inch Wide Flat Acrylic Brushes

• Water Container and Water Spray Bottle

• Heat Tool

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Here are some reference photos of Fish from Pixabay.com that I will be using for general fish shapes during tonight’s workshop:

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I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I’ll be sharing about some good watercolor paint color combinations for achieving luscious darks and how to add them to create drama in a scene. We will be focusing on scenery with bricks.

When: Sunday April 19th, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Pencil for Sketching

• Watercolor Paints - have on hand Dark Blue (Indigo, Ultramarine Blue or Prussian Blue), Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna or Quinacridone Sienna, and Burnt Umber for shadows as well as other colors for supporting scenery

• Watercolor Paper

• Watercolor Brushes

• Heat Tool

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Also, if you want to follow along, I suggest you grab an image with bricks from your favorite royalty free website. My favorites are:
https://pixabay.com/
https://unsplash.com/

Reference Photos

Here are some reference photos I took in 2007 in France which you can print for your personal use. Copyright 2007 Tristina Dietz Elmes.

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I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! Can’t wait to share how fun it is to pull Mono Print backgrounds and artworks from a squishy Gel Press reusable gelatin plate. This painting technique can be used to make super simple backgrounds or end up with incredible multi-layered finished artworks.

When: Sunday April 12th 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Gel Press Printing Plate - Any size or shape

• Brayer Roller

• Acrylic Paints

• India Ink or Sumi-e Ink

• Newsprint Paper, Deli Paper, Printer Paper or Mixed Media Paper

• Q-Tips or Cotton Swabs

• Small Silicon Tip Tools - Optional

• Stencils or Large Format Stamps - Optional

• Fresh Leaves or Other Masking Material

• Paper Towels

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Also note that Gel Press provided me with an 8x10in and 5x7in printing plate that I will be using during the show. All other shapes and sizes that I will share during the show were purchased by me over the years.

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You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I have a lovely new-to-me book about identifying and drawing North American Birds. We’re going to dive into the book and have some no-pressure fun making bird sketches that will be enhanced with watercolors, art crayons and oil pastels. To help the class move along, I’ll be timing the sketches! 😂🐦

When: Sunday April 5th, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Graphite Pencil and/or Color Pencil Set

• Permanent Black Marker - Micron Pens

• Sketchbook, Mixed Media or Watercolor Paper

• Watercolor Paints and/or Artist Crayons (NeoColor or Woodies) and/or Oil Pastels and/or Soft Pastels

• Paint Brushes

• Water Container

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Here are 2 Seagull reference photos I took that we will be using for the workshop to print if you want to follow along:

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I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I’ll be sharing some different thin, but strong, rice papers onto which we will be using Asian brushes to create a Teapot and Cup painting.

When: Sunday March 29th 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Asian Calligraphy Ink (Sumi Ink)

• Ink Dish or Dishes

• Chinese Watercolors - or regular if you prefer

• Xuan (Rice) Paper - or watercolor paper if you don’t have Xuan paper.

• Felt Table Cover - if painting with Xuan paper

• Reference Image - find an image of an Asian teapot and cup below or on your favorite royalty free site

• Watercolor Palette or Ceramic Tray

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Reference Photos for the Art Class

Here are photographs I took of my Asian teapot and cup to use as inspiration for the Live class. Photos copyright (c) 2026 Tristina Dietz Elmes for personal use only.

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I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I will be introducing the versatile painting surface; Yupo. Then, I’ll demonstrate some fun Alcohol Ink painting effects vs what Watercolors do on this unique substrait.

When: Sunday March 22nd, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolor Paints - I'll be using QoR watercolors

• Alcohol Inks

• Rubbing Alcohol or Ranger Alcohol Inks Diluent

• India Ink or Bombay Ink

• Watercolor Brushes - I'll be using various sizes of rounds plus small detail

• Yupo Paper

• Palette - for mixing paints

• 2 Water Containers

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I’m obsessed with the neon colors of the Holbein Luminous watercolors set and will be sharing how I paint wildflowers with these gorgeous watercolors.

When: Sunday March 15th 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolor Paints - any you have on hand; I will be using the Holbein Luminous watercolors together with my Van Gogh Pocket Box

• Watercolor Brushes - any round brushes; I will be introducing the Blooms Velvetouch brush by Princeton

• Watercolor Paper

• 2 Water Containers

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! During this class I will be sharing some of the surfaces and painting techniques I like to use to make custom collage papers, then we will apply these papers to a series of Artist Trade Cards.

When: Sunday March 8th 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Thin Paper - Newsprint, Rice Paper or Wet-Strength Tissue Paper

• Acrylic Paints

• Acrylic Gel or Fluid Medium - I usually use the Matte version

• Acrylic Paint Brushes

• Paper Palette

• Acrylic Paint Markers

• Diamond Head Palette Knife

• Watercolor Paper 140lb

• Ruler and Pencil

• Scissors

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I will be sharing how I prepare various surfaces like canvas and wood panels to receive watercolors and gouache, as well as showing panels you can purchase that are already prepared to receive water media.

Then, we will paint an onion from my pantry that I found growing in either watercolor or gouache.

When: Sunday March 1st 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Reference Photos

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolor or Gouache Paints

• Gesso (White) Primed Canvas or Wood Panel*

• Daniel Smith Transparent or White Watercolor Ground - White also available from Golden*

• Synthetic Soft Bristle 3/4 or 1 inch Brush for the Watercolor Ground*

• Or, Purchase a Ready for Watercolor Panel Surface - Brands are DaVinci Aqua Painting Panel, Fredrix Watercolor Canvas Board or Ampersand AquaBord

• Watercolor Brushes

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

* If you want to try this technique on a watercolor prepared canvas or wood panel, you will need to coat the surface with 2 layers of Daniel Smith or Golden Watercolor Ground and leave overnight before the workshop.

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! We will be discussing painting water birds in a loose style and then create a cute Green Heron in watercolor paints for this session.

When: Sunday February 22nd, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolor Paints - Will be helpful to have an Indigo or Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Warm Yellow, Orange, Quin Rose

• Watercolor Paper - At least 140lb is best as we will be using lots of water.

• Watercolor Brushes - I will be using several size quill brushes as they hold a lot of water and small detail brushes.

• Pencil and Tracing Paper (like Saral)

• Reference Images Below

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Reference Images

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I am ready for Spring to start!!! To get a jump on the season change, I grabbed some of my new and old acrylic paint markers for a fun Rock Art project that can be done by artists from age 6+.

During the class I will share with you my favorite Rock Art book with gorgeous imagery we will try out during the show.

When: Sunday February 15th, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Acrylic Markers - for example Posca, Artistro (I like the duo tip brush/dot), Pebeo, etc.

• Optional: Acrylic Paint and Paint Brush

• Smooth Stones - be sure the stones are washed clean. Also, it’s ok to spray gesso or add a layer of paint on the top of the stones to start.

• Paper Towels

• Old Newspaper or Newsprint

• Krylon Spray Clear Acrylic

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I’ll be painting persimmons with Asian Watercolors on both Rice Paper and Watercolor Paper. As a bonus, I’ll be sharing how I mount a rice paper painting on a sturdier paper for framing.

When: Sunday February 8th, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Black Sumi Ink in a Small Bowl or Black Watercolor

• Asian (Chinese or Japanese) Watercolors or Regular Watercolors if you don’t have Asian style

• Watercolor Paper

• Xuan Rice Paper - I like Yasutomo Sketch Paper, but thinner practice paper will work, too

• Piece of Felt for Under Rice Paper

• Palette or Plate for Color Mixing

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• 2 Containers with Water

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! We’ll be marking off an area on a piece of Watercolor paper and painting flowers around the outside to frame a saying that will be written in after the tape is removed.

When: Sunday Feb 1st, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolor Paints

• Watercolor Paper

• Pencil, Eraser and Ruler

• Dip Pen and Ink or Brush Pen

• Watercolor Paint Brushes

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! During this class I will introduce my friend Karen Elaine’s recent book, “Wild Watercolor”, and adapt some of the lessons together into a single watercolor painting.

When: Sunday January 25th, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolor Paints

• Watercolor Paper

• Watercolor Brushes - medium round and small detail

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! We’ll be painting still life flowers in Watercolor paints and exploring the importance of taking reference photos at different angles to enhance the painting process. Find reference photos below.

When: Sunday January 18th, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Reference Photos

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolor Paints

• Mixing Palette

• Watercolor Paper (Watercolor Block Preferred)

• Watercolor Brushes

• Prints of Nasturtium Photos

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! We’re going to create a set of Artist Trading Cards (ATC’s) from start to finish as little abstract doodled drawings. It’s such a fun and simple project, kids from 12 to 99 can easily join in!

This is in preparation for the Calling All Artists ATC Raid Train taking place all day Wednesday, Jan 14th, on WhatNot. I’ll be starting off the train at 11 am Eastern time and will be in the chat for all the fabulous artists throughout the day.

I hope you’ll join me for this relaxing art class!

When: Sunday January 11th, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Sheet of 9x12 thick (90lb or higher) Drawing, Bristol or Hot Press Watercolor Paper

• Ruler and Pencil or Pen

• One Colored Pencil, Marker or Pen, Charcoal or Charcoal Pencil, Crayon or Neocolor I or II, Dry Soft Pastel, Paint Pen

• Optional: Matte Gel Medium, Collage Elements, Palette Knife or Flat Brush

• Scissors

• Paper Towels

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! In this class I will show you some fun techniques and supplies to paint a colorful cow with watercolors on a budget.

When: Sunday Jan 4th, 2026

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolor Paint Set - I chose Koi 24 Colors

• Watercolor Paper

• Watercolor Brushes - A small round and medium flat

• Watercolor Pencils (optional)

• Water Containers x 2

• Pencil and Eraser

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! Let’s paint Holiday Cards together with watercolors and ink pens.

When: Sunday Dec 14th, 2025

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolor Paints

• Watercolor Brushes

• 9x12in Watercolor Paper or Watercolor Journal

• 4x6in Watercolor Paper

• Blank 5x7in Greeting Cards

• Double Sided Tape

• Scissors

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I’ll be sharing how to use geometric shapes as the base to create nature images, then inking techniques and finishing with watercolors for satisfying paintings.

In this art class, I will be featuring projects from the book “Watercolor in Nature” by Rosalie Haizlett.

When: Sunday December 7th, 2025

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolors

• Watercolor Paper

• Pencil & Eraser

• Permanent Ink Pens of Various Nib Sizes

• Watercolor Brushes - Round No 4 or 6, and others

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art Sale! I love creating my Artist Trade Cards (size of Pokémon cards) in series and will be sharing my tips and tricks for doing so in this fun workshop.

When: Sunday November 30th, 2025

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand:

• Watercolor Paper - 8x10in, 9x12in or 8x8in or Old Artwork You are OK Cutting Up

• Acrylic Paints - Fluid or Inks

• Old Credit Card/Hotel Key Card or Palette Knife

• Heat Tool to Speed Drying

• Collage Papers and Ephemera

• Random Newspaper or Throw-away Mailbox Ads

• Acrylic Gel Medium

• Paint Markers and Permanent Pens

• Ruler

• Pencil

• Scissors

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨

Join me for my next LIVE Painting Workshop and Art sale! I recently purchased the Funto Travel Watercolor set and wanted to share some fun Urban Sketching ideas using this set. Join the class for a relaxing sketch and painting experience.

When: Sunday November 23rd, 2025

Time: 5:30pm Eastern / 2:30pm Pacific

Where: Simulcast on YouTube & Whatnot

This workshop is being simulcast on my YouTube channel (under the Live tab) and on WhatNot, then will be followed up by a Giveaway, Live Auction and showing of new Artworks on my WhatNot shop.

Want to play along? Here are items you may want to have on hand. As an Amazon Associate I earn commissions on qualified purchases.

• Funto Travel Watercolor Set of 15 Colors (or any watercolors) - https://amzn.to/4rl5MwV

• Travel Watercolor Book (if you don’t already have one, I like the US Art Supply ring-bound small watercolor books) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PG1U0SA?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.2KXA587IB1GL4&linkCode=tr1&tag=dietzart-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.2KXA587IB1GL4_1763664650318

• Graphite Pencil or Sakura Micron Pen

• Water Brush (or any watercolor brushes)

• Paper Towels

• Brush Rest

• Apron

Note that you can find links to paints and additional supplies on my website here: https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Sign up to watch live, get in on the giveaways, snag great deals on original art and participate in the WhatNot Chat HERE.

You can find the link to my YouTube channel HERE. Just find the LIVE tab to join in!

I look forward to chatting with you live during the show. See you soon my Artsy Friends!!! 😍👩‍🎨