Finding Joy in Watercolor
The world is a beautiful place. As artists, we get to soak in its beauty and share it with others through what we create.
Ready to learn live?
Take A Class
Join me around the Twin Cities in Minnesota for a variety of learning opportunites. Some classes have step-by-step instruction, some emphasize socializing with other painters. All are welcome to artists of any ability!
“She managed to create a fun, stress-free environment while delivering excellent instruction in watercolor techniques.” -Jenny
Want to paint on your own?
Paint This
Something for any level artist. Beginners will enjoy taking their time in a low-pressure watercolor workbook. Each workbook has detailed instructions, examples, and even step-by-step videos for each page.
Both beginners and more practiced artists are ready for a Watercolor Workbook or a Paint Me! page. Paint a pre-drawn image with the help of a step-by-step video tutorial.
Learn Online at your own pace
Start Right Now
I've combined my passion for making with my passion for teaching. These impactful online learning opportunities are for any artist.
Wherever you are and whenever you have time.
You can find bite-sized learning for free through my Instagram and YouTube, and I offer a collection of in-depth lessons and techniques in my online courses.
How do you feel when you create?
Calm? Anxious? Focused? Distracted?
Any or all of these could be true. Each of us approaches our paint palette with our own life experiences and emotions that we face on any given day.
Let me show you how to experience joy through watercolor.
Hi, I'm Alyssa
I am in awe of the world around us and find overwhelming joy in the process of documenting it through pen and watercolor.
When I draw something, I get to look at it more closely than I ever have before. It's an excuse to bask in the beauty around me.
When I get to teach someone watercolor, I thrive off of their oohs and ahs as they discover the relief of slowing down and playing with paint.
For anyone looking to give watercolor an honest chance, I recommend making a habit of it. I've created a month's worth of easy tutorials so anyone can get started exploring watercolor.
Let customers speak for us
Love it!
I know the recipients will love this—something they can do together on a cold, snowy winter’s day!
Love being able to use this workbook! The directions and ideas are great!
As a coffee lover and an art lover, I was so happy to find this print! So well done!
Love all three, would really like to get just a pack of the Mugs and Kisses!
Love the cleverness of these cards as well as the pictures!
Love it! I am going to give it to my daughter who has run the Stone Arch Bridge many times with her running club preparing for marathons and ultra marathons!
Easy for beginners with great illustrations! My daughter was thrilled with her book, paints and bag given as a birthday gift. Thank you again Alyssa!!
Dianne/ Ballou threads
"It arrived right away and in good condition. Looks awesome in my Minnesota themed room."
"Looks beautiful in a frame on my wall"
"Just wanted to say thank you the sticker looks great! I was born and raised in Minnesota and the reason I bought this sticker is because I proposed to my wife at Minnehaha Falls. So this is a great way for me to remember that great moment. So thank you again!"
"The painting is beautiful! It was a nice reminder of home."
