
I'm so glad you're here
Ready to create something with watercolor you can actually feel proud of? Yes, even as a beginner!

Hi, I'm Alyssa
-I'm an artist, educator, and your biggest cheerleader!
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m just not artistic,” you’re not alone—and you’re absolutely in the right place.
I create beginner-friendly watercolor lessons that are designed to help you build skills, grow confident, and actually love what you make.
With each small project, you’ll learn real techniques in a way that’s easy to follow—and even easier to enjoy.
You’ll surprise yourself with what you can create!
Explore My Resources
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Whetstone Watercolor Academy
Browse CoursesOnline courses that build confidence through guided lessons
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Paint Me Pages & Party Packs
Shop Paint Me ProductsSimple, relaxing art experiences to enjoy solo or with friends

The Adventurous Artist Summit
Join me for this FREE online summit and get art tips, tutorials, and inspiration from over 25 expert artists! Including yours truly 🥳
This 2-day online summit is a celebration of creative curiosity.
You’ll get:
✨ Presentations from 25+ wildly inspiring, multi-passionate artists
✨ Free creative tools, templates & resources
✨ Discounts on artist-loved supplies, courses & more
Let customers speak for us
from 96 reviewsThis print was absolutely beautiful! Alyssa was super helpful and responsive. It made the perfect engagement gift for my friend who was proposed to at Minnehaha Falls - I know she'll treasure it forever!

We did this at a bridal shower and had so much fun! I would highly recommend!

I purchased this as a gift and the recipient loved it.

This painting is so elegant! I can’t wait to hang it up!

This is such a great idea for a friend group and so easy to do!

When dining out with my grandson, I like to have things in my purse to keep him occupied. This painting book was practical and entertaining.

Love painting with my granddaughter with these books.

Just what I was looking for. It is exactly what I needed. I am so glad I found it.

Just the kind of tutorial I was looking for.

This print came wrapped and ready to frame! I love the colors and how the print looks so much like an original watercolor painting.

I searched for weeks on a sketched watercolor book online and locally. Nothing caught my eye or my level! I literally did watercolor once in a class recently and was hooked. The instructor was very good. But Alyssa's book and accompanying video directions are superlative for this brand new artist!! She is clear and concise and I am able to understand what she is doing. I cannot recommend this product enough for a beginner! I will buy all her books eventually!

these were Christmas gifts for my granddaughter who recently got a job in St Paul. She was thrilled when she opened them. She can see this from her window.

The format is easy to follow and well laid out. I really appreciate the details provided for each project.
