Whimsical Rainbow Leaves (Easy Watercolor Art Journal Tutorial)

In this fun and relaxing watercolor art journal tutorial, I walk you step-by-step through creating Whimsical Rainbow Leaves - a vibrant, expressive page filled with loose watercolor leaves, playful doodles, and bold black linework. Using simple watercolor techniques and basic supplies, you’ll learn how to: - Sketch whimsical leaf shapes for your layout - Apply wet-on-wet watercolor in rainbow colors - Add dynamic pen doodles and black outlines for contrast - Create splatter effects for texture and movement - Finish with my signature red hearts This project is perfect for beginners and experienced art journalers alike. Whether you're new to watercolor or looking for relaxing art inspiration, this colorful and creative process will leave you smiling and inspired. 00:00 Intro 2:00 Painting the Leaves 9:32 Adding Bold Leaves with Sharpie 18:29 Finishing with Paint Splatter 👉 Subscribe for more watercolor art journal ideas, beginner-friendly painting projects, and mixed media fun every week! Thank you for joining in on the creative fun. Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 5:30 pm PST on Facebook at Tracy Weinzapfel Studios. Be sure to follow me on social as well! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tracyweinzapfelstudios Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twstudios/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/tracyweinzapfel/ Join the waitlist for Your Artful Journey - https://www.yourartfuljourney.com/membership This is my exclusive creative membership where you can explore the world of art journaling! Join a community of support and inspiration with interactive art sessions full of tips and tricks, conversation, Q & As, and most of all, FUN! Supply List: - 7 X 10 Grumbacher Watercolor Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/grumbacher-watercolor-art-journal-7-x-10-in-out-pages?_pos=1&_sid=876e8bab5&_ss=r - Painter’s Tape - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=painter%27s+tape&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Watercolors: Prima The Classics - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/watercolor-confections-classics-tracys-favorite?_pos=1&_sid=e7dc53584&_ss=r - Pen: Sharpie Twin Tip - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/copy-of-scotch-blue-painters-mask-tape-70-in-18mm?_pos=1&_sid=f433d9bb6&_ss=r - Brushes: Tracy Weinzapfel Sets - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+sets&options%5Bprefix%5D=last Check out Tracy’s Art Journal Starter Kit - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/art-journaling-starter-kit?_pos=2&_sid=deb63830f&_ss=r Tracy’s Resources Page - https://tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/resources/ Visit Tracy’s Shop - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/ #artjournal #artjournaling #mixedmediaart #acrylicpaintingtutorial #fallpainting