Whimsy Watercolor Florals (Easy Art Journal Page Using Only 5 Supplies)

In this playful art journaling tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a vibrant background using loose watercolor washes and bring it to life with whimsical floral doodles using just a black pen! This is a perfect project if you're looking for beginner-friendly watercolor ideas or want to loosen up your creativity without overthinking. In this video, you’ll learn: - How to create a colorful, blended watercolor background - Tips for controlling (and embracing!) watercolor flow - How to draw loose, expressive floral linework - Why it’s okay to leave white space - The power of making art with just a few simple tools This expressive and intuitive style is great for art journaling, cardmaking, or simply unwinding with creativity. You don’t need to be perfect, just play, explore, and have fun! 00:00 Intro 0:41 Painting the Background 8:43 Adding Pen Work Flowers 👉 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: - Strathmore Watercolor Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/strathmore-soft-cover-journal-140lb-48pg-8x5-5?_pos=1&_psq=strathmore&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Painter’s Tape - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=painter%27s+tape&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Watercolors: Odyssey - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/watercolor-confections-odyssey?_pos=1&_psq=od&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Brushes: Tracy Weinzapfel Sets - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+sets&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Twin tip Sharpie - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/copy-of-scotch-blue-painters-mask-tape-70-in-18mm?_pos=1&_sid=3d724910f&_ss=r 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 #watercolorpainting #artjournaling