Beginner Watercolor Tutorial | Sea Turtle Step-by-Step Painting

We're wrapping up our May Sea Creatures theme with a whimsical sea turtle! 🐢 In this beginner-friendly watercolor tutorial, I'll guide you step by step from a simple sketch to a finished mixed media painting using watercolor, black fine liner, white gel pen, and colored pencils. This little turtle is full of fun textures and layered colors, making it a great project for beginners. I hope you'll paint with me today or whatever day works for you! And remember, we'd love to see your finished painting(s) in the Community here on YouTube. You don't have to do anything to join, just click the Community tab on my channel and post! If you're not comfortable posting, you can still head over there to check out what others are painting and maybe give them a little support and encouragement!🐢❤️ SUPPLIES USED IN THE 2026 TINY TUESDAY SERIES: Meeden Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/43gwBrg Cheap Practice Paper: https://amzn.to/49B3the Arches paper: https://amzn.to/47LyJcr Arrtx Colored Pencils: https://amzn.to/3YjuS2a Pentel Brush Pen: https://amzn.to/48JlBpu Black Micron Pens: https://amzn.to/4aJrxRk White Gelly Roll Pens: https://amzn.to/4jzkQDN Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/49DQj4P Mini Binder: https://amzn.to/4jBhJLE Watercolor Brushes (Princeton Snap): https://amzn.to/4i3bI9J Watercolor Paint (MeiLiang, Student): https://amzn.to/49d0xJb Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/3PbqPU2 Arrtx Colored Pencils: https://amzn.to/3YjuS2a Please note that some of the links I provide are affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support my channel and allow me to continue creating free art tutorials and helpful content for you. I only recommend products that I personally use and love. Your support through these links is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping me keep the creative content flowing! This video is part of a year-long watercolor painting project focused on small paintings, weekly art practice, and consistent creative habits.