Day 3: Watercolor Candy Cane for Beginners | Simple Christmas Card Idea

Day 3 of my 12 Days of Christmas Cards is here! Today we’re painting a sweet and simple watercolor candy cane that is great for beginners. I’ll walk you through soft shading to add a little dimension, plus a light splatter for a playful, festive touch. This one is quick, cheerful, and totally doable even if you’re brand new to watercolor. Grab your supplies and paint along with me! If you’re enjoying this series, hit subscribe so you don’t miss the remaining Christmas card tutorials, and maybe hit the like button if you have a sec. Evidently, the algorithm gets all giddy when you do. 12 Days of Christmas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8N4C-1h5rM5fLwraCH7mg08EsELEwb3J Supplies used in this 12 Days series: Metallic Paints: https://amzn.to/4oFScCD Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/4qUZqnI Watercolor Brushes (Princeton Snap): https://amzn.to/4i3bI9J Watercolor Paint (MeiLiang, Student): https://amzn.to/49d0xJb Watercolor Paint (Winsor & Newton, Professional): https://amzn.to/4qTG828 Tin for tube paints: https://amzn.to/4p1E5HF OPTIONS MENTIONED: Arches paper: https://amzn.to/47LyJcr Strathmore Watercolor Cards, 6-pack (5x6.875): https://amzn.to/4999BPn Strathmore Watercolor Cards, 6-pack (3.5x4.875): https://amzn.to/4nQGILk 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!