If you’ve been staring at your watercolor supplies like… “okay but now what???” this is the video I made for you. I know watercolor can feel intimidating, especially when you’ve already bought the paints and paper and you’re scared to “waste” them. So in this beginner painting session, I’m basically sitting down with you and saying: today is the day—get your palette out, grab a brush, and let’s just start. I walk you through a super simple way to begin painting without overthinking it: getting your water going, making a few easy mixes, and practicing basic strokes and shapes that actually turn into something on the page. I also share the beginner-friendly supplies I recommend (like a compact starter palette, affordable paper options, and a basic brush set), plus a handful of paint colors I used so you can follow along if you have similar shades. And if water control is the part that’s tripping you up, I link my water control and Watercolor 101 videos too—because that’s honestly where everything starts to click.