Part 5 'Don't Paint Between The Lines' Go to the Classroom tab right here 👉 Click to Watch

We are taught since childhood to color between the lines! Remember when you got your first coloring book, and everyone said," "Now color between the lines"? That message is embedded into your memory bank like a golden rule that must never be broken. And it is the opposite of what you should be doing! Check out this cool trick in the new 'Tip 'o the Day' featured in Watercolor People that will help you get your mind right. 👉 Click to Join WPC

Welcome to Watercolor: Loose & Mudless! Hi, I'm Alan — glad you're here! This community exists for one reason: to help you paint looser and stop the mud. Whether you're brand new to watercolor or you've been painting for years and feel stuck in overworked, muddy paintings, you're in the right place. Your first step: watch the "Loosen Up" series This 5-part series covers the exact issues I see students run into again and again. Watch them in order — each one builds on the last: 1️⃣ Pigment to Water Ratio — the #1 fix for muddy color 2️⃣ Loading Your Brush — why your brush might be sabotaging you 3️⃣ Edges with Wet on Wet — how to create hard and soft edges 4️⃣ Simplifying What You See — stop painting every detail 5️⃣ Knowing When to Stop — the hardest (and most important) skill While you're here: ✅ Introduce yourself in the community — tell us how long you've been painting and what trips you up most ✅ Share a painting anytime — I read every post and love giving feedback ✅ Watch for new tips and tutorials weekly Want more? This free community is just the beginning. When you're ready, my paid community, Watercolor People, goes further — live workshops, monthly demos, and full courses to help you grow beyond the basics." Grab your brush, and let's loosen up together. 🎨 Alan