Cactus Watercolor Tutorial - Learn Loose Watercolor with Step by Step Instruction

It's time for another watercolor tutorial! Learn to paint a saguaro cactus and prickly pear cactus with me as I show you how I approach each of these cacti in a different watercolor technique. The goal is to HAVE FUN, stay loose with the painting strokes and build your layers and color variations. Less overthinking, more trying and adjusting.

If you enjoyed this tutorial, check out a few other watercolor tutorials on my channel:
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Below is a list of my favorite watercolor materials.
Sakura Koi Sketchbox Watercolor Paint, 8, 12, 24, 36, or 72 Color Set: https://tinyurl.com/blickssakurakoi
Kuretake Picture Letter Gansai Tanbi, 36 Color Set (MC20/36V): https://amzn.to/2tmdjUg
Daniel Smith Watercolor Half Pan Sets: https://tinyurl.com/DanielSmithBlick12
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Sets and Individual Tubes: https://tinyurl.com/BlickWinsorNewtonSet

Paint Palette:
Martin Universal Design Watercolor Palette, Blue Case: https://amzn.to/37MSzDT
Blick folding palette box: https://tinyurl.com/Blick-foldingpale...

Brushes:
Princeton Brushes (budget friendly): https://amzn.to/2RNqCGL
Escoda Brushes (more expensive): https://amzn.to/37PSAr0
Chinese Calligraphy / Kanji / Sumi / Watercolor Brush Set of 3: https://amzn.to/3uAbwoF

Paper (budget friendly for beginners):
Fluid Easy-Block Watercolor Paper Blocks: https://tinyurl.com/Blick-Fluidwaterc...
Strathmore Watercolor Sketchbook 24 sheets: https://amzn.to/2T13Quj

My favorite cold press watercolor paper: https://www.amazon.com/Arches-Waterco...
A less expensive watercolor paper for practice: http://shrsl.com/3fmx8 or http://shrsl.com/3fmxb
Winsor & Newton watercolor sheets: https://amzn.to/2v1jgXv

Jar to hold water:
Talenti ice cream (eat the ice cream, save the jar ;))
Ball Mason Jar Pack of 2: https://amzn.to/39NXZze
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Cathy is a self taught watercolor artist and businesswoman based in Los Angeles, CA. Easy Sunday Club is a collection of Cathy's watercolor art, and baby/children's soft goods that showcase playful interpretations of subjects in her loose and expressive painting style. Prior to art, Cathy got an MBA and worked in corporate for over 10 years and Nam is an attorney. This channel is our way of giving back to the art community.
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