Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever wondered what goes into creating an art book? Today I'm taking you behind the scenes of writing Everyday Watercolor—from the first ideas and pitches to the finished pages you see on bookstore shelves.
If you've ever dreamed of writing your own book or you're simply curious how creative projects come together, I hope this gives you a little inspiration.
Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and come behind the scenes with me. 💛
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If this resonates with you, I’d love for you to subscribe and join me every Saturday for a new Paint & Chat.
🎨 Want a list of my favorite painting supplies? Check it here: amzn.to/3IQZ3sP
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures and real talk on creativity, watercolor tips and big life moves.
🧳 Follow me on Instagram for some updates on our move-abroad life: [@jennarainey]
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🎨 Unlock Your Inner Artist!
• Take Watercolor to the Next Level with the Everyday Watercolor Companion Course: jennarainey.com/everyday-watercolor-companion-course
• Master the Fundamentals with The Art Within – your go-to course for sketching, watercolor basics, and discovering your artistic style: jennarainey.com/the-art-within
• Join My Inner Circle on Patreon for exclusive tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, and more: jennarainey.com/patreon
• Grab Your FREE Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor E-Book and start painting today: jennarainey.com/cbgtw-ebook
🖌️ Dive into Watercolor Tutorials!
• Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor: youtu.be/tDdfPMTX15Y
• Quick Practice Tips to Improve Fast: youtu.be/kqxb6GgzhvM
• How to Paint Anything with Watercolor: youtu.be/9e2wy7ktKA0
• Paint and Water Ratio - Tea to Butter Exercise: youtu.be/MG7WfJ4vsoY?si=QXprsYj0pXEc7_mM
• Easiest Way to Paint TEN Flowers With Watercolor: youtu.be/NcRLrNVrfMM?si=gwQFJo1-M-YSgwvN
✏️Supplies I Swear By
Brushes:
Princeton Heritage 4050 Round
• Size 2: amzn.to/2IWtSvu
• Size 6: amzn.to/2VpcA0y
• Size 16: amzn.to/2XFfNXe
Paints:
• Maimeri Blu Watercolor (the exact colors I use available/linked in my Amazon shop: jennarainey.com/amazon or my Blick shop: jennarainey.com/blick )
• Paper & Accessories:
• St Cuthberts Saunders Waterford Coldpress Watercolor Paper: amazon.com/dp/B01601FCP0?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzjennarai-20&creativeASIN=B01601FCP0&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.U81HES0ZJGW3&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
• Watercolor Palette: amzn.to/3lFMuBa
• Blackwing Matte Pencils: amzn.to/3vFruyN
• Pantone Formula Guide: amzn.to/2VWHc9Y
• Scanner Epson V600: amzn.to/2Z8ozzS
🌟 Who Doesn’t Love Freebies?
• FREE 40-page Watercolor E-book: jennarainey.com/cbgtw-ebook
• FREE Masterclass – Digitize Your Artwork: jennarainey.com/digitize-your-artwork
💌 Stay Inspired and Connected
• Exclusive Content and Art Critiques on Patreon: jennarainey.com/patreon
• Instagram: instagram.com/jennarainey
• Pinterest: jennarainey.com/pinterest
• Website: jennarainey.com
🛒 Shop My Favorite Art Supplies and Gear
• Amazon Storefront: jennarainey.com/amazon
• Blick (different availability, pricing, shipping options): jennarainey.com/blick
📚 Don’t Miss My Best-Selling Watercolor Books:
• Everyday Watercolor: amzn.to/2XJkWNU
• Everyday Watercolor Flowers: amzn.to/2ZyIN4P
• Everyday Watercolor Sketchbook: amzn.to/3OJWPZH
✨ Want to Stay in the Loop?
• Sign Up for Updates: jennarainey.com/jr-insider
📢 Disclosure
Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps keep the content flowing—thank you!
MUSIC: paid for and licenses acquired from Artlist.
Ever wondered what goes into creating an art book? Today I'm taking you behind the scenes of writing Everyday Watercolor—from the first ideas and pitches to the finished pages you see on bookstore shelves.
If you've ever dreamed of writing your own book or you're simply curious how creative projects come together, I hope this gives you a little inspiration.
Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and come behind the scenes with me. 💛
—
If this resonates with you, I’d love for you to subscribe and join me every Saturday for a new Paint & Chat.
🎨 Want a list of my favorite painting supplies? Check it here: amzn.to/3IQZ3sP
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures and real talk on creativity, watercolor tips and big life moves.
🧳 Follow me on Instagram for some updates on our move-abroad life: [@jennarainey]
_______________________________________
🎨 Unlock Your Inner Artist!
• Take Watercolor to the Next Level with the Everyday Watercolor Companion Course: jennarainey.com/everyday-watercolor-companion-course
• Master the Fundamentals with The Art Within – your go-to course for sketching, watercolor basics, and discovering your artistic style: jennarainey.com/the-art-within
• Join My Inner Circle on Patreon for exclusive tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, and more: jennarainey.com/patreon
• Grab Your FREE Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor E-Book and start painting today: jennarainey.com/cbgtw-ebook
🖌️ Dive into Watercolor Tutorials!
• Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor: youtu.be/tDdfPMTX15Y
• Quick Practice Tips to Improve Fast: youtu.be/kqxb6GgzhvM
• How to Paint Anything with Watercolor: youtu.be/9e2wy7ktKA0
• Paint and Water Ratio - Tea to Butter Exercise: youtu.be/MG7WfJ4vsoY?si=QXprsYj0pXEc7_mM
• Easiest Way to Paint TEN Flowers With Watercolor: youtu.be/NcRLrNVrfMM?si=gwQFJo1-M-YSgwvN
✏️Supplies I Swear By
Brushes:
Princeton Heritage 4050 Round
• Size 2: amzn.to/2IWtSvu
• Size 6: amzn.to/2VpcA0y
• Size 16: amzn.to/2XFfNXe
Paints:
• Maimeri Blu Watercolor (the exact colors I use available/linked in my Amazon shop: jennarainey.com/amazon or my Blick shop: jennarainey.com/blick )
• Paper & Accessories:
• St Cuthberts Saunders Waterford Coldpress Watercolor Paper: amazon.com/dp/B01601FCP0?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzjennarai-20&creativeASIN=B01601FCP0&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.U81HES0ZJGW3&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
• Watercolor Palette: amzn.to/3lFMuBa
• Blackwing Matte Pencils: amzn.to/3vFruyN
• Pantone Formula Guide: amzn.to/2VWHc9Y
• Scanner Epson V600: amzn.to/2Z8ozzS
🌟 Who Doesn’t Love Freebies?
• FREE 40-page Watercolor E-book: jennarainey.com/cbgtw-ebook
• FREE Masterclass – Digitize Your Artwork: jennarainey.com/digitize-your-artwork
💌 Stay Inspired and Connected
• Exclusive Content and Art Critiques on Patreon: jennarainey.com/patreon
• Instagram: instagram.com/jennarainey
• Pinterest: jennarainey.com/pinterest
• Website: jennarainey.com
🛒 Shop My Favorite Art Supplies and Gear
• Amazon Storefront: jennarainey.com/amazon
• Blick (different availability, pricing, shipping options): jennarainey.com/blick
📚 Don’t Miss My Best-Selling Watercolor Books:
• Everyday Watercolor: amzn.to/2XJkWNU
• Everyday Watercolor Flowers: amzn.to/2ZyIN4P
• Everyday Watercolor Sketchbook: amzn.to/3OJWPZH
✨ Want to Stay in the Loop?
• Sign Up for Updates: jennarainey.com/jr-insider
📢 Disclosure
Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps keep the content flowing—thank you!
MUSIC: paid for and licenses acquired from Artlist.










![I Critiqued a Beginner’s Watercolor Painting (What I’d Fix as a Pro)
What actually makes a watercolor painting work?
In this video, I walk through a beginner watercolor piece and share exactly what I love, what’s working, and what I would improve—based on 14 years of experience as a professional artist.
If you’ve ever wondered why your paintings don’t quite look the way you want them to, this kind of breakdown will help you see your work with a more trained eye.
We cover:
What the artist did really well (and should keep doing)
The biggest areas for improvement
Simple adjustments that would instantly elevate the piece
How to think like a professional watercolor artist
Whether youre just starting out or trying to refine your style, this will help you move from guessing → understanding.
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✨ Want to go deeper? Get personalized feedback on your own artwork inside my Patreon members in the $10 and $20 tiers can submit pieces for critique each month! If you’re ready to grow faster and see your work through a professional lens, join us here: https://jennarainey.com/join-community
🎨 Want a list of my favorite painting supplies? Check it here: https://amzn.to/3IQZ3sP
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures and real talk on creativity, watercolor tips and big life moves.
🧳 Follow me on Instagram for some updates on our move-abroad life: [@jennarainey]
🎨 Unlock Your Inner Artist!
• Take Watercolor to the Next Level with the Everyday Watercolor Companion Course: https://jennarainey.com/everyday-watercolor-companion-course
• Master the Fundamentals with The Art Within – your go-to course for sketching, watercolor basics, and discovering your artistic style: https://jennarainey.com/the-art-within
• Join My Inner Circle on Patreon for exclusive tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, and more: https://jennarainey.com/patreon
• Grab Your FREE Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor E-Book and start painting today: https://jennarainey.com/cbgtw-ebook
🖌️ Dive into Watercolor Tutorials!
• Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor: https://youtu.be/tDdfPMTX15Y
• Quick Practice Tips to Improve Fast: https://youtu.be/kqxb6GgzhvM
• How to Paint Anything with Watercolor: https://youtu.be/9e2wy7ktKA0
• Paint and Water Ratio - Tea to Butter Exercise: https://youtu.be/MG7WfJ4vsoY?si=QXprsYj0pXEc7_mM
• Easiest Way to Paint TEN Flowers With Watercolor: https://youtu.be/NcRLrNVrfMM?si=gwQFJo1-M-YSgwvN
✏️Supplies I Swear By
Brushes:
Princeton Heritage 4050 Round
• Size 2: https://amzn.to/2IWtSvu
• Size 6: https://amzn.to/2VpcA0y
• Size 16: https://amzn.to/2XFfNXe
Paints:
• Maimeri Blu Watercolor (the exact colors I use available/linked in my Amazon shop: https://jennarainey.com/amazon or my Blick shop: http://jennarainey.com/blick )
• Paper & Accessories:
• St Cuthberts Saunders Waterford Coldpress Watercolor Paper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01601FCP0?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzjennarai-20&creativeASIN=B01601FCP0&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.U81HES0ZJGW3&ref aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
• Watercolor Palette: https://amzn.to/3lFMuBa
• Blackwing Matte Pencils: https://amzn.to/3vFruyN
• Pantone Formula Guide: https://amzn.to/2VWHc9Y
• Scanner Epson V600: https://amzn.to/2Z8ozzS
🌟 Who Doesn’t Love Freebies?
• FREE 40-page Watercolor E-book: https://jennarainey.com/cbgtw-ebook
• FREE Masterclass – Digitize Your Artwork: https://jennarainey.com/digitize-your-artwork
💌 Stay Inspired and Connected
• Exclusive Content and Art Critiques on Patreon: https://jennarainey.com/patreon
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennarainey/
• Pinterest: https://jennarainey.com/pinterest
• Website: https://jennarainey.com
🛒 Shop My Favorite Art Supplies and Gear
• Amazon Storefront: https://jennarainey.com/amazon
• Blick (different availability, pricing, shipping options): http://jennarainey.com/blick
📚 Don’t Miss My Best-Selling Watercolor Books:
• Everyday Watercolor: https://amzn.to/2XJkWNU
• Everyday Watercolor Flowers: https://amzn.to/2ZyIN4P
• Everyday Watercolor Sketchbook: https://amzn.to/3OJWPZH
✨ Want to Stay in the Loop?
• Sign Up for Updates: https://jennarainey.com/jr-insider
📢 Disclosure
Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps keep the content flowing—thank you!
MUSIC: paid for and licenses acquired from Artlist. I Critiqued a Beginner’s Watercolor Painting (What I’d Fix as a Pro)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G9rGMVYT12Y/mqdefault.jpg)