Beginner Watercolor Workshop: Master Smooth Flat Washes

Grab your watercolor paints and join me for a real-time session. This is a replay of a free Zoom workshop I hosted where we practiced two fundamental watercolor skills: the flat wash and the single-color gradient wash. If you have ever struggled with pools of water, uneven streaks, or harsh lines on your paper, I hope this replay of my live workshop helps you. ✨ Want to keep painting with me? Join my free weekly newsletter community for gentle watercolor tips, studio updates, and creative encouragement sent straight to your inbox: https://susan-chiang.kit.com/915ffa884e ⏱️ Video Chapters (Jump to a Step): 00:17 Intro & Supplies 08:04 Flat Wash 1 16:24 Flat Wash 2 26:24 Gradient Wash 1 32:27 Gradient Wash 2 37:43 Q&A 🏡 About Paint With Me Welcome! I'm Susan Chiang. I help beginner watercolorists—especially those rediscovering their creativity in retirement—build a peaceful, consistent painting habit without the overwhelm. We focus on building our skills through gentle, real-time practice. 🎨 Join the Community: If you’d like to join us for future monthly themes and paint alongside a supportive community, I’d love to have you in Paint With Me. You can find all the details and sign up here: https://paintwithmecommunity.com/ My Favorite Watercolor Supplies: Full List: https://susanchiang.com/my-supplies Free Beginner’s Guide to Buying Supplies: https://susan-chiang.ck.page/d1b085874a ➜ Who Am I? If we haven’t met before—hello! I’m Susan, an architect-turned-artist who loves watercolor painting and sharing the process with others. My goal is to make painting approachable, grounded, and fun. • Subscribe for more painting videos: https://bit.ly/yt-subscribe-susan • Instagram:   / susanchiang_   • Pinterest:   / susanchiang_   Disclaimer: The links above are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you, which helps support the channel. Unless otherwise stated, I purchase all my own supplies and this video is not sponsored.