Beginner Apples - Quick Start Guide

Learn the foundations of watercolor—supplies, brush control, color mixing, water techniques, and layering—without the overwhelm.
Includes 5 beautiful reference images to practice with.
Perfect for brand-new beginners.

Not a paint-along project—this is a true intro to watercolor.

Bearded Iris - Quick Start Guide

Learn the foundations of watercolor—supplies, brush control, color mixing, water techniques, and layering—without the overwhelm.
Includes beautiful reference images to practice with.
Perfect for brand-new beginners.

Not a paint-along project—this is a true intro to watercolor.

Grapes Of Color - Quick Start Guide

Learn the foundations of watercolor—supplies, brush control, color mixing, water techniques, and layering—without the overwhelm.
Includes beautiful reference images to practice with.
Perfect for brand-new beginners.

Not a paint-along project—this is a true intro to watercolor.

ORCHIDS - Quick Start Guide

Learn the foundations of watercolor—supplies, brush control, color mixing, water techniques, and layering—without the overwhelm.
Includes beautiful reference images to practice with.  Great for brand-new beginners.

Not a paint-along project—this is a true intro to watercolor.

Beginner WORKSHOP: Pear

Beginners! Paint a hyper-realistic pear while getting an introduction to hyper realistic style in this expert-led watercolor workshop. Enjoy Q&A, Creator Community access, and 30-day replays to create your stunning masterpiece with ease.

Beginner’s Realistic McIntosh Apple Painting Course

Join me, Zarah, as your guide in painting this McIntosh Apple in hyper-realistic watercolor.   Learn to create stunning paintings as a beginner!  You’ll get step-by-step guidance to master your skills, and an invite to be a member of our client only, Creator Community, for free!

Intermediate WORKSHOP:  Rose Petal

Intermediate painters!  Master hyper-realistic rose petals in this expert-led watercolor workshop. Enjoy step-by-step guidance, Q&A, Creator Community access, and 30-day replays to paint intricate details with confidence.  Of course, beginners are always welcome too!!

Advanced WORKSHOP: Rose Bloom

Want a bit more challenge?  Calling advanced painters! Master a lifelike full rose bloom in this expert-led watercolor workshop. Enjoy step-by-step guidance, Q&A, Creator Community access, and 30-day replays to paint with confidence.  As always, beginners are welcome!

Bearded Iris - Stained Glass Series Reference Image Pack

Get inspired with our Bearded Iris Reference Image Pack! You’ll receive 8 high-resolution images perfect for your artwork. With grayscale and linework versions included, transferring them to watercolor paper is a breeze. This pack is all about helping you practice foundational techniques like layering, charging, and balance. Plus, you’ll have 30 days to access these beautiful images. Let’s bring those irises to life!

Orchids - Stuio Realism Set Reference Image Pack

High-Resolution Reference Images for Hyper-Realism

Designed specifically for artists aiming to master the art of realism in their watercolor works, this pack provides everything you need to elevate your painting skills. It includes high-resolution images, grayscale versions, and a format optimized for easy transfer to watercolor paper. Enjoy 30 days of access to these downloads.

Grapes Of Color - Stained Glass Series Reference Image Pack

Grapes Of Color Reference Image Pack

Dive into the vibrant world of our Grapes Of Color Reference Image Pack! You'll receive 8 stunning high-resolution images in a beautiful stained glass style, making it easier than ever to practice foundational watercolor techniques. With grayscale and linework versions included, transferring them to watercolor paper is a breeze. Enjoy 30 days of access to these images and watch your skills blossom as you create lovely paintings!

Image to Sketch in Affinity Photo

Turn any photo into a pencil sketch in just a few clicks!

This quick guide walks you through the exact steps I use in Affinity Photo to create clean, hand-drawn-style sketches from reference photos—perfect for tracing, painting, or planning out your watercolor pieces.

Whether you’re prepping a portrait or mapping out a rose, this trick is a total game-changer for beginners and pros alike.

📥 Free PDF download included. No fluff—just the steps.