June 2026 Links & Additional Resources

Below are additional details, ideas, and tutorials for you to try with your powder watercolor! (This month's letter was quite short because I wanted to include more papers for you to try!)  Regardless of your skill level, try the projects that look interesting and fun to you. Don't be intimidated or think something is too hard--or too simple! Give it a go and enjoy the process!

PLEASE NOTE:

A little powder goes a long way! I like to dab a dry paintbrush into the powder to pick some up then tap it onto my palette (which is a yogurt lid most of the time :)) or directly onto the paper. You can also use a tiny scoop if you have one (or a 1/16th teaspoon) or a flat wooden toothpick (or something similar). 

I wanted to mention that you can use the papers included to make 4 individual paintings OR use them together in one piece (such as a collage, weaving, etc.) 

While the ideas below are based on watercolor, if you feel like you want to also use your own watercolors, acrylic paint, crayon, markers, etc. feel free to do so!

PAINT BRUSH

Use brushes you have on hand.

I have a couple of water brushes that I always use because they are convenient and I like that you can squeeze the brush to add more water. 

If you'd like more information on watercolor brushes and what to have on hand, you can refer to this helpful beginner's watercolor brush guide.

Get creative with your brushes! Try something unconventional including your fingers, kid's toys (the tires on a toy truck, a doll's feet, etc.), q-tips, toothbrush, palette knives, sponges, and other tools and items you may have on hand. Make your own using materials from nature or with items around the house and a wooden clip!

PROJECTS TO TRY

For a relaxing and intuitive paint session, try painting