Learn Watercolour with Louise De Masi

Calm, step by step watercolour tutorials you can follow at your own pace, without any pressure.

Realistic watercolour painting tutorial filmed step by step for beginners by Louise De Masi

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How to get started

1. Free beginner class

2. Choose a tutorial or join

3. Paint at your own pace

This is for you if…

You want to learn watercolour in a calm, clear and enjoyable way.

Beginner watercolour painting in early stages with light washes — *Early stage painting, focusing on light washes and simple shapes.*

You’re just starting out

You’re new to watercolour and want clear, step by step guidance without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

*Realistic subjects painted step by step using the same approach taught in class.*

You love nature subjects

You enjoy painting birds, animals or florals and want to learn how to paint them realistically.

Slow step by step watercolour painting process at a desk — *Working slowly and deliberately to build colour and confidence.*

You like to paint slowly

You prefer calm instruction, taking your time, and building confidence as you go.

New to watercolour?

Start here

If you’re just beginning, this is the easiest way to get started. These lessons are designed to build confidence without rushing or overcomplicating things.

Free beginner watercolour lesson

Try a full length beginner friendly lesson and see how Louise’s teaching style works before choosing your next class.

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Beginner friendly watercolour painting class with leaf study

Beginner friendly classes

A small collection of carefully chosen classes designed to help beginners paint successfully, step by step, at their own pace.

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Explore by Subject

Browse tutorials by subject and paint along step by step, at your own pace.

All full tutorials are available to members.

Featured

Animals

Realistic animal watercolour tutorials focused on form, fur and soft layering.

Member tutorials

Birds

Step by step bird painting tutorials covering feathers, colour mixing and detail.

Member tutorials

Botanical

Flower and plant tutorials with a calm, structured approach to petals and leaves.

Member tutorials

Watercolour Techniques

Skill building lessons on brush control, washes, layering and colour mixing.

Member tutorials

🔒 Full tutorials and downloads are available to members.

How the classes work

Watercolour artist Louise De Masi teaching realistic painting techniques

Each class is filmed in real time with clear, calm instruction. You can paint along at your own pace, pause whenever you need to, and focus on building skills step by step without pressure.

Lessons are broken down into manageable stages
Supplies list, progress photos and reference images provided
Suitable for home painters working at their own pace

Painted by students

A small selection of work created by students following the classes.

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Paint along with a full length beginner friendly watercolour lesson and download all the class resources.

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