Hi sweet friend!
It’s never too late or early to paint watercolor hearts. Whether or not you acknowledge the celebration of Valentine’s Day, I think it’s always a fun practice to paint some watercolor hearts.
Why watercolor hearts??
- For one thing, they are SUPER easy to paint. Check out my video and examples below for this super beginner friendly tutorial.
- Painting watercolor hearts is a great way to practice self love. Each heart can represent something you love about yourself.
- And then there’s the fun aspect of literally using any color you want for your hearts! My favorite designs are the ones with tons of rainbow watercolors. It just sparks such joy to look at them!
- Also you can cake your own Valentine’s day cards to send to loved ones!
And a bonus reason to paint some watercolor hearts: the examples I share with you also make for great watercolor brush control practice. So if you want to keep improving your watercolor skills, don’t skip this super fun, colorful tutorial! And if you want to keep learning watercolor basics, you can grab my Watercolor 101 Pocket guide.
Recommended Supplies to Paint Valentine’s Day Watercolor Hearts
- Round watercolor brush (medium size, like an 8 or a 10)
- Flat watercolor brush for the chunky squarelike hearts
- Watercolor paints
- Watercolor paper
The Number One Tip for Painting Valentine’s Day Watercolor Hearts
The number one tip is – you simply must let go of any judgement and practice self love. As you can see from my examples, watercolor hearts come in different shapes, sizes, colors. There is no right or wrong way of painting one.
In fact, the more wonky and unconventional your watercolor heart looks, the better! It means you’ve let your heart and soul guide you, and that is your expression of it.
Embrace the process of experimentation. You have nothing to lose (and NO you are not wasting your precious art supplies). Every brush stroke you add to paper has the power to heal you and the power to build your confidence and self love.
Once you’ve painted your hearts, don’t forget to play around with fun details. Add a splash of gold or silver for a bit of shimmer, or outline your hearts with ink for a bold, graphic touch. You can even turn your hearts into mini masterpieces by layering patterns or textures within them. The possibilities are endless!
I’d love to see your watercolor hearts! Feel free to tag me on social media or send me a photo of your creations. It always makes my day to see what you come up with. Happy painting, sweet friend!
