Willow Press Art Box

Watercolor made approachable.

Paint charming spring, ocean, Halloween, autumn, and Christmas subjects with printable, beginner-friendly digital tutorials. Each lesson guides you through the painting process and includes practical outline choices for printing or tracing.

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Six printable ocean watercolor tutorials featuring a dolphin, jellyfish, sea turtle, seahorse, starfish, and seashells

Digital lessons, ready when you are

Guided tutorials with flexible printing options.

The collection pairs illustrated step-by-step lessons with printable outlines in Letter and 5 × 7 formats. Light outlines can be printed directly on compatible watercolor paper, while dark outlines are available for tracing and transfer.

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Choose a six-lesson bundle.

Choose from five coordinated six-lesson collections, including seasonal Halloween, autumn, and Christmas favorites.

Six beginner spring watercolor tutorials featuring a daisy and bee, frog and dragonfly, geese, strawberries, hen, and rooster

Spring Watercolor Collection

Daisy, frog, geese, strawberries, hen, and rooster lessons in one bundle.

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 Six beginner ocean watercolor tutorials

Ocean Watercolor Collection

Dolphin, jellyfish, sea turtle, seahorse, starfish, and seashell lessons.

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 Six beginner Halloween watercolor tutorials

Halloween Watercolor Collection

Bats, black cat, cauldron, ghosts, jack-o'-lantern, and witch lessons.

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 Six beginner autumn watercolor tutorials

Autumn Watercolor Collection

Acorns, boots, maple leaf, mushrooms, sunflowers, and white pumpkin lessons.

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 Six beginner Christmas watercolor tutorials

Christmas Watercolor Collection

Cardinal, Christmas tree, ornaments, snowman, stocking, and street lamp lessons.

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Thirty individual tutorials

Choose your next painting.

Pick one beginner-friendly lesson from the spring, ocean, Halloween, autumn, and Christmas collections.

Daisy and bee watercolor tutorial

Daisy & Bee

A cheerful white daisy with a sweet bee coming in for a landing.

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 Frog and dragonfly watercolor tutorial

Frog & Dragonfly

A lively pond-inspired scene with a curious frog and delicate dragonfly.

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 Two geese watercolor tutorial

Two Geese

Learn to build soft feathers, warm accents, and movement in the water.

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 Strawberry blossom watercolor tutorial

Strawberry Blossom

Paint ripe berries, fresh leaves, and a delicate white blossom.

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 White hen watercolor tutorial

White Hen

Create gentle feather texture and warm farmyard character.

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 White rooster watercolor tutorial

White Rooster

Build a proud white rooster with layered shadows and colorful details.

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 Dolphin watercolor tutorial

Dolphin

Paint a lively dolphin rising through luminous blue splashes.

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 Jellyfish watercolor tutorial

Jellyfish

Create a luminous jellyfish with flowing color and translucent layers.

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 Sea turtle watercolor tutorial

Sea Turtle

Build patterned flippers, a warm shell, and glowing turquoise water.

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 Seahorse watercolor tutorial

Seahorse

Layer warm ocean colors, delicate fins, bubbles, and seagrass.

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 Single starfish watercolor tutorial

Single Starfish

Paint a sunlit orange starfish resting on a softly textured shore.

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 Seashell trio watercolor tutorial

Shell Trio

Create three warm coastal shells with gentle shadows and sandy texture.

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 Bats and moon watercolor tutorial

Bats & Moon

Paint a glowing moon surrounded by a lively flight of bats.

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 Black cat and crescent moon watercolor tutorial

Black Cat & Moon

Create a magical black cat beneath a luminous crescent moon.

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 Halloween cauldron watercolor tutorial

Halloween Cauldron

Build a bubbling green potion with atmospheric Halloween color.

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 Three friendly ghosts watercolor tutorial

Three Friendly Ghosts

Paint three playful ghosts against a softly glowing night sky.

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 Jack-o'-lantern and witch hat watercolor tutorial

Jack-o'-Lantern & Hat

Create a cheerful pumpkin topped with a whimsical witch hat.

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 Witch and moon watercolor tutorial

Witch & Moon

Paint an enchanting witch beneath a luminous Halloween moon.

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 Acorns and oak leaves watercolor tutorial

Acorns & Oak Leaves

Paint warm acorns and layered oak leaves in rich autumn color.

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 Autumn boots watercolor tutorial

Autumn Boots

Paint cozy tan boots with a few bright fallen autumn leaves.

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 Colorful maple leaf watercolor tutorial

Colorful Maple Leaf

Layer gold, orange, and crimson washes in a brilliant maple leaf.

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 Woodland mushroom watercolor tutorial

Woodland Mushroom Pair

Paint a charming pair of red-capped mushrooms in a woodland setting.

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 Sunflower pair watercolor tutorial

Sunflower Pair

Create two cheerful sunflowers with fresh leaves and glowing petals.

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 White pumpkin and autumn leaves watercolor tutorial

White Pumpkin & Leaves

Build a softly shaded white pumpkin surrounded by autumn leaves.

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 Christmas cardinal watercolor tutorial

Christmas Cardinal

Paint a brilliant red cardinal perched on a wintry berry branch.

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 Christmas tree watercolor tutorial

Christmas Tree

Create a festive evergreen decorated with ornaments, lights, and gifts.

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 Christmas ornaments watercolor tutorial

Christmas Ornaments

Paint three colorful ornaments hanging from graceful evergreen branches.

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 Friendly snowman watercolor tutorial

Friendly Snowman

Build a joyful snowman with a top hat, scarf, and winter greenery.

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 Christmas stocking watercolor tutorial

Christmas Stocking

Create a glowing red stocking with soft fur, holly, and a candy cane.

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 Christmas street lamp watercolor tutorial

Christmas Street Lamp

Paint a warmly glowing street lamp decorated with a festive wreath.

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