We all want permission to paint without hesitation.
Consider this an invitation to my art studio… here’s some coffee, pull up a chair, let’s chat and maybe paint together if you’re up for it :)
What You’ll Find Here.
This is where I share what my watercolor practice teaches me ~ studio notes, favorite supplies, and the questions my students ask most. You’ll see what I’m painting, what’s inspiring me (usually interiors and fashion), and honest dispatches from my first years as a represented licensing artist.
I post weekly articles.
Free Subscribers Get…
A Monthly Recap Email with my recently published articles, a handful of free resources and notice of upcoming events.
The Watercolor Supply Guide ~ A supply PDF + behind-the-scenes videos to educate yourself on the essentials of watercolor.
Resource Library Access ~ Everything I reach for and reference, all in one place ~ from The Watercolor Supply Guide, my favorite recommendations and studio essentials.
You’ll also have access to the full archive of public posts and the comments.
Paid subscribers get all of that, plus:
Weekly Posts Sent To Your Inbox instead of looking for it in the app or waiting for the recap.
A Monthly Live Paint Along ~ Held the 1st Thursday of every month from 9:30-10:30 central. Recorded for a re-watch or if you missed out.
Resource Library Full Access: tutorials, guides, and prompts to improve your watercolor skills.
An Exclusive Chat: Specifically for paying members to ask questions, show what you’re working on, or submit options for the monthly live paint.
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How I Got Here…
I studied Interior Design at Pratt Institute just to spend years after graduation in creative burnout.
I taught myself watercolor during the newborn haze of my first baby. I became really
curious*obsessed* with the technical skill needed to execute watercolor with confidence, but also the intuitive skillset necessary to respond to what watercolor does on the page.
What started as a way to find myself again became a practice, and eventually a thing to share ~ workshops at The Contemporary Laguna Gloria, Auberge Resorts, online courses, and now this corner of Substack.
In 2025 I signed with a licensing agency, so I’m also learning what it takes to turn paintings into patterns that end up on retail shelves.
All of this to say~ I’ve been where you are. Staring at a blank page. Wondering what I would “say” if I knew how to “say it” with paints. Wondering how far I could go if my paints could take me there.
If you would like to hear my full story and teaching approach, read along here.
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Community principles & values
Cultivating a kind and supportive community
Creating a safe and inclusive community within the artistic process is something I value deeply. My painting classes and retreats are for individuals of all artistic levels—and I strive to create a space that fosters and encourages collaboration, exploration and an openness to unique perspectives and diverse lived experiences. The same can be applied to this substack ~ open to everyone and a champion of kindness.
And a big ol’thank you!
xx ~ Jaime
