Cozy Mindful Art with Tawnie Jeanne
Join artist Tawnie Jeanne for a three-part art series all about slowing down, letting go of perfection, and finding joy in the creative process. Tawnie explores watercolor, gouache, pastels, and colored pencils while sharing simple ways to experiment, overcome creative blocks, and make art without pressure.
Each lesson features a different project, from turning loose watercolor shapes into playful illustrations to creating handmade mixed media cards and nature-inspired watercolor prints using real leaves and flowers.
Supplies:
Paper
⚘ Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Art Book
⚘ Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Cards
⚘ Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Postcards (optional)
⚘ Strathmore 500 Series Mixed Media Hardcover Art Book, Wire Bound
Paints, Pencils & Markers
⚘ MaimeriBlu Watercolors, Steve Mitchell Artist Set
⚘ Maimeri Gouache
⚘ Lyra Aquacolor
⚘ Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor
⚘ Lyra Rembrandt Brown Tones Set
⚘ Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink, Black
⚘ Daler-Rowney FW Marker
Brushes
⚘ Princeton Select Oval Wash Brush, 3/4"
⚘ Princeton Velvetouch Brushes
Additional Supplies
⚘ Princeton Select Palette Knife (for removing dried leaves)
⚘ Water
⚘ Scrap Paper (for palette)
⚘ Tape
⚘ Paper Towels
⚘ Fresh Leaves and Flowers
⚘ Hair Dryer (optional)
Check out the full series below:
Video 1: Watercolor Exercises for When You Don't Know What to Paint
Not sure what to paint? Start with loose watercolor shapes and turn them into playful illustrations using ink. It's a fun way to get creative without overthinking!
Video 2: Make Mixed Media Cards Without the Pressure
Let go of perfection and have fun creating handmade cards! Combine gouache, pastels, and colored pencils to paint a colorful landscape while experimenting with different textures and techniques.
Video 3: Simple Watercolor Prints for When Art Feels Overwhelming
Find inspiration in nature! Use fresh leaves, flowers, and watercolor to create beautiful botanical impressions, then add your own details with colored pencils, charcoal, and pastels.
Tawnie Jeanne is a mixed media artist whose passion is helping beginner and professional artists alike overcome fear in their artistic journeys. She lives in Southern California with her husband, their two beautiful daughters, and two cats.
Tawnie has been drawing since before she can remember. Her family legacy is thick with artists going back to her great grandmother, an accomplished oil painter, and her grandparents, who met at Art Center. Her parents are both artists as well and always encouraged her in her artistic endeavors.
She grew up on a ranch in Southern California and is forever inspired by the beauty of animals and nature. Tawnie was given the opportunity to work in the film industry and worked in the art department for several years on multiple tv shows. Her art has been featured on networks such as Showtime, USA, AMC and more. This job encouraged her to keep pursuing her life long passion of becoming a professional artist.
Becoming a mother also gave her even more motivation to show her daughter that she can do anything that she puts her mind to. In 2024, Tawnie began to share what she calls her “ugly” sketchbook in order to find creative freedom herself and it blossomed into something beautiful. With over 200,000 followers on Instagram she receives messages and comments every day from people who are encouraged to begin their own “ugly” sketchbook journey.
Tawnie is so excited to help encourage you to also start your own daily or weekly art practice to help you process emotions, fight perfectionism, or just simply have fun.
Check out more of Tawnie's artwork:
