“Chris is one of my favorite visual arts teachers. . . I have found that watercolor painting can be a bit challenging, But Chris' expert guidance makes watercolor painting approachable and so fun.”
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INTRODUCING the new Watercolor Gratitude Sketch and Paint Journal digital kit!
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Because gratitude and painting are both so vital to good physical and mental health, I’ve created a Watercolor Gratitude Sketch & Paint Journal Kit that you can use to do some mindful gratitude painting and journaling. Includes 19 video tutorials and a 15 page full-color workbook. Let me show you how it works!