FOR WATERCOLOR PAINTERS READY TO LOOSEN UP
Letting it flow
Enrollment is open November 19–25, 2026
Explore a more playful, experimental approach to watercolor and learn to create loose, flowing landscapes by working with water, embracing the unexpected,
and letting your paintings develop along the way.
YOU KEPT ASKING:
"How do you get your watercolors
to do that?"
It's one of the questions I get asked most often.
“How do you get those soft, flowing transitions?”
“This is exactly how I want my watercolors to look. Just can't figure out how to get there.”
“I wish I could paint this freely. I always add too many details.”
“Do you teach how to get these lovely soft edges and flowing effects? I would LOVE a class on this!”
Well, it turns out there's quite a lot going on behind all that flowing paint.
And that's exactly why I made this course.
A LITTLE LESS PLANNING. A LOT MORE PLAYING.
You know how it goes.
You sit down to paint something loose and expressive, but somewhere along the way you start tightening up. Add a liiiittle more detail. And before you know it, that lovely loose painting you had in mind has turned into something you’ve made 100 times before. Sound familiar?
What if you tried a different approach?
One where you didn't have to plan every mark. Where unexpected blooms and wandering pigments were part of the fun.
Where you could experiment with new techniques, follow unexpected directions, and discover different ways of creating abstract landscapes.
This is for you if..
You've got the basics of watercolor down, but your paintings still feel a little too careful.
You love those loose, flowing watercolor effects and want to understand how to create them yourself.
You're curious to experiment with new techniques and discover different ways of creating abstract landscapes.
Sound like you? I think you'll feel right at home here.
ONE APPROACH. VERY DIFFERENT OUTCOMES.
A little change in water, color or timing can take a painting somewhere entirely different.
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE
So, what are we going to explore?
Letting it flow brings together experimental watercolor techniques, creative exercises and painting demonstrations to help you explore a more playful way of creating abstract watercolor landscapes.
There's no rigid formula to follow. Instead, we'll explore different approaches that you can experiment with, combine and make your own.
(8–10 hours of content across 11 modules. Go at your own pace, revisit anytime. )
01. WORK WITH THE WATER
Let's start with the thing that makes watercolor so wonderful. And occasionally so frustrating. We'll explore flowing washes, wet layers, pigment strength, brushwork and timing, along with playful ways of creating textures and unexpected effects using tools beyond the brush.
You'll learn how to encourage those beautiful flowing effects, work with what's happening on the paper, and recognize when it's best to leave things alone.
02. BUILD PAINTINGS THAT WORK
Loose doesn't have to mean messy. We'll explore how values, composition, shapes and limited palettes can bring structure to even the most experimental paintings.
You'll learn how to create balance, movement and atmosphere while leaving plenty of room for spontaneity.
03. ABSTRACT THE LANDSCAPE
A landscape doesn't need every tree, hill or building to feel like a place.
We'll explore how to take inspiration from references without being tied to them, work with bold shapes and expressive marks, and use color and atmosphere to create landscapes that are somewhere between recognizable and abstract.
04. FOLLOW WHAT HAPPENS
This is where we bring everything together.
Through painting demonstrations and working in series, you'll see how I make decisions as a painting develops, when I change direction, and how the same techniques can lead to surprisingly different results.
You'll also explore your own preferences, habits and ways of working, because the goal isn't to paint like me.
It's to discover a way of painting that feels like you.
HI, I'M MARIA!
I'm a Swedish artist with a rather unreasonable fondness for grey skies, muddy greens and landscapes that most people would probably describe as terrible weather.
I've been painting for most of my life, and after years of working as an Art Director, I eventually found my way back to art full-time.
My work is inspired by the Nordic landscape, but I rarely try to recreate a place exactly as it looks.
I'm more interested in what it feels like.
The light. The atmosphere. The quiet shapes and colors that stay with you long after you've left.
And over the years, I've found that some of my favorite paintings happen when I stop trying to plan every little thing.
That doesn't mean I stop thinking about composition, values or technique.
It means I've learned to give the painting a little room to surprise me.
A looser hand doesn't mean less skill. It means more trust.
And that's something I'd love to share with you.
Ready to see where the water takes you?
YOUR ENROLLMENT INCLUDES:
Video lessons and painting demonstrations
Experimental watercolor techniques and exercises
Lessons on composition, values, color and abstracting the landscape
Painting projects and creative exercises to revisit whenever you like
LIFETIME ACCESS
Work through the course at any time, from anywhere and return to the content whenever you need.
This week only!
Enroll by November 25th and you'll get to choose one watercolor e-book from a selection of my guides, on me.
Consider it a little extra inspiration to keep the experiments going.
BONUS OFFER!
Frequently asked questions
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Letting it flow is designed primarily for watercolor painters who already understand the basics and want to explore a looser, more experimental approach.
You don't need to be an expert, but it helps if you're already comfortable with your paints, brushes and basic watercolor techniques.
If you're completely new to watercolor, I'd recommend starting with Creating Boldly with watercolors.
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Not at all.
We'll work with shapes, colors, values and suggestion to create the feeling of a place rather than a perfect representation of it.
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It can certainly involve chance. That's part of what makes it exciting.
But there's a big difference between allowing unexpected things to happen and leaving everything to chance.
We'll work with composition, values, color and other fundamentals, while exploring how to make decisions as a painting develops.
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You'll learn many of the techniques and approaches I use in my own work, and you'll get to see how I make decisions throughout the painting process.
But my goal isn't for you to reproduce my paintings.
I want you to experiment, make your own choices and discover what works for you.
Make several versions. Try things that feel a little uncomfortable. See what happens when you do things differently.
That's how your own way of painting begins to develop.
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You'll need your usual watercolor supplies, including watercolor paints, brushes, paper and a few basic tools for experimenting.
I'll walk you through the materials I use, but there's no need to buy an entirely new collection of supplies.
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The course is self-paced, so you can explore the lessons and exercises whenever it suits you.
Some exercises are short experiments, while others invite you to spend more time developing a painting.
There's no deadline and no need to rush through everything.
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You'll have lifetime access to the course, so you can return to the lessons and demonstrations whenever you like.
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Yes, the videos will offer subtitles in several languages apart from English (including Spanish, French, Swedish, Dutch etc.) but the written content is all in English.
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Immediately after enrolling. You'll receive access to the course and can begin whenever you're ready.
Let’s make room for a little unpredictability
You don't need to abandon everything you already know about watercolor. You just need to give yourself permission to use it a little differently.
To try new techniques. To make a few unexpected marks. To let the water have a say in what happens next.
And to discover that a landscape doesn't always need to be carefully planned to become something beautiful.
I'd love to have you join me!
Enrollment closes November 25th, 2026
