Lorraine Rimmelin painting with watercolor at her desk in her studio. The room has a desk with art supplies, including paint brushes, a watercolor palette, and containers, creating an artistic workspace ambiance.

Hi, I’m Lorraine.

I help artists feel less intimidated by watercolor and more confident picking up a paint brush.

Watercolor painting of a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine with leaves in the background. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Silhouette of a person climbing a mountain with a flag at the peak, under a starry night sky.
Watercolor painting of purple wisteria flowers hanging from a vine with green leaves, signed by the artist in the bottom right corner. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Abstract watercolor painting of a landscape with black smoke, orange, and red tones near the horizon, and soft blue and gray sky with clouds. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
A watercolor painting of autumn leaves in shades of pink, orange, yellow, and red with dark background. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Watercolor painting of white flowers with yellow centers and dark blue accents, surrounded by green foliage. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Watercolor painting of a lakeside scene with tall, dried reeds in the foreground, a calm lake in the middle, and a distant horizon with a few landforms under a pale sky. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Watercolor painting of a jellyfish with a pink and yellow bell and trailing long, thin, curly tentacles. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.

Through step-by-step instruction, negative painting techniques, and a deeper understanding of how watercolor actually works,

I teach you how to loosen up, trust yourself, and create paintings that feel truly your own.

Watercolor painting of a bouquet of pink, purple, blue, and green flowers in a glass vase. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Watercolor painting of potted plants with colorful pink and orange flowers and green leaves on a wooden surface. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Watercolor painting of a sunset over a body of water with tall grasses in the foreground and purple, pink, and blue sky colors. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Watercolor painting of six large red tomatoes on a windowsill with a lake and green and blue landscape in the background. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
EXPLORE MY GALLERY
Black and white image of the word 'LOVE' written with bold, uppercase letters on a white background.
A black farmhouse with a tin roof and a chimney, surrounded by trees, in a rural setting.

Video Library

Explore my free watercolor video library filled with calm, encouraging step-by-step tutorials designed to help you paint with more confidence and less overwhelm.

From negative painting and florals to landscapes, color mixing, beginner techniques, and creative watercolor tips, these videos are here to help you relax, learn, and enjoy the process one painting at a time.

Start with one that catches your eye and come paint with me.

START WATCHING
Black and white photograph showing the silhouette of a mountain range under a clear sky.
A black and white illustration of a whale jumping out of the water with words 'SAVE THE WHALES' written above it.

Free Mini-Course

If you’ve ever felt unsure about what watercolor supplies to buy or overwhelmed by all the options… this free mini-course is for you.

Inside, I walk you through the exact brushes, paints, paper, and materials I personally use in my own paintings and classes… and more importantly, why I use them.

Because in watercolor, your supplies shape how the paint moves, blends, and flows… and that directly impacts how confident you feel while painting.

I’ve carefully curated this list to help you spend less time guessing and more time enjoying the process of watercolor.

JOIN FREE MINI-COURSE

Workshop of the Month

Want to try a live watercolor workshop with me?

Each month, I host a live watercolor workshop on Zoom where we paint together, explore new techniques, and build your confidence one brushstroke at a time.

Whether you're new to my teaching or simply want to try something different, my Workshop of the Month is a wonderful way to experience what it's like to paint with me.

You'll receive step-by-step instruction, the opportunity to ask questions, and the contour drawings and reference images you need to paint along.

And you don't need to join my Watercolor Circle membership to participate!

You can book this month's workshop individually, join me live on Zoom, and enjoy access to the workshop replay for 90 days.

Take a look at what we're painting this month. I'd love for you to join me!

EXPLORE THIS MONTH'S WORKSHOP

Lorraine’s Watercolor Circle

Want to paint alongside me in real time?

Join my live monthly painting Zoom workshops where you can ask questions, learn new techniques, and feel supported as you grow your watercolor skills.

During my live workshops we paint florals, landscapes, negative painting, textures, holiday cards, animals, and more.

Can’t make it live? Each workshop is recorded and after we go live the replay, contour drawings, and inspiration images are uploaded to my growing library of full-length watercolor workshops that only members have access to.

So whenever you want to paint, you can watch any one of my workshop replays and paint to your hearts content.

PAINT WITH ME
Black and white image with a solid white horizontal band in the middle, and irregular black textures above and below.
A black silhouette of a man standing with a hat on, holding a guitar, against a plain white background.

Courses

Ready to go deeper with your watercolor journey?

My online watercolor courses are designed to help you build real confidence, understand the “why” behind the techniques, and finally feel more relaxed and creative when you paint.

Whether you want to master the basics, understand negative painting, gain confidence with color, or create beautiful texture and depth in your work, these courses will guide you step-by-step in a calm, encouraging, and approachable way.

Explore my courses and find the one that speaks to your inner artist.

LEARN FROM ME
Black and white logo with the text 'Frugal Chic Living' in a modern font.
A black and white illustration of a crab walking on the sand with clouds in the sky.

About

For many people, watercolor feels intimidating… until they finally understand how it works.

My approach to teaching is calm, encouraging, and focused on helping you truly understand watercolor (not just copy a painting step-by-step).

Learn more about my story, my teaching philosophy, and how I help artists build confidence, creative freedom, and the skills to paint in a way that feels natural, expressive, and truly their own.

Lorraine Rimmelin, a watercolor artist and teacher, with shoulder-length gray hair styled in soft waves, smiling at the camera, wearing a black top and a delicate necklace.
A deck overlooking a body of water with a railing, a large potted plant with bright orange flowers, and art supplies including watercolor paints, brushes, and a painting of orange flowers. An outside studio moment by Lorraine Rimmelin.
The art studio of Lorraine Rimmelin, watercolor artist and teacher. A workspace with art supplies, paintings, and equipment, including a laptop, desk lamp, camera, and stained glass window, with a sign reading 'The Beach House.'
Close-up of a hand holding a paintbrush, painting a watercolor floral artwork featuring a yellow flower with a brown center and a green stem. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
READ MORE ABOUT ME
Collection of small watercolor paint swatches in various colors including gold, yellow, green, blue, and orange with handwritten labels. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Black and white abstract digital art with horizontal bands, splashes, and textured patterns.
A black and white image of a landscape with a wide sky, a mountain range in the background, and a snow-covered field in the foreground.