Video Library

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Take a deep breath, pick up your paints, and paint along with me.

Inside my free video library, you’ll find step-by-step watercolor tutorials designed to help you loosen up, build confidence, and truly understand the process of watercolor painting without feeling overwhelmed or intimidated.

Whether you’re brand new to watercolor or looking to grow your skills, these tutorials will guide you through techniques, color, composition, negative painting, landscapes, florals, supplies, quick tips, and more.

Simply scroll through the videos below, click on one that inspires you, and enjoy the process of painting at your own pace.

Happy painting!
— Lorraine

Watercolor painting of a yellow and orange flower with a dark center, surrounded by soft pastel-colored leaves and backgrounds. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Watercolor painting of a sunset over a lake with tall grasses on both sides. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Watercolor painting of a seahorse with pastel colors and soft brushstrokes. Painted by Lorraine Rimmelin.
Lorraine Rimmelin with gray curly hair wearing a black top and a necklace, in a watercolor art studio with shelves of art supplies and letters spelling art in the background.

  • "I have fallen in love with negative painting, all thanks to you!"

  • "Terrific tutorial. Your instructions are very easy to follow!"

  • "Wow! Just found your channel, this is such a great video. Thank you for explaining it so well."

  • "What you share is a blessing for aspiring artists."

  • "Thank you for sharing your beautiful art. It's helping me love the process of watercoloring as I learn many different styles."

  • "I just love how you make negative painting so accessible and understandable."

  • "Love this painting and more importantly the clear and easy explanation."

  • "Wow… Absolutely amazing painting!"

  • "Watched this and now can't stop painting these woods scenes. I am singing Red Riding hood songs in my head. Thanks for a really good tutorial."

  • "I thoroughly enjoyed this, so cleverly done and very beautiful."

A black and white illustration of a mountainous landscape with clouds and trees in the foreground.
A black silhouette of a mountain range with a starry night sky background and a bright crescent moon.

  • "I watched many negative painting lessons. And you are absolutely the best teacher for this method."

  • "Love your straightforward and informative tutorial. Lorraine thanks so much for sharing!"

  • "I’m really enjoying watching you paint. Thank you. I will definitely continue to watch and learn."

  • "Thank you so much. I've been taking art classes for 6 years and still didn't understand negative painting. I can't wait to start on a new negative painting. For once I want to be proud of what I make."

  • "Awesome. Thank you so much for this. It felt like magic as you revealed all the layers and how to make painting joyful."

  • "I love the look of negative painting, but always get confused. Your tutorial has helped me understand so much! Thanks again."

  • "I am an artist but am just trying to learn watercolor. There’s a pretty steep learning curve! It’s a difficult medium! But your videos really show how simple this process is. Thanks so much Lorraine! That helped so much!"

  • "I love your videos! You make it fun. It was magical to watch. I’m giving it a try!"

  • "This was a dynamic lesson. I could finally see clearly how the layers appear. Now I will actually begin painting!!!"

  • "Thank you, beautiful work! I'm so glad I found your YouTube channel."