Easy Watercolor Mushroom House Tutorial for Beginners (No Drawing Required)
Our very first Complete Creation is Available Now!
Step into an enchanted forest and paint a charming mushroom cottage nestled among the woodland greenery. With its glowing windows, welcoming little door, and whimsical storybook charm, this beginner-friendly project is the perfect way to experience the satisfaction of creating a beautiful watercolor painting from start to finish.
Complete Creation Kits are available for purchase now!
The Video Tutorial will premier Wednesday August 5th in the afternoon on YouTube!
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A Complete Watercolor Experience for the Reluctant Artist
There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over a table when someone finally sits down to paint. Maybe it’s been years since you picked up a brush. Maybe you’ve never painted a day in your life and have always believed, somewhere deep down, that you’re “just not artistic.” I want you to know something before we go any further… that belief isn’t true, and this kit was made specifically to prove it wrong.
The Watercolor Mushroom House kit is a complete, guided watercolor experience. Everything you need arrives in one package, and by the end of an hour spent painting alongside me, you’ll have a finished piece you made with your own two hands, ready to frame and display.
Why I Made This Kit
I hear the same thing over and over from people who tell me they wish they could paint… “I’m just not creative.” I don’t believe that’s true for anyone. What most people are missing isn’t talent, it’s guidance. A blank page is intimidating. A pre traced canvas with someone walking you through every single stroke, in real time, is something else entirely.
This kit exists for the person who wants to finish something. Not to master watercolor theory, not to spend money on supplies they’ll never use again, just to sit down, follow along, and end up with a painting they’re proud of.
What’s Included in Your Kit
- 100% cotton watercolor paper with a soft shimmer finish, featuring my original hand drawn mushroom house design, printed with archival pigment inks so it stays crisp and smudge free as you paint
- A cream and gold cardstock frame, so your finished piece is display ready the moment you set your brush down
- A #6 round paintbrush with a beautiful translucent green handle, sized just right for this project
- A watercolor palette with hand-poured paint dots, every color already measured out for you, no mixing guesswork required
- A printed supply sheet with an image of your palette, each color labeled in its exact location for easy identification, plus your link to the full length video tutorial
Buy the Complete Mushroom House Watercolor Kit
How the Tutorial Works
Once your kit arrives, you’ll find your tutorial link printed right on the supply sheet inside. The video is about an hour long, sometimes just a little over, and I walk through the entire painting with you step by step, using the exact same supplies that are sitting in front of you.
This isn’t a sped up demonstration or a series of quick tips. It’s a full watercolor class, in real time, from the very first wash of color in the sky to the last small detail on the door and lantern. You paint when I paint. You pause when you need to. There’s no pressure and no clock ticking, just two of us, at our own tables, working through the same piece together.
Who This Kit Is For
This kit was made with the reluctant artist in mind… the person who has always wanted to try watercolor but never known where to begin. It’s also a lovely choice for:
- A quiet, mindful evening at home
- A thoughtful gift for a friend who insists they “can’t draw”
- A creative reset after a long or stressful week
- Anyone who wants a finished piece of art, not just a hobby that gathers dust
You don’t need any prior experience. You don’t need to already own supplies. You just need an hour, a quiet corner, and a willingness to follow along.
Watch the Tutorial
Video coming soon! I’ll be adding the full watercolor tutorial right here once it’s published, so you can follow along step by step and see exactly how this piece comes together.
Ready to Begin
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally try watercolor, this is it. The Watercolor Mushroom House kit takes away every barrier standing between you and a finished painting… this is your invitation to sit down, breathe, and create something beautiful.
Handmade with love, Raeanna Tilly
Free Download Mushroom House Drawing PDF
Supply List (If You’re Using Your Own Materials)
Don’t have the kit? No problem, here’s everything you’ll need to paint along with the tutorial using your own supplies.
Paper
100% cotton watercolor paper, cold press, at least 140lb weight 5×7 is the size we use in the tutorial
Paintbrush
A #6 round brush works best for this project
Paint Colors
Burnt Sienna, Vermilion, Yellow Ochre, Payne’s Grey, Van Dyke’s Brown, Lemon Yellow, Olive Green, Hooker’s Green, Ultramarine
Other Supplies
A water cup, paper towel, and your printable drawing template (free download above)
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Raeanna
Raeanna loves her home AT FORESTS EDGE. Cultivating life with a big family in America. She is a Watercolor Artist, Writer, Gardener & a Certified Herbalist.
