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Online Watercolor Art Class
Watercolor Gnomes
Paint three delightful holiday gnomes and turn them into a whimsical handmade card.
Join the Class for $7
Self-paced class • Unlimited access • Beginner-friendly
A cheerful little holiday class
Let’s paint some whimsical gnomes.
This playful watercolor class includes four creative projects designed to help you loosen up, explore simple character design, and make charming holiday art.
I’ll walk you step by step through drawing and painting a basic gnome, customizing your own character, creating two themed holiday gnomes, and bringing all three characters together in a festive card design.
Draw
Begin with easy shapes and approachable drawing techniques for building your gnome.
Paint
Add color, texture, shadows, and playful watercolor details.
Customize
Change the hat, colors, accessories, and details to make each gnome your own.
Simple, playful watercolor
Create three gnomes filled with personality.
You don’t need advanced drawing or watercolor skills to create these sweet holiday characters.
Each project breaks the process into simple steps so that you can focus on having fun with color, shapes, texture, and the little details that give every gnome its own personality.
Follow clear, step-by-step demonstrations
Learn how to customize the basic gnome design
Work at your own pace and revisit the lessons anytime
Inside the class
Festive projects you can make your own
Use my examples as your guide, then choose your own colors, patterns, hats, accessories, and holiday details.
Christmas Tree Gnome
Create a playful gnome with a wonderfully wild Christmas tree hat.
Classic Holiday Gnome
Paint a simple gnome while exploring watercolor texture and shading.
All Three Gnomes
Bring your finished characters together in a cheerful holiday card design.
Four creative projects
What you’ll make inside the class
1
Simple Gnome
Learn the basic drawing and painting process from start to finish.
2
Custom Gnome
Use the basic formula to design a gnome with your own details and personality.
3
Holiday Gnomes
Paint candy cane and Christmas tree inspired character designs.
4
Gnome Card
Combine all three gnomes into a delightful handmade holiday card.
Made for playful artists
A lovely place to begin with watercolor.
This is a great starter class when you’re new to watercolor, drawing, or creating whimsical characters.
It is also a fun, low-pressure project for experienced artists who want a little creative inspiration during the holiday season.
There is no deadline and no pressure to keep up. Choose your favorite project or paint all of the gnomes at your own pace.
The curriculum
Short lessons with complete demonstrations
Follow the projects in order or jump directly to the gnome that inspires you most.
1
Recommended Art Supplies
2
How to Draw and Paint a Gnome — Step by Step
3
How to Paint Your Own Custom Gnome
4
Candy Cane Gnome
5
Christmas Tree Gnome
6
All Three Gnomes Holiday Card Idea
Create on your schedule
A relaxed, self-paced art class
Once you enroll, you can access the course whenever you are ready to paint.
Unlimited Access
Return to the lessons and paint the projects again whenever inspiration strikes.
Work at Your Pace
Pause the demonstrations, take breaks, and create on your own schedule.
Beginner-Friendly
Simple shapes and clear demonstrations make the projects approachable and fun.
Enroll today
Join Watercolor Gnomes
Spend a little creative time painting charming holiday characters you can use for cards, gifts, art journal pages, or festive decorations.
$7
One-time payment
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