Cactus Watercolor Tutorial - Learn Loose Watercolor with Step by Step Instruction

It's time for another watercolor tutorial! Learn to paint a saguaro cactus and prickly pear cactus with me as I show you how I approach each of these cacti in a different watercolor technique. The goal is to HAVE FUN, stay loose with the painting strokes and build your layers and color variations. Less overthinking, more trying and adjusting.
If you enjoyed this tutorial, check out a few other watercolor tutorials on my channel:
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Below is a list of my favorite watercolor materials.
- Sakura Koi Sketchbox Watercolor Paint, 8, 12, 24, 36, or 72 Color Set: tinyurl.com/bl...
- Kuretake Picture Letter Gansai Tanbi, 36 Color Set (MC20/36V): amzn.to/2tmdjUg
- Daniel Smith Watercolor Half Pan Sets: tinyurl.com/Da...
- Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Sets and Individual Tubes: tinyurl.com/Bl...
Paint Palette:
- Martin Universal Design Watercolor Palette, Blue Case: amzn.to/37MSzDT
- Blick folding palette box: tinyurl.com/Bl...
Brushes:
- Princeton Brushes (budget friendly): amzn.to/2RNqCGL
- Escoda Brushes (more expensive): amzn.to/37PSAr0
- Chinese Calligraphy / Kanji / Sumi / Watercolor Brush Set of 3: amzn.to/3uAbwoF
Paper (budget friendly for beginners):
- Fluid Easy-Block Watercolor Paper Blocks: tinyurl.com/Bl...
- Strathmore Watercolor Sketchbook 24 sheets: amzn.to/2T13Quj
My favorite cold press watercolor paper: www.amazon.com...
A less expensive watercolor paper for practice: shrsl.com/3fmx8 or shrsl.com/3fmxb
Winsor & Newton watercolor sheets: amzn.to/2v1jgXv
Jar to hold water:
- Talenti ice cream (eat the ice cream, save the jar ;))
- Ball Mason Jar Pack of 2: amzn.to/39NXZze
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Cathy is a self taught watercolor artist and businesswoman based in Los Angeles, CA. Easy Sunday Club is a collection of Cathy's watercolor art, and baby/children's soft goods that showcase playful interpretations of subjects in her loose and expressive painting style. Prior to art, Cathy got an MBA and worked in corporate for over 10 years and Nam is an attorney. This channel is our way of giving back to the art community.
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Music: In French (Used w/ Artist Permission)
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[@flutterbydragonfly]

Great video. Thank you. I grew up in the Sonoran desert. Saguaro is pronounced Sa WAR o 😊.

[@EasySundayClub]

that’s good to know! it sounds prettier than SaGUA-ro for sure 😆.

[@DisplayofColor]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing. 🙏🏻🙂

[@EasySundayClub]

My pleasure 😊

[@charlierewilding]

Really enjoyed watching this thank you Cathy! I'm saving for later to give this a go.

[@EasySundayClub]

She’s better at painting succulence than taking care of them- jk! -nam

[@charlierewilding]

@@EasySundayClub hahaha 🤣

[@difehernandez]

wonderful! Thanks for sharing 💚

[@YourBookofMemories]

Love this so much thank you for taking time to share with us! Love your positive attitude toward this art! I really have trouble letting go, but this I feel is going to help me! Thank you!

[@EasySundayClub]

I appreciate your feedback! letting go sounds easy but takes practice too :).

[@robinsusich4247]

Just found your channel and really liked your tutorial. Thanks!

[@EasySundayClub]

Thank you Robin! Hope you had fun with this one.

[@KateShaw2]

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