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Welcome to Mary Moreno Studio —
where beginners follow a joyful, streamlined path to learning watercolor, designed for real life.
I’m Mary — self-taught artist, educator, and author of The Watercolor Dictionary (Amazon, 2025).
I help beginners build confidence and enjoy watercolor through easy how-to guides, beginner resources, and creative ideas — one step at a time.
I started painting in 2020 with no art background, just a brush and a lot of curiosity. Now I help new artists feel prepared, supported, and excited to begin.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to try watercolor, but I don’t know where to start,” this is where you belong. ✨
🎨 Confused by Watercolor Terms? I've Got You
"Bloom," "charging," "wet-on-wet" — watercolor vocabulary can feel overwhelming when you're just trying to paint.
The Watercolor Dictionary turns watercolor terms into simple, approachable language — a reference tool designed to help watercolor make more sense now and at every stage of your creative journey.
Available in paperback and hardcover on Amazon.
Get it on Amazon →New to watercolor — with unopened supplies?
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A free starter guide for watercolor newcomers, this simple downloadable walks you through the very first steps so you can begin using your paints with ease.
Start with Easy Watercolor First Steps →
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