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Branded blog cover titled “Beginner's Guide to Brush & Water Control in Watercolor,” a simple guide to watercolor brushstroke control and water balance.
Beginner’s Guide to Brush & Water Control in Watercolor watercolor tips & techniques Mar 13, 2026
Branded blog cover titled “Easy Watercolor Easter Eggs — 6 Designs for Beginners,” a simple watercolor project by Mary Moreno Studio.
Easy Watercolor Easter Eggs — 6 Simple Designs for Beginners tutorials & projects Mar 07, 2026
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Easy Watercolor Prompts for March ✨ watercolor inspiration Feb 28, 2026
Purple blog cover graphic with watercolor accents and title “What 50 Blog Posts Taught Me About Teaching Watercolor to Beginners,” featuring Mary Moreno Studio branding.
What 50 Blog Posts Taught Me About Teaching Watercolor to Beginners Feb 21, 2026
Quick & Simple Valentine Heart Watercolor Projects for Beginners (Round-Up) in Mary Moreno Studio brand colors and logo
🩷 Quick & Simple Valentine Heart Projects | Round-Up tutorial reviews & round-ups Feb 07, 2026
Creative watercolor inspiration for February featuring hearts, flowers in bottles, and beginner-friendly painting prompts focused on joy and creative connection.
Creative Watercolor Inspiration for February ✨ watercolor inspiration Jan 31, 2026
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Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor Terms: Why I Created The Watercolor Dictionary watercolor supplies & tools Jan 25, 2026
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❄️ Cool Blues Heart Watercolor Tutorial tutorials & projects Jan 17, 2026
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❄️ Winter Seasonal Creative Planning for Watercolor Beginners creative mindset & motivation Jan 10, 2026
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How to Start Watercolor Painting as a Beginner creative mindset & motivation Jan 03, 2026
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Watercolor Prompts & Inspiration for January ✨ watercolor inspiration Dec 27, 2025
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Simple Holiday Motifs for Watercolor Beginners (Using Andrea Nelson Art Supplies) tutorials & projects Dec 14, 2025
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Andrea Nelson Watercolor Art Supplies — Are They Beginner-Friendly? watercolor supplies & tools Dec 06, 2025
December watercolor inspiration for beginners featuring simple seasonal prompts like evergreens, ornaments, stars, and snow.
Watercolor Prompts & Inspiration for December ✨ watercolor inspiration Nov 29, 2025
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Find Calm This Holiday Season: Beginner-Friendly Watercolor Projects & Creative Planning Tips creative mindset & motivation Nov 22, 2025
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❄️ Easy Winterberry Watercolor Project — Practice Lifting & Charging tutorials & projects Nov 15, 2025
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💧Watercolor Lifting & Charging Techniques for Beginners watercolor tips & techniques Nov 08, 2025
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Watercolor Prompts & Inspiration for November ✨ watercolor inspiration Nov 01, 2025
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🎨 Beginner’s Guide to Student and Artist Grade Watercolor Supplies watercolor supplies & tools Oct 25, 2025
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🍂 Simple Fall Leaf Watercolor Project — Practice Layering and Glazing tutorials & projects Oct 18, 2025
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Layering and Glazing Watercolor Techniques for Beginners watercolor tips & techniques Oct 11, 2025
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Easy Watercolor Flower Bouquet Tutorials for Beginners | Round-Up tutorial reviews & round-ups Oct 04, 2025
Find watercolor inspiration this October with 5 easy prompts. Perfect for beginners, these fun ideas encourage layering, contrast, and creative practice you’ll enjoy.
Watercolor Prompts & Inspiration for October ✨ watercolor inspiration Sep 27, 2025
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Easy Halloween Watercolor Ideas for Beginners watercolor inspiration Sep 20, 2025

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Mary Moreno

Watercolor Artist & Educator

Self-taught watercolor artist and educator based in San Diego, helping beginners follow a clear, joyful path to learning watercolor — designed for real life. She shares beginner-friendly guides, structured resources, and seasonal creative ideas to help new artists build confidence and clarity one brushstroke at a time.