Have you ever admired a delicate watercolor butterfly and wished you could paint one yourself? Perhaps you’ve followed tutorials but still feel unsure about how much water to use, how to blend colors, or when to add details. This mini-course will help you understand the techniques behind painting a watercolor butterfly, so you can make your own creative decisions instead of simply copying every brushstroke.
The course is in development. Lessons and resources will be delivered digitally within 3–4 weeks of purchase.
Get a feel for Lucy’s gentle, step-by-step teaching style in this short trailer.
I’m a watercolor artist inspired by the beauty and magic of nature. Painting is one of the ways I slow down, notice small details and make space for creativity.
I share watercolor in a gentle, approachable way, so you can enjoy the process while building confidence with each brushstroke.
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These paintings are examples from Lucy’s gallery, not previews of the butterfly course lessons. Explore the full gallery →
This course is designed for beginner and developing watercolor learners who would appreciate a calm, structured learning experience and personal encouragement. You don’t need to paint perfectly—bring your watercolor supplies, curiosity and willingness to experiment.
Temporary visual mockups from the existing gallery; these are not butterfly course lesson images.
Follow a gentle, step-by-step path from a simple butterfly sketch to a finished painting, while learning how to make the watercolor decisions for yourself.
Everything is delivered digitally so you can follow along at your own pace and return to the techniques whenever you’d like more practice.
I’m developing this mini-course and inviting a first group of five founding students to experience the lessons and help me improve them.
NZ$39
Founding student price · Initial group: 5 students
The course is in development and is not available immediately after purchase. Lessons and printable resources will be delivered digitally within 3–4 weeks. Your specific expected delivery date will be communicated before or at purchase, and I’ll provide updates if the schedule changes.
I’m initially aiming to work with five students so I can give each person thoughtful feedback. If fewer than five people join, I’ll communicate whether the pilot will proceed or be cancelled.
A peek at the skills you’ll practise in each lesson.
LESSON 1Start with a simple butterfly outline and observe the shapes and symmetry of the wings.
LESSON 2See how paper and brush wetness affect your painting, then practise blended colors and soft, transparent washes.
LESSON 3Build the main wing shapes and colors with delicate transitions and luminous watercolor effects.
LESSON 4Layer after the first washes dry, adding deeper colors, wing patterns and details.
LESSON 5Balance colors, edges and details, and learn when to stop before overworking your watercolor.
It’s designed for beginner and developing watercolor learners who want a calm, structured way to paint a butterfly. You don’t need to paint perfectly—bring your watercolor supplies, curiosity and willingness to experiment.
Step-by-step video lessons, a printable butterfly outline, a color-mixing guide, a painting practice sheet, and personal feedback on one finished butterfly painting.
Bring your watercolor supplies. You can use the paints, paper and brushes you already have as you follow the lessons.
The course is in development. I plan to deliver the lessons and resources digitally within 3–4 weeks of your purchase. Your specific expected delivery date will be communicated before or at purchase, and I’ll provide updates if the schedule changes.
If I cancel the pilot and cannot deliver the promised course, I’ll provide a full refund. If delivery is delayed, I’ll communicate the revised timeline and appropriate options.
Join the first group of founding students, learn at your own pace, and share one finished butterfly painting for personal feedback.
Join as a founding student · NZ$39Questions before joining? Contact Lucy.