See Why Artists Keep Coming Back
"As a first time attendee, I didn't know what to expect, I was totally blown away by the quality of every presentation and each artists commitment to the learning process. This far exceeded my expectations and I'll be back next year."
“Thank you for the great opportunity to try new things and find new ways... and experience new colors."
"My first WCL event and I was blown away. I loved the format and the instructors were varied and wonderful. Looking forward to next WCL event!"
"This was my first time attending Watercolor live. I could not be happier and want to send out a big thank you to Eric and Kelly and everyone that helped to put this one and teach us. Can't wait till next year!
“My Second WCL and I will be back next year!”
"This was fantastic conference and of tremendous value to me... In addition to that I was able to ask questions directly to the artists and observe Q&As from other participants. Watercolor Live = better world."
“I had a fabulous four days and plenty more painting to do! Thank you so much Eric Rhoads and the entire team and all the artists. Food for the soul”
3 Days Of Premium Instruction In Watercolor Painting
The Only Place To See 24+ Of The World’s Top Artists Teach Their Signature Techniques & Style! Including...
from Master watercolor painters revealing their signature techniques.
to speed up your watercolor painting ability by months or even years.
to play around with and discuss the concepts you’ve just learned.
Evening Paint-A-Longs & Cocktails to cut loose with your new friends and have fun!
who can help answer your watercolor painting questions.
to ensure you absorb all the once-in-a-lifetime lessons being taught.
January 21-23, 2026
Online
Money Back Guarantee
Growth in 3 days, not decades
Unlock years of watercolor progress with live training, replays, and expert guidance
Essential Techniques Day
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Master color mixing
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Canvas prep & setup
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Find your go-to brush shapes
Foundations & Technique Mastery
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Master essential watercolor skills
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Paint live with pros
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Build confidence fast
Creativity, Style & Subject Focus
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Explore various painting styles
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Learn landscapes, portraits +
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Q&A and paint-along
Advanced Skills & Real Progress
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Unlock pro-level techniques
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Watch full painting demo
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Celebrate and grow together
January 21-23, 2026
Online
Money Back Guarantee
Invest In The Artist You're Becoming
Avoid costly travel and hotels, get elite Watercolor training from home instead.
General
Watercolor Live - 2026 - Main Registration
3 full days of live training
Replay access for 30 days
Join our private artist community
Evening happy hour paint-along
Q&A sessions with the artists
Bonus
FREE Watercolor training e-book ($67 value)
Premier
Watercolor Live - 2026 - Main Registration
Everything in General, plus:
Replay access for 6 months
Essentials Day (Jan 20) included
$250 PaintTube gift card
Replay Vault access included
Bonus
FREE access to Essential Techniques Day ($299 value) & a FREE $250 PaintTube gift card!
V.I.P
Watercolor Live - 2026 - Main Registration
Everything in Premier, plus:
Replay access for 1 year
Returning attendee credit ($200)
Bonus
FREE access to Essential Techniques Day ($299 value) & a FREE $250 PaintTube credit!
Exclusive Bonuses with Every Ticket
When you join Watercolor Live 2026, you’re not just getting 3 days of world-class instruction you’re unlocking even more tools designed to inspire, connect, and accelerate your growth.
FREE Watercolor training e-book, where you'll uncover secret tips and techniques so you can create master works of art from home ($67 value)
FREE access to Essential Techniques Day, where you'll learn all the basics, from color mixing to canvas setup, in a super clear way. ($299 value - Premier/VIP Only)
FREE $250 PaintTube credit, where you'll be able to access thousands of professionally crafted art lessons from more master artist. (Premier/VIP Only)
Frequently Asked Questions
Watercolor Live 2026 is a 3-day virtual training event happening January 21–23, 2026, that brings together 20+ world-class watercolor artists to teach live, step-by-step techniques, demos, and insights. Whether you're a complete beginner (even if you say “I can’t draw a stick figure!”) or an advanced painter looking for elite mastery, this event is suitable for you. You'll learn directly from top pros while connecting with a global community of passionate artists from your own home or studio.
The live event runs daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET. Can’t make it during this time? No worries! All attendees get access to replays, so you can catch up, rewatch, or pause whenever it fits your schedule.
No travel needed—Watercolor Live is fully online, saving you the time, hassle, and cost of flights and hotels.
The demos are NEW content with some being live and some being pre-recorded with the artist talking live over the demo.
Yes, you can purchase a standalone ticket for Essential Techniques Day here: https://store.streamlinepublishing.com/products/watercolor-live-2026-essential-techniques-add-on
Happy Hour painting will be an image on the screen that everyone paints.
You’ll walk away with new techniques, hands-on practice, expert feedback, and a clear roadmap for creating stronger, more confident watercolor paintings.
Yes! If you don’t feel you’ve received the full value of your ticket after Day 1, you can request a full refund.
Tickets are limited to allow for more Q&A time for the attendees, and registration fills up quickly, so it’s best to reserve your spot early.