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."
"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 20+ 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.
Growth in 3 days, not decades
Unlock years of watercolor progress with live training, replays, and expert guidance
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 & more
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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

New to watercolor? Spend one focused day building the foundations you need before Watercolor Live begins, taught by a dedicated faculty focused purely on fundamentals.
Dedicated beginner-focused faculty (separate from main event)
Full day, 11:00 AM – 6:35 PM Eastern
10-day replay access included
Early breakout rooms to meet fellow artists
Materials guidance & fundamental technique demos
No main event ticket required to attend standalone
Important: Essential Techniques Day is a separate pre-event with its own instructors. Attend it on its own or add it to your main event ticket.
Choose the Experience That Matches Your Goals
- Replay access (30 days)
- 3 Full Days of Watercolor Live
- Pre-Event Seminars
- Watercolor Live Community
- Live Breakout Sessions
- Cocktail Hour Paint-Along
- Replay access (6 months)
- 3 Full Days of Watercolor Live
- Pre-Event Seminars
- Watercolor Live Community
- Live Breakout Sessions
- Cocktail Hour Paint-Along
PLUS - Essentials of Watercolor: Foundations Library ($679 value)
- Replay access (1 year)
- 3 Full Days of Watercolor Live
- Pre-Event Seminars
- Watercolor Live Community
- Live Breakout Sessions
- Cocktail Hour Paint-Along
PLUS - Essentials of Watercolor: Foundations Library ($679 value)
- Access to the Watercolor Live Event Video Archive
- Limited to 75 tickets
- Must purchase by November 1 to receive swag bag
Start Learning Before Watercolor Live Begins
Your Watercolor Live experience doesn’t begin on Day One. Platinum and Diamond ticket holders receive instant access to the Essentials of Watercolor: Foundations Library, an on-demand collection of watercolor demos designed to build confidence and help you get more out of every live session.
Curated sessions focused on watercolor fundamentals
Core instruction on values, edges, color, and brush control
Foundational techniques that prepare you for live demos
Frequently Asked Questions
Watercolor Live 2027 is a 3-day virtual training event happening January 20-22, 2027, 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.
You can upgrade your Watercolor Live 2027 ticket from Gold to Platinum or Diamond, or from Platinum to Diamond, here: https://store.streamlinepublishing.com/products/watercolor-live-2027-upgrades
Cocktail 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.
Essential Techniques Day is a separate pre-event on January 19, 2027, taught by its own faculty and focused on watercolor fundamentals. It runs 11:00 AM – 6:35 PM ET, includes 10-day replay access, and costs $197. Attend it on its own or add it to any main event ticket.
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