Your 15 Week Watercolor Challenge: A Self-Paced Syllabus from Beginner to Intermediate

Ready to grow your watercolor skills with structure and confidence?

This 15 Week Watercolor Challenge is more than a collection of exercises — it’s a complete roadmap created by a college art professor to help you move from beginner to intermediate painter. Whether you’re just starting out, rekindling a love of art, or looking for a creative challenge in retirement, this program gives you the structure, inspiration, and support to succeed.

Inside this 23-page digital booklet, you’ll find:

✅ 15 Weekly Projects – each with a clear Goal, Skill Focus, Your Task, and Tips for success.
✅ Step-by-Step Skill Building – start with the basics (brush handling, value, color) and progress to landscapes, portraits, and figures.
✅ Curated YouTube Links – carefully selected videos that connect to each week’s lesson.
✅ Practical Project Sizes & Materials – no guesswork; you’ll know exactly what to use and what size to paint.
✅ Self-Paced Learning – designed for 6–12 hours of weekly practice, but flexible to your lifestyle.

By Week 15, you’ll have:
• A portfolio of landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and figures
• A strong understanding of watercolor’s four states and three stages
• Confidence in drawing, composition, color theory, and painting techniques

This challenge is perfect for:

• Beginners who want a structured, professor-designed path
• Intermediate painters who need focus and accountability
• Retirees and hobbyists looking for an engaging creative outlet
• Fans of Rusty Nelson’s YouTube channel who want a deeper, guided experience

Format: PDF (23 pages) – instant download, printable, and viewable on any device.

Add this syllabus along with the 15-Week Calendar for the full college-class watercolor experience.

Buy this and start your 15-week watercolor journey today!