Valentine’s Day Special: Create a "Tree of Love" with Watercolors!
Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re crafting for yourself, a loved one, or just enjoying some stress-free art time, this special edition painting session is for you! 🎨💖
As an art teacher for over 25 years and a well-being practitioner, I love combining art and wellness to help people relax and find joy through creativity. In this video, we’ll create a beautiful "Tree of Love"—a watercolor tree filled with red and gold hearts, symbolizing love, connection, and warmth.
Why You’ll Love This Project
✔️ Beginner-friendly – Anyone can do it! No experience needed.
✔️ A relaxing and mindful art session – Perfect for reducing stress.
✔️ No watercolour supplies? No problem! – You can substitute with acrylics, gouache, tempera paint, or even pencil crayons.
✔️ Gold accents for a magical touch – If you don’t have gold watercolors, use any gold paint or a gel pen!
✔️ Oracle Card Reading at the End – A special message just for you or the collective!
Supplies You’ll Need
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Watercolor paper or Mixed Media paper
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Watercolors (red, gold, and brown) – or substitute with acrylics, gouache, or tempera
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Brushes – A medium and a small detail brush
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Gold gel pen or paint (optional, but adds a beautiful effect!)
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Jar of water & paper towel
Step-by-Step Tutorial
1️⃣ Start with the tree trunk – Using brown watercolor, paint a graceful, flowing trunk with branches extending outward.
2️⃣ Add the hearts – Using red watercolor, paint heart-shaped leaves all over the branches. Feel free to play with different shades of red and pink!
3️⃣ Golden details – Use gold watercolor or a gel pen to highlight some hearts, adding a shimmering, magical effect.
4️⃣ Final touches – Add depth with darker tones or splatter gold paint for a dreamy finish!
5️⃣ Oracle Card Reading – Stick around till the end of the video for a special message from the universe! 💫
Watch the Full Tutorial! 🎥
👉 Tree of Love YouTube Video here 👈
This video is timestamped, so you can skip ahead to any part you’d like—whether it’s the painting process, wellness insights, or the oracle card pull.
The Power of Art & Wellness
Art isn’t just about creating—it’s about feeling, expressing, and healing. This Valentine’s Day, give yourself the gift of creative relaxation. Whether you’re painting solo or with loved ones, let this Tree of Love be a reminder of the beauty and warmth that surrounds you.
💬 Tell me in the comments: What colors would YOU use for your Tree of Love? Let’s inspire each other! 😊
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