Watercolor painting has become an increasingly popular creative hobby. But not everyone has the skills or ideas to start a project from scratch, without having a model to draw inspiration from.
Fortunately, there are many free and easy watercolor templates online that you can print. So, these models can serve as a starting point for creating your own watercolor.
What are the easiest designs to paint with watercolor?
To start with watercolor, it will be better to choose to start painting simple patterns, without too many details and color mixtures. Generally, when you start, you start painting the following patterns:
- Simple landscapes (lavender fields, sunset sun, facade of a house);
- Flowers (roses, poppies, sunflowers), fruits, vegetables, trees and plants;
- Everyday objects (cups coffee, musical instrument, candle );
- Animals (butterflies, snails, cats, mice, fish).
Know that there are many watercolor tutorials for beginners which provide step-by-step instructions. These resources often include templates or images that can be used as a guide. They usually break the process down into manageable steps, making it easier for beginners to follow the process and create their own watercolor paintings.
Easy-to-reproduce watercolor templates
Here are the best easy and free watercolor patterns I found on Pixabay where you can download them and then print them:
Where to find easy and free watercolor templates?
One of the best sources for free watercolor templates is Pinterest. This platform is a treasure trove of inspiration for artists, with countless paintings dedicated to watercolors. A simple search for “free watercolor templates” on Pinterest yields a plethora of options to choose from. From florals and landscapes to animals and abstract designs, there is something for every preference and style. Once you find a template you like, simply click on it to view the full image, then print it on watercolor paper of good quality.
Creative Market is another great source for watercolor templates. Not all of them are free but by searching the Free Dunloads tab you will be able to find some. By searching for “watercolor templates” you will come across different templates that can be downloaded and printed. These templates often come in the form of digital files, such as PDF or JPEG, which can be easily resized and printed according to your preferences. Whether you're looking for a simple flower crown or a more complex landscape, Creative Market has a diverse selection of watercolor designs.
Easy and inexpensive watercolor models
If you have a small budget, you can treat yourself to watercolor models + step-by-step explanations to complete your project. For this, there are watercolor books on several themes.
See for example Watercolor notebooks n°17: Painting the Landscapes of Provence – 14 watercolors explained step-by-step on Amazon.
Pixabay image attributions: Alexandra Haynak – Andrzej Wallis – Kei – JL G – Oberholster Venita – Prawny – navallo – hansuan_fabregas-
