What members say...
Come and meet some Nature Studio members and find out how they feel about the progress they've made. Watch their stories in the videos, and check out the painting results they've been getting when they feel confident from the tutorials to paint independently.
Meet Cintia...
"Even when you're following a tutorial, your signature comes through, and when you start trying your own subjects, that will come through as well."
Jackie's first solo...
"My first solo, no tutorial, fly by the seat of my pants painting! Lessons: schedule time, trust the process (I can't tell you how many times I almost threw this one away) and don't compare your work to others... this is my journey and I want to enjoy it!"
Judith's first solo painting...
"I painted this Agapanthus from a photo I took. I wanted to give up on it halfway through…but had the confidence to persevere after watching the tutorials. I had dabbled in watercolour and always longed to achieve a better result. The simple secrets of your technique have helped and encouraged me. I’ve had so much joy from all I’ve learned."
This is Angela...
"Anna showing me what to look out for and how to see different hues and tones has helped me improve my art... The skills that I've learned are transferrable to other things too... because now I can see things differently."
Casy's first solo painting...
"I completed my first solo painting 5 months after becoming a member... Although I would change things about the painting now, I am happy with it. There is no way I would have been to paint my solo project before joining."
Gail's first 'solo' painting...
"I drew as a young child and my mother thought I had talent. However, I ended up as CEO... I have never had an art lesson and started with an art teacher here who tried to push me into oil painting. Then I found Nature Studio and it literally changed my life. I give all credit to your teaching skills and wonderful tutorials for developing my artistic side. It has been fun, enlightening and a joyous experience. Look forward to developing as an artist for the sheer joy of it..."
Ginger's first 'solo' painting...
"I started watercolor... by watching YouTube tutorials. And I quickly became obsessed with this medium. I joined Nature Studio in May and did my first solo painting [two months later] in July."
Julia's first solo painting...
"I started looking for watercolor instructions and found Nature Studio! For the rest of my life, I’ll be forever thanking you for sharing your time, skills, insights & building such a wonderful community... I joined in early September... my first solo was [the next] January."
Watch Nadia's story
"I can see how my paintings have improved and it's great to hear other people say that they can see how my skills have improved."
Meet Tricia...
"Before I was a member of Nature Studio, I was paintings things... but the depth and 3D wasn't there. They didn't come to life. But now, I feel they come to life."
Syndy's first solo painting...
"My first solo painting was after 3 months and about as many tutorials... I’d been searching for information and instruction, attended a couple of classes with different people (costing more than an annual membership!) and they just didn’t do it for me. I was so excited to have painted this Aussie icon. I love painting our native animals and birds. I’ve sold a couple of prints from the professional scan, so I’m very humbled and happy with what I’ve learned and been apply to apply across a number of personal projects. Thank you Anna."
Lisa's first solo...
"[When I saw these] beautiful peppers, I thought "I have to paint these!" I snapped a picture for when I felt ready. [Painting them] was a fitting milestone as it marks one year of [Nature Studio membership]. I'm very grateful to Anna for demystifying the process of painting and making it so accessible to the inexperienced. I would never have imagined attempting anything like this before!"
Helen's first 'solo' painting...
"Despite a love of art as a child, the means and opportunities were not available to me... Fast forward to retirement... lurking close to the surface there was much doubt and insecurity. I never painted or practiced any art all these years. But I needed to try. I’ve learned so much more than technique. You’ve given back my confidence. Thank you Anna."
Lane's first solo...
"This is my first solo watercolor after starting your tutorials. I joined Nature Studio after the pandemic started. I am new to watercolors as a painter despite having been a high school art teacher and professional portrait painter. I always painted in oils (very different!). Watercolor intimidated me. I tend toward realism so was ecstatic to find your [classes] online… I am learning so much! Thank you!"
Jill's first solo ...
"I tried watercolour painting over the years and failed miserably every time. That is, until I came across your method. Beyond the techniques I am learning from your tutorials, I have also learned that sometimes it’s the teacher that makes all the difference."
Suzanne's first 'solo' painting...
"I saw some of Anna’s work on line and loved it. When I realized there were classes I could do at home, I really wanted to do it... I had an idea for a painting for a while. After joining I thought: just maybe I could paint it now... So [3 months after joining], I started. I also had family obligations to take care of and the painting traveled across country with me... I absolutely loved getting lost in the painting. Time would fly... I love all I’ve learned. I am so thankful to be part of this positive minded learning process. [Nature Studio] is great!"
A few more words from members...
"I have always loved drawing and painting - and put that love on hold for 40+ years. Finally I am doing what I love. I feel like I am returning to myself."
"[The biggest benefit membership has brought me is] having a method to learn and follow has ensured transferable skills. I now have the confidence to branch out to paint my own subjects."
"[The biggest benefit of joining Nature Studio was] giving me a passion that glows in my head all day at work while I wait for the evening to come around so that I can paint again."
"I was surprised at the quality of paintings I was able to create so early on in my painting journey thanks to the tutorials."
See what members have been sharing on Instagram
Check out these paintings members have been sharing on Instagram with the hashtag ##naturestudioart
Storm Bert provided an excellent excuse to crack out the paints and finish this annamasonart/ naturestudioofficial opening rose tutorial.
Again another long one but lots of good learning.
Paint: winsorandnewton
Papers: archespapers hot press
Brushes: rosemarybrushes
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Opening rose - Daniel Smith and Winsor and Newton watercolors on arches cold press
👉 For a work in progress photo.. the leaves took a looong time and were so tedious. Many many many layers!
#annamasonschool #realisticwatercolor #watercolor #botanicalpainting #botanical
Another watercolor painting of the red poppy I did for the first time almost 7 months ago exactly.
I liked how my first attempt turned out, and I’m even more pleased with how my skills and eye for detail have progressed when I compare this latest version with the previous one.
Paints, paper, and brushes all stayed the same. It’s just total hours practiced that’s changed, and it goes to show how much practice makes a difference.
Swipe for pics from start to finish, and a shot of the previous poppy at the very end.
Photo reference and video courtesy of Anna Mason’s Nature Studio.
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Painting cosmos. #cosmos #flowers #watercolor #annamasonschool #урокирисования #акварель #космо #цветы
Bird tutorial from book "Anna Mason`s Watercolour World." Watercolor on paper.
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Ooof this was a long one but finally finished yesterday after starting in may! Probably took about 10 hours in total, lots of layers. Shinny strawberry in watercolour following an annamasonart tutorial.
Paint: winsorandnewton
Papers: archespapers hot press
Brushes: rosemarybrushes
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This blue anemone painting took almost 3 weeks of painting sessions to complete, but for the first time since I’ve started my journey to learn watercolor, I didn’t try to rush to be done.
Although the white stamens were very tricky to paint around (and not over!), and I probably went a bit darker on the petals than the reference photo (that seems to be my natural MO when painting), I am proud of how this turned out.
Adding the finishing details of veins in the petals and final darkening around the edges and in the center took ages, but I like the final outcome.
Swipe for additional stages of my painting from start to finish.
Photo reference and video courtesy of Anna Mason’s Nature Studio.
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