Free & Premium Resources
for Artists & Creatives
Welcome to the Mandakyns Art Resources Hub!
Here you’ll find a growing collection of free guides, worksheets, and tools designed to support your creative and professional journey. From watercolor tutorials to business logbooks, these resources are here to help you grow and stay organized.
FREE Watercolor
Companion Guide
The Ultimate Watercolor Product Guide
Your curated list of the best watercolor supplies and tools, complete with personal recommendations.
Contains an Exclusive Discount!
FREE
Art References
Sketches, Reference Images, & More
Choose from a variety of references designed to help growing artists learn, experiment, and practice, alongside videos and tutorials!
MORE COMING SOON!
FREE
Video Tutorials
Visit my YouTube Channel
Access selected bonus videos pulled directly from
Comprehensive Watercolor – An Interactive Guide for Learning to Paint with Watercolor.
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Essential
Resource Guide
External Websites
& Tools!
A handpicked list of excellent external resources to visit that will help you along your watercolor journey.
A curated selection of the finest websites & resources for education about watercolor!
In-Person
Learning
CAVA Art Classes & Workshops!
Join me for workshops with the Cherokee Alliance of Visual Artists at the Gaffney Visitor’s Center & Art Gallery!
Located at 210 W. Frederick St. Gaffney, SC 29340.
Blog
Highlights
From the Blog: Watercolor Journey!
Dive deeper with articles designed to help you grow as an artist and creative entrepreneur.
Read posts with content designed for consumption for watercolorists!
Community &
Creative Connections
Watercolor Metamorphosis Discord Community:
Connect with fellow enthusiasts, share your work, ask questions, & participate in exclusive challenges and discussions!
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Get Inspired &
Find Cool Ideas!
Follow Mandakyns on Pinterest for curated boards filled with watercolor inspiration, creative tips, and product recommendations!
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New resources are added regularly, so check back often for fresh inspiration and tools to support your creative journey!
- Guest Exhibit – Chloe ComptonGuest Exhibit – Chloe Compton Landscape & Memory Location: Gaffney Visitor’s Center & Art Gallery Presented by: The Cherokee Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA) Exhibit Dates: May 8 – June 27, 2025 Reception: May 29, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm Talk by Artist: Begins at 6:00 pm Artist Statement: “Upstate South Carolina, with its …
- FUNDAMENTALS OF WATERCOLOR Presentation on June 24th
Experience watercolor like never before! Artist Amanda Clarke-Peterson presents a live demonstration and talk exploring the fundamentals of watercolor painting—perfect for curious beginners and art lovers. Includes a free downloadable product guide! - Enter to Win a Signed Copy of Comprehensive Watercolor Giveaway!Enter to Win a Signed Copy of Comprehensive Watercolor Giveaway! Celebrate the launch of Comprehensive Watercolor – An Interactive Guide for Learning to Paint with Watercolor by entering our special giveaway event! We’re giving away one (1) signed paperback copy, valued at $79.99, to one lucky winner. About the Comprehensive Watercolor giveaway Created by artist …
- What’s Next After Comprehensive Watercolor?The journey doesn’t end here. See what’s next for Amanda Clarke-Peterson and the future of Beyond Watercolor, the upcoming follow-up to this interactive guide.
- Why This Book Belongs in Libraries and Art ClassroomsDiscover why Comprehensive Watercolor is an ideal fit for libraries, educators, and art classrooms—and how to request it for your local system.
