Ready to learn watercolor painting the right way?
Build a Strong Watercolor Painting Foundation
So you can improve your skills, increase confidence in yourself, and create beautiful art you can be proud of!
I'm in, let's do this!Which one of these applies to you?
âžś You want to learn how to paint with watercolors, but you become confused, overwhelmed, and bogged down with so much information that it even contradicts itself.
➜ You’re following tutorials, but you get frustrated that your results are nothing like what is shown.
➜ You would like to create your own paintings, but even if you follow a tutorial, you don’t feel like you’re able to do it on your own.
➜ You've dabbled in watercolor on and on during the years but don't seem to make any real progress.
âžś You've watched a lot of videos on YouTube and practiced a lot of watercolor techniques, but you still feel lost.
If you ever felt overwhelmed, frustrated, and like you can't seem to make any real progress - it's not your fault!
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If you’re like most of my students before they started learning watercolor painting with me, you've probably even hesitated to pick up your brush because you were afraid of making mistakes and wasting your supplies!
Or perhaps you diligently follow tutorials, yet your paintings look nothing like those shown in the videos. Â
Maybe you feel like no matter how many YouTube tutorials you follow and how hard you try, you can't seem to get the hang of using watercolor and you still find yourself mixing muddy colors or creating a mess on your paper.Â
And I totally get it!
Learning watercolor painting can be quite a challenge, especially with the abundance of YouTube tutorials available and the lack of guidance.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to even start in the sea of techniques and rules. And it’s easy to get frustrated with yourself and your abilities when you don’t see the progress you hope for.
And here is the Problem...
Most people believe that mastery in watercolor painting requires innate talent or endless practice.
But the truth is, the real culprit is the lack of a solid foundation in watercolor painting and the right type of practice.
Whether you aspire to paint landscapes, seascapes, or anything in between, establishing this foundation is crucial.
Because it's not about endless practice; it's about mastering the core principles that instill confidence and ease in creating your own art.
Because here is the deal 👇
Without this foundation, you're likely to continue feeling overwhelmed, lost, and frustrated with each painting session.
You might even start blaming yourself for not being talented enough because no matter what you do, you still end up with blotches, overworked paintings, and mud. Â
You will most likely continue finding yourself unhappy with what you create because you will always find fault with your finished artwork, pull it apart from top to bottom, and then throw it in a drawer, losing all interest and motivation.
And what once started as a way to express yourself and relax turns into a constant reminder of feeling like you’re simply not good enough.Â
But This could be you...
"I now look forward to painting and have scheduled time in my calendar for it."
"I now look forward to painting and have scheduled time in my calendar for it. I’ve learned so much!! My stumbling around before seems so inefficient after learning these basics."
Anita F.
"Now I find myself experimenting with colors in an addictive way!"
“Before Roadmap, mixing colors was kind of boring, and I was never sure of the results. Now I find myself experimenting with colors in an addictive way!”
Marie Fernanda T.
"I can already see improvement in my mixes"
“I already learned what I was doing wrong and I can already see improvement in my mixes while I only did my palette overview.”
Monique v. B.
"I now feel able to create my own paintings"
“I now feel able to create my own paintings - I have to practice a lot - but I now have the confidence to do so!”
Petra S.
"I can't tell you how happy it makes me to be able to handle watercolour a whole lot better than before the course.”
“Thank you so much for all the skills that you have given us since the Roadmap journey started, I can't tell you how happy it makes me to be able to handle watercolour a whole lot better than before the course.”
Terri R.
 "I'm much more relaxed doing these lessons and that makes it more fun.”
“Your course has taught me so much. I like to go back and repeat the lessons to see how much I've improved. I'm much more relaxed doing these lessons and that makes it more fun.”
Kathleen R.
"Watercolour has become an important part of my life"
“Watercolour has become an important part of my life, and I certainly wouldn’t be as far along in my development if it wasn’t for makoccino”
 Jannette C.
It was "artist-life" changing!
"I took this course with Mako a little over a year ago and it was "artist-life" changing!"
Phyllis C.
"My foundations were so crystal clear"
"After the 6 weeks of this course, my foundations were so crystal clear, I approached my new paintings with a whole new perspective!"
Zahra S.
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The only difference between you and the people you see here?
They decided they were going to stop doing the same things over and over again expecting a different result.Â
They decided to make a change!
Hey, I'm Mako!
Watercolor artist, author, and teacher.Â
For as long as I can remember, painting has been a way for me to express myself and do something creative at the same time. But I wasn't a natural-born artist.Â
I spent years developing my skills through trial and error and trying to figure out how watercolor ACTUALLY works so I can create my own watercolor paintings with confidence and ease.Â
Seeing others struggle with watercolors, questioning their abilities, or contemplating giving up, fueled my mission to help watercolor enthusiasts just like.
I wanted to show them that mastering this medium and creating your own watercolor painting with confidence is absolutely possible when you grasp the foundations of watercolor and have someone guide you in a way that makes sense, keeps it simple, and supports you every step of the way.
Because every watercolor painting, regardless of its complexity, or whether or not you want to paint landscapes, seascapes, or something else one day, is built on the same watercolor painting foundation, it’s the secret to success.
And I want to help you develop the skills and confidence needed so you can start creating your own watercolor paintings that you can be proud of!
Introducing…Â
The Roadmap to
Watercolor PaintingÂ
A step-by-step journey designed to help you build a solid foundation in watercolor painting the right way and without all the guesswork and overwhelm, so you can finally make progress and start confidently creating your own beautiful watercolor art, you can be proud of!
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By the end of this program you'll be able to...
➜ Confidently choose the right type of watercolor supplies and use them strategically while knowing how they will affect your painting results
➜ Mix watercolors like a pro so you can say goodbye to muddy colors and hello to harmony in your paintings!
➜ Use your paint like a pro. No more streaky or blotchy results in your finished artwork, but perfectly layered and blended paint that will now create a sense of depth in your paintings and the right atmosphere!
➜ Control and balance water and paint like a pro - no more feeling like you don’t know what you’re doing and creating a streaky, wet mess!
➜ Troubleshoot your paintings when something doesn’t go according to plan! Because if you don't know what the problem is, how are you supposed to fix it and avoid doing it again?
➜ Confidently paint subjects of your own on your own  with a “toolbox” full of techniques and possibilities that will give you clarity, control, and the freedom to play and experiment - with confidence!Â
When you develop a solid foundation, here's what becomes possible:
Listen to what my student Allie is saying about the program:
Meet Roadmap grad Rae Baker
"I started Mako's Roadmap course in April 2021. I am now an artist who enjoys her craft and have been able to take part in an art exhibition for the first time. I have come so far in just 6 months with Mako's expert tuition and support, and I am so very grateful to her for this. 🖌🙏"
"It's amazing what can happen in a year! So much has happened in the last year that has tried and tested my every cell but one thing I have clinged on to is my new love of painting. Most of this progression and learning has been because of the amazing makoccino. She is a wonderful teacher. Who knows what I will be painting a year from now!"
"My stumbling around before seems so inefficient after learning these basics."
"My skills grew exponentially when I joined this course!"
"I understand so many things I would not even notice before, I sharpened my eyes and skills so much!"
Let me show you what you'll get access to when you enroll into the program
#1 Transform your Watercolor Journey
Imagine investing time and effort into a painting, only to have it ruined by paper that falls apart and paint that looks muddy and streaky.Â
It's like trying to run a marathon in flip flops — it would be uncomfortable, ineffective, and it would massively hinder your progress!
So in this module, we'll cover how you can set yourself up for success right from the start!
On the Road Trip #1, You'll Discover:
🗹 The Secret to Instant Improvement
🗹 How to Confidently Choose Your Supplies without wasting time and money on the wrong ones.
🗹 How to Effortlessly Use Your Brush to Create Beautiful Art so that drawing skills become unnecessary!
đź—ą The Sneaky Nuances of Watercolor Paints that significantly impact your mixing results.
...AND MORE!
"Using better paints makes it much more fun. This is my first watercolor class and I couldn't have picked a better one. Thank you Mako!" Pat M.
"The right paper DOES make a difference!! Everything was much easier and less frustrating!" Gypsy S.
#2 Mix Your Watercolors Like a Pro
Have you ever looked at a beautiful watercolor painting and wondered how the artist achieved this sense of color harmony in their paintings while others look rather chaotic, muddy, and dull?Â
That's because one of the key skills successful watercolor painters have is a deep understanding of color theory.
That's Why On the 2nd Trip, You'll Discover:
🗹 The TRUTH about Your Colors and how they can influence your mixing results - if you want to avoid a muddy mess
🗹  This Single Most important Tool That Will Help You Mix any Color Like a Pro, so You Can Ditch Regular Color-Mixing Charts
🗹 The Secret to Harmonious Watercolor Paintings
...AND SO MUCH MORE!
"I have to say that this was the MOST thorough and well-explained discussion on color mixing that I have seen!"
"I have to say that this was the MOST thorough and well-explained discussion on color mixing that I have seen..and I have watched a lot of videos over the past year trying to understand this. Thanks for making clear an easily confusing topic. I'm much smarter about how to use colors and make adjustments!" Mary C.
#3 Create Depth in Your Paintings
The key to creating the illusion of depth on paper is mastering the paint-to-water ratio and successfully layering the paint while avoiding blotchy results.
On the 3rd Trip, You'll Discover:
🗹 Use these 7 tips when applying your paint so you can create depth in your painting layer by layer without creating a mess
🗹 Discover what you need to pay attention to when adjusting your paint-to-water ratio so you can confidently control lightness and darkness in your painting like a pro
🗹 A crucial element most watercolor beginners overlook when it comes to applying paint to paper while avoiding streaky and blotchy results
🗹 Two simple but powerful methods you can use to change the atmosphere and mood in your painting while making your colors glow
🗹 Create a variety of beautiful city and mountain landscape paintings by practicing what you’ve learned
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"What a difference knowing that makes!"
#4 Blend Your Colors
Like a Pro
Without proper blending, watercolor paintings can look flat, unrealistic, and like a hot mess.
On the 3rd trip, you'll discover:
🗹 Various methods to blend your colors so you can successfully convey a sense of atmosphere and realism in your paintingsÂ
🗹 The key you want to keep in mind when creating gradual transitions of color so you don’t end up with a muddy mess
🗹 One simple trick that will help you blend your colors more effortlessly
🗹 How to start incorporating these two elements to create a sense of depth just by focusing on color mixing
🗹 Create beautiful landscape paintings, including lush wheatfields, misty mountains, and a sunset at the lake, while practicing your watercolor blending skills
"Like so many of you, I have been completely bewitched by painting misty trees and hills, and clapping with joy over how many layers of hills I can now create with mist in between!" Terri R.
#5 Balance Water And The Flow of The Paint Like A Pro
The key to wet into wet painting is knowing how to control water and paint - no matter its consistency - not only on paper but also on your brush. And this is something everyone can learn!
On the 5th trip, you'll discover:
🗹 How to control the water and the flow of your paint without creating a streaky wet mess
🗹 The key stages that you need to be aware of when painting wet on wet so you can be in control of your results
🗹 How to start using these two methods to make your painting look more three-dimensional and realistic
🗹 A “toolbox” to use wet into wet and troubleshoot when things don’t go your way without the need to panic
🗹 How to create beautiful landscape paintings, including mysterious forests, foggy and rainy mountain views, sunrises, and late-night cityscapes, while practicing watercolor control techniques
#6 Create Your Own Masterpieces Like A Pro
Knowing watercolor painting techniques is one thing; using them independently in your painting is another.Â
In this Module:
🗹 How to come up with ideas on what to paint
🗹 Where and how to pick your reference image
🗹 How to effectively observe your reference image before you start painting
🗹 Discover these three fundamental areas that create space within your painting
🗹 How to simplify your painting by keeping what's most important and removing what's not
🗹 Discover three ways to make your focal point stand out
🗹  Get my 3-P process of painting creation while creating your own masterpiece
WHAT ABOUT A GUARANTEE?
If for any reason, you’re not having fun or getting out of this experience what you expected, you have 14 days to request a full refund. No questions asked! All you have to do is simply send an email to [email protected], and your request will be processed.
Bonus #1
Lifetime Access to the Complete Roadmap to Watercolor Curriculum
+ Future Updates of the Course
Go through the course at your own time and come back to the lesson any time you like! Plus, you get access to future updates of the course!Â
Lifetime access includes all the course's pre-recorded videos, downloads, and tutorials.
Bonus #2
Templates & Guides
Everyone learns differently. That's why I also included in-depth PDF guides and step-by-step instructions to read and follow along to save you time.Â
225+ pages in-depth PDFÂ guides including:
- In-depth course material
- Troubleshoot checklists
- Templates
- Step-by-step instructions
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Bonus #3
Exploring the art of creating your own masterpiece (Live Painting Recordings)
Taking all the techniques and watercolor foundations you've learned on your road trip, it's time to create something on your own.Â
In this class, I'll show you how to approach a reference image and paint it step by step using everything you've learned on this journey.Â
So, Let’s Recap!
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When you enroll in the Roadmap to Watercolor Painting Self-Study course, you'll get...
âžś The Roadmap to Watercolor Painting Self-Study Program (6 Core Modules)
➜ Lifetime Access to the Complete Roadmap to Watercolor Curriculum + Any Future Updates
➜ Templates & 225+ pages in-depth PDF guides
➜ Exploring the art of creating your own masterpiece (2 Exclusive Live Painting Recordings)
SO NOW IT’S TIME TO MAKE ONE OF TWO CHOICES…
Option 1:
You do it on your own.
You could move forward as usual and try to learn how to paint with watercolors on your own without having a clear plan or guidance while running into the big risk of feeling overwhelmed and frustrated because you’re still not sure what you’re doing and not seeing any real results.
Option 2:
Start Making Progress NOW!
You can 100% commit to finally putting yourself and your self-care hobby first, and learn how to paint with watercolors using a step-by-step program to develop a solid foundation without all the guesswork, self-doubt, and overwhelm!Â
If you already know that you want to learn watercolor painting and take it seriously, and you’re ready to develop a solid watercolor painting foundation so you can confidently create your own beautiful watercolor art you’re proud of - then the choice is obvious!Â
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Simply click the button below!
Yes, sign me up!The Roadmap to Watercolor Painting is perfect for you if…Â
✔️ You've been following along with YouTube tutorials but just can't seem to get the hang of using watercolor.
✔️ When you decide to put paint to paper and start practicing, you get bogged down because there is just so much information and so many techniques that make you feel confused and overwhelmed about where to even start
✔️ You want to stop dabbling and feeling lost and finally commit to learning watercolor painting the right way so that you can finally make progress
 ✔️ You want to rekindle that passion for watercolor painting!
✔️ You want the process of painting with watercolor to just “click” so when you sit down with a blank sheet of paper, you know the exact steps needed to translate the image in your head (or from a reference) on your ownÂ
✔️ You want to feel confident when creating your art and sharing it with friends, family, and the worldÂ
✔️ You want to learn watercolor painting so you can fill up your time with something that makes you feel alive, alert, and creative
✔️ You're feeling stuck and want to follow a step-by-step program that will teach you exactly what you need to know to learn watercolor and start mastering this medium
✔️ You already have a solid watercolor painting foundation and now want to advance your skills so you can advance your skills beyond beginner level!
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If you nodded yes to any of the above, then the Roadmap to Watercolor Painting is perfect for you!Â
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That sounds like me! Sign me up!
