Beyond The Storm Living
@beyondthestormliving
Celebrating watercolor, creativity, and the passions that color our lives
watercolor Artist
Painting slowly, learning as I go, and finding calm through color and process.
Creative Hands
A lifelong habit of creating, building, and playing with materials and ideas.
Cozy Creative Life
A soft mix of slow days, home life, and quiet creative inspiration.
I’m a curious spirit and lifelong crafter, learning watercolor as a way to slow down, refocus, and find a bit of calm in everyday life. I’m a mom, a bunny and quail owner, and someone who’s always been drawn to making things by hand and keeping life as simple and peaceful as possible. I love cozy rainy days, quiet creative moments, and the small rituals that make a home feel warm and lived in.
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Studio Notes
Featured Art Supplies
A curated selection of art materials I use, test, and explore in the studio—from brushes and paints to papers and tools—shared through hands-on impressions and creative experience.
Learning in progress
I’m still figuring out my style while trying different tutorials, and I enjoy the moment when something finally starts to click after a few messy attempts.
Material curiosity
I like trying new materials and tools, repurposing supplies, and finding good deals that quietly grow my collection of things I probably didn’t need but definitely enjoy.
Creative direction
I like building this space slowly, exploring different artists and techniques, and seeing how everything connects over time into a kind of evolving studio archive.
Watercolor Basics
Practical guides, techniques, and helpful tips for watercolor painting—from brush control and layering to color mixing and simple methods that make the process easier and more enjoyable.
Discover Featured Artist Tutorials
Explore a growing collection of artist tutorials where different creators share their techniques, processes, and approaches across a variety of painting styles and subjects. I also try many of these tutorials myself, sharing my thoughts, discoveries, and what I learn along the way, making it a space that is as much about experimenting and learning as it is about watching and observing.
It’s a fun and hands-on journey through new techniques, styles, and materials, helping you discover new artists, follow their tutorials, and see how different creative processes unfold in real practice.
