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Daily Painting Challenge: 30 Things to Paint with August Wren

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In this 30-day painting challenge, Jennifer Orkin Lewis (known as @Augustwren on Instagram) draws inspiration from objects found in real life and imagination. Using gouache and watercolor, she demonstrates her approach to painting without fear and reminds us that it’s never too late to start painting. Jennifer started her daily painting practice three years ago, painting for just thirty minutes every day. In that time, she has cultivated the loose, colorful style that she’s known for, inspiring thousands of people along the way.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cold press paper (Jennifer uses a Strathmore 500 series mixed media book)
- Pencil (Jennifer uses a 2H)
- Watercolors (Jennifer uses a Sakura Koi travel watercolor kit)
- Gouache (Jennifer uses Winsor Newton gouache)
- Brushes: Size 1 liner and Size 2, 4, 6, and 8 round brushes
- Dr. Ph. Martin’s bleed-proof white ink
- Palette
- Small jars with lids (for mixing custom colors)
Downloads:
- Paint 30 different objects using gouache and watercolor
- Mix colors on the paper
- Paint from your imagination
- Paint from real life
- A 30 day painting challenge using gouache and watercolor
- 30 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- Step-by-step expert instruction from Jennifer Orkin Lewis
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students


































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Daily Painting Challenge: 30 Things to Paint with August Wren Reviews
273 users recommended this class to a friend
Peg Jorgensen
I loved this class. I challenged myself to do at least 1 painting a day and often 2-3. I liked having a framework and structure and the goal of completing all 30 paintings and now I want to continue doing this on my own. Thanks so much.
More than 3 months ago
Lael SANDENO
Wonderful variety of items to paint. Very creative. Jennifer is personable and shared her love of painting with us.
More than 3 months ago