The Stories We Paint at Christmas✨
FREE 12-Day Watercolor Christmas Challenge
12 Days. 12 Christmas Stories. 12 Beautiful Handmade Cards.
This Christmas, I would love to invite you into my studio for something truly special!
For twelve wonderful days, we'll paint Christmas cards together, discover little festive stories, share family traditions, and enjoy the magic of creating something with our own hands.
Whether you're picking up a watercolor brush for the very first time or have been painting for years, you're warmly invited to join us!
🎄 We begin November 13th, 2026!
Sign up to receive your FREE Preparation Guide and everything you need to get ready! 🎁
A Christmas Story Behind Every Painting
There is something magical about Christmas, isn't there?
The smell of cookies baking, the sound of familiar Christmas music, a beautifully wrapped present, or the excitement of decorating the Christmas tree.
It's often the smallest moments that become our most treasured memories.
And this year, I want to turn some of those moments into watercolor paintings!
After the incredible response to last year's Christmas Painting Challenge, I knew I wanted to bring it back. But this time, we're adding something new.
What Awaits You During These 12 Days?
✨12 FREE Watercolor Painting Tutorials
Follow along as we paint twelve different Christmas cards, exploring beautiful colors, techniques, textures, and compositions.
✨A Beautiful Preparation Guide
Receive a downloadable guide filled with art material recommendations, tips for preparing your Christmas cards, a painting checklist, my favorite winter playlist, a warming tea recipe, and little creative surprises.
✨A Wonderful Creative Community
Join artists from around the World, share your results, celebrate each other's progress, and enjoy the experience of painting together.
✨Something Beautiful to Keep or Give
By the end of the challenge, you'll have twelve handmade Christmas cards to send to loved ones, decorate your home, or treasure as memories of this Christmas.
Is This Challenge for You?
Absolutely! ❤️
You don't need to be an experienced artist to join.
Perhaps you've never painted with watercolors before. Perhaps you haven't picked up your brushes in months.
Or maybe you simply love Christmas and would enjoy creating something beautiful during this special season.
You are welcome here.
I'll guide you through each painting, sharing my techniques, suggestions, and little discoveries along the way.
And please remember - your paintings don't need to look exactly like mine.
There is no competition, no pressure, and no need for perfection.
Just a little time for yourself, a few favorite brushes, and the joy of creating.
🎀Let's Make This Christmas a Little More Creative!
Ready to Join Me?
The Stories We Paint at Christmas
November 13 - 24, 2026
12 Christmas Stories · 12 Watercolor Tutorials · Completely FREE
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A Little Hello From Me
Hello, I'm Kristine!
I'm a professional watercolor artist, art educator, and the founder of Kristine Art.
I started sharing my watercolor journey with the hope of inspiring others to discover the joy of painting. Today, I have the wonderful privilege of creating alongside artists from all around the world.
My favorite thing about painting isn't only the finished artwork. It's the discoveries we make, the mistakes we learn from, and those beautiful moments when we surprise ourselves with what we can create.
And I can't imagine a more wonderful way to celebrate my birthday on November 13th than welcoming you into my Christmas studio for twelve days of painting together!
I hope you'll join me.
With love,
Kristine ❤️
Enjoy the Process