The Paint With Me Challenge is a free, once-a-month watercolor painting challenge. It celebrates each of our own unique artistic styles by showing us how different each of our paintings can be even though we are all using the same reference photo.

How does it work?

It’s simple: at the beginning of each month, I will share a royalty-free reference photo for you to paint from.

Using the photo as inspiration, challenge yourself to paint a watercolor painting - and remember to have fun!

Are you in?

Joining the challenge is simple, you have 2 ways of getting the monthly prompt:

  1. Emailed to your inbox: Click here to sign up for challenge emails. (You also receive access to my newsletter where I share more watercolor tips, resources, and thoughts on the creative process!)

  2. Find it on Instagram: I’ll be posting the challenge photos to Instagram, so you can find them @susanchiang_

Share your work + tag me!

If you are on Instagram, share your paintings under the hashtag #pwmchallenge so others challenge participants can see your beautiful work!

I try to keep up with all the submissions, but if you want to make sure I get to see your work, tag me @susanchiang_!

 
 

join The Challenge

Sign up for the FREE challenge by filling in your name and address in the form below.
You will also be subscribed to my email list so that I can send you more tips and inspiration all about watercolors!

    FAQs

    How often is this challenge?
    Once a month

    When do I get emailed the monthly reference photo/prompt?
    The monthly challenge email will be sent to you ever second Friday of the month at 7am PST (Just in time to get painting for the weekend!)

    What kind of paint should I use?
    I’ll be using watercolors but you are free to use gouache, acrylic, oils and even mixed media! Treat this challenge as a way to develop your skills in your medium of choice

    What does royalty-free reference photos mean?
    Royalty-free reference photos basically means that we have permission to use them for our art and to also profit from the sale of the art, if we so choose!

    What if I don’t want to participate in the challenge anymore?
    You can skip a month anytime you want, and if you don’t want to receive challenge emails anymore, look for a link at the bottom of the monthly emails to opt-out!