Anna Bucciarelli @[email protected]
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Advanced watercolor tutorials by color-obsessed Canadian mon
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✨ I’ve had the honour of designing the latest $350 Canadian coin! Legacy of the Crown from the Royal Canadian Mint features six iconic royal effigies—each representing a monarch whose profile has appeared on Canadian currency since Confederation. If you’ve followed my watercolor tutorials, you already know how much I love weaving organic elements into thoughtful, intricate compositions. When I’m not painting, I spend my time creating miniature, highly detailed drawings—and many of these end up engraved on Canadian gold and silver coins.
🪙 Surrounding the royal portraits are stately botanical emblems that I lovingly (and maybe a little obsessively) illustrated over what felt like a million hours and a million coffees. Think tiny leaves, regal flourishes, and enough detail to make even a palace corgi tilt its head in approval. I believe the gold version has already sold out, but the silver edition is still available on the Royal Canadian Mint website:
🔗 Legacy of the Crown – 5 oz Fine Silver Coin www.mint.ca/en/shop/coins/2025/legacy-of-the-crown… 🙂
If you’re a fan of coins, Canadian history, or just really, really detailed miniature artwork, I think you’ll enjoy this one. Thanks for letting me share this special milestone with you!
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Coin images © 2025 Royal Canadian Mint. All rights reserved / Image de la pièce © 2025 Monnaie royale canadienne. Tous droits réservés
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🚨 If you’ve ever hesitated to share your art because of fear or past negative comments—please watch this video. This one is especially for you. 💛 I open up about the darker side of sharing your work online—dealing with unsolicited criticism, protecting your creative spirit, and finding the courage to keep making art no matter what.
The response has been absolutely overwhelming—in the best way. I've never received this many comments on a video, and it means so much to know it resonated with so many of you. I’ll be reading through every single message and replying as I can, but it may take me a few days—thank you for your patience and for showing up so wholeheartedly. 💬🖌️
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Just wrapped up a brand new composition using a range of granulating watercolors — all to help you see how these magical pigments behave on paper 💚 The full video is coming this weekend! If you have any last-minute questions about granulating vs. non-granulating paints, feel free to drop them below — I’ll do my best to answer them in the video. Happy Painting! 🎨
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✨Last call!✨ Today is the final day to order the Limited Edition 3-Paper Sketchbook I designed for Etchr! I’m beyond grateful to every one of you who supported this project—it’s because of you that this sketchbook is going into production, and I truly can’t thank you enough. 💛
What started as a dream is now real, and I hope it becomes a space for your creative play, exploration, and inspiration—just like it’s been for me. I can’t wait to see what you make with it. 🎨 Here’s to many beautiful, messy, joy-filled pages ahead.
📚 Order yours before midnight: etchrlab.com/products/anna-bucciarelli-sketchbook
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The Yellow Rose Tutorial is LIVE! 🌼✨
Thank you all so much for the sweet feedback on my recent demo! By popular demand, I’ve recreated the central rose step by step to share my favorite pigments and go-to techniques with you 💛 The full tutorial is now up on my Patreon, and it includes:
✔️ A black & white outline,
✔️ 9 step-by-step progress photos that you can use to plan your layers
✔️ My pigment picks, including alternatives,
✔️ Detailed narration to guide you through every layer in real time
🎥 www.patreon.com/posts/yellow-rose-pt-1-125881578
Together, we’ll explore two watercolor essentials—wrapped up in one cheerful yellow rose:
💛 Working with yellow pigments: Yellows can be a little fussy! They hit full saturation fast, so the secret is starting with light, watery washes and building up slowly with glazes. You’ll also find out why purple, not blue, is the magic ingredient for soft, glowing shadows.
💛 Creating a layered background: I’ll show you how to use glazing and negative painting to build dreamy, subtle depth around your rose without overpowering it.
I can’t wait to see your sunny blooms—happy painting! 🌞💛
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🎨 New Watercolor Class: Learn to Paint 3 Watercolor Orchids! 🌸✨
If You love botanical art and want to build confidence with layering, blending, and fine organic detail, this class is for You! We’ll paint three stunning illustrations—each designed to teach you a different watercolor technique, from beginner-friendly basics to advanced detail work:
🌼 Orange Orchid – Wet-on-wet & wet-on-dry
🌺 Red Orchid – Negative painting, underpainting & texture
💙 Blue Orchid – Wet-on-damp technique for delicate petal veins
👉 Take the class here: skl.sh/42kdqgD (🎁 With this link to get 1 FREE month of Skillshare and access all my other classes too!)
🌿 As part of this class, You will get reference photos, step-by-step images, black and white outlines, and full list of materials, including alternative color recommendations.
📥 Watch anytime, at your own pace!
Let’s paint something beautiful together—see you in class! 💕
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The Limited Edition Sketchbook is fully funded and officially going into production! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who has already purchased a copy!
📚If you haven’t grabbed yours yet, there’s still time—you can order for the next 29 days before the project ends: etchrlab.com/products/anna-bucciarelli-sketchbook
🌸 I’ve been having so much fun exploring the three papers included—100% cotton hot and cold-pressed watercolor, plus black paper for markers and metallics. I’ll be sharing videos of my experiments over the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned!
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Struggling to Find Your Artistic Voice? Try This! 🎨 The fastest way to uncover your signature style is to experiment with different art supplies, particularly watercolor paper. The surface you paint on plays a HUGE role in how your work looks and feels! To prove it, I painted the same flower three times using different materials. The results? Completely different moods, textures, and details.
Here are 5 things to pay attention to when trying this exercise yourself:
1️⃣ Cold-Pressed Paper – Perfect for expressive washes and soft blends! If you love fluidity and granulation, this will highlight those qualities.
2️⃣ Hot-Pressed Paper – Ultra-smooth for crisp details and fine lines! If you lean towards a polished, illustrative look, this could be your best match.
3️⃣ Toned or Black Paper – A game-changer! Opaque mediums like gouache, colored pencils, and metallics pop beautifully, shifting how you think about light and shadow.
4️⃣ Mixed Media Play – Add ink, gel pens, or pastels to see if layering different tools enhances your work in new ways.
5️⃣ Pay Attention to What Feels Right – Not just how it looks, but what excites you! Does wet-on-wet feel freeing? Or do you love fine, controlled linework? Your instincts will guide you.
🌟 This simple but powerful exercise helped me find my style and go from a beginner to a professional artist working with brands like Starbucks, Simon & Schuster, and the Royal Canadian Mint. Try it for yourself!
🎥 The full video drops tomorrow—can’t wait to share! 🙌 Let me know in the comments: Which paper do you love most?
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🎨✨ I just saw that my new book "101 Watercolor Secrets" made it into @EmilyOlsonArt latest video, "10 Must-Have Art Books by YouTube’s Best Creators"—what an honor! To be featured alongside some of my personal favorites like Ian Roberts and James Gurney is truly humbling.
🎥 If you haven’t checked out Emily’s channel yet, you’re in for a treat! Her tutorials are packed with valuable insights, and she has a fantastic way of teaching that makes learning both inspiring and accessible—especially if you love painting animals and landscapes.
📚 I’m also looking forward to diving into her beautiful book, "Paint the National Parks: A Watercolor Journey"—it’s a must-have for anyone who loves nature and watercolor. You can check it out here: a.co/d/121bzb1
Thank you, Emily, for your support! I’m beyond grateful. 💙
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Launching Today! 🎨✨ I’m beyond excited to share something I’ve always dreamed of creating—a Limited Edition Sketchbook designed in collaboration with @ab This special 8” square sketchbook features three different types of high-quality paper, giving you the perfect space to experiment with watercolors, gouache, and ink:
- Cold press; 100% cotton acid-free paper; 300gsm (16 pages)
- Black; 100% cellulose paper; 250gsm (8 pages)
- Hot press; 100% cotton acid-free paper; 220gsm (16 pages)
💛 Let’s make this dream a reality together! Get your copy today: etchrlab.com/products/anna-bucciarelli-sketchbook?…
But that’s not all! With your pre-order, you’ll also receive:
🎨 Exclusive access to a 2-hour class where I’ll guide you through creative ways to make the most of these unique papers*
🚚 Free shipping on your sketchbook
This is more than just a sketchbook—it’s an invitation to explore, play, and push your creative boundaries!
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Advanced watercolor tutorials by color-obsessed Canadian money designer 😊💗