ROXANNE STEED

Traveling light with watercolor - a lifestyle

workshops & classes - bringing joy to your life

YOUR MENTOR & GUIDE TO WATER MEDIa

create! play! Laugh!

-it will set you free!

Hi there, I'm Roxanne Steed; my highest work is communicating the hopefulness and joy found in life through my paintings, teachings, and collaborations. I’ve found the whole idea of ‘Traveling Light with Watercolor’ has expanded to a lifestyle. I look forward to sharing that with you here!

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- “Roxanne, Thanks for continuing the watercolor classes on Zoom. I don’t know if I’d be dealing with the social distancing requirement as well as I am without your class and support. Stay safe!,” Brenda, CT

- “I really can’t wait to show you all my work that I’ve been doing these past few months. You have given me such a great foundation to build on. I feel I’ve improved and am learning something new every time I pick up a brush. Just last night, my boyfriend commented that I’m obsessed, having painted for 6 hours and didn’t even realize it. I was totally lost (in a good way) in the process. Thank you for opening up this new world for me. Especially now that we are spending so much time at home. I have something that gives me joy and occupies my mind. Hope to see you soon.” - Sue, CT

-”Thank YOU for being my teacher!!!! I so look forward to Tuesdays. I look forward to sitting in my “studio” and picking up a brush….sometimes with no idea where it will take me. I have learned so much from you and look forward to learn more….and more. -Barb, CT

-“Art is your vehicle but a genuine understanding of life’s forces make what you teach most valuable….keep on Roxanne.” - Janet, CT

Sharing my sketchbooks during Midsummer Festival at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts.

Yes, You can Learn Watercolor!

My next class, “Joy Journals in Watercolor” has already begun, but in the meantime, you can find some tutorials on my Youtube channel by clicking here.

Learn to Paint your enchanted life...

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Latest blog posts

In-depth stories about my latest works, travels, and the artist’s life. - Please join the conversation here in my journal/blog.

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Jan 7, 2025

Supply List for 2025 Classes

Jan 7, 2025

Here’s what you’ll want to have on hand for your upcoming class.

Jan 7, 2025

Sep 9, 2024

Supplies for Artist as Editor- September Class

Sep 9, 2024

Aritst as Editor class beginning in September - improve your decision making process, learn what makes you YOU, finding joy and delight in the work YOU make! Supplies specific to this class are listed here.

Sep 9, 2024

Sep 12, 2023

Updated Supply List for Current Class

Sep 12, 2023

What you’ll need for the next class or workshop

Sep 12, 2023

Jul 6, 2023

Night Skies and Fireflies - easy practice techniques

Jul 6, 2023

Opaque watercolors 'floated' on top of transparent layers can make such a dreamy 'veiled' surface. But you don't want to 'scrub' it on or you'll lift that bottom layer and make 'mud'. Here's the visual on how to make that cerulean blue (in this case) float on top of the Indigo with a fun exercise in making a night time sky - and little fireflies added in for fun!

Jul 6, 2023

Jun 30, 2023

Traveling Light with Watercolor - What do Marie Kondo, Madame Chic, and Swedish Death Cleaning have to do with traveling light?

Jun 30, 2023

Spending most of my adult life as a military spouse, I’ve realized how ‘traveling light’ can make a difference in your life. It’s always been something that fascinates me, and keeps me intrigued. From the first time I moved house from one state to another, with toddler twins, I began to realize how a well curated life affects everyone in the household. It’s not that I’m a bare-bones minimalist….not even close.

Jun 30, 2023