Emily Olson

I’ve been wanting to paint this image of my daughter for years… and I finally found the courage to just go for it. 🤍 I’m so happy with how her expression turned out — and I used techniques I have been trying to improve over the last year to create a loose background with simplicity and movement. After months of pouring my energy into tutorials and YouTube, this was a much-needed personal project. A quiet reminder of why I fell in love with painting in the first place — to hold onto the fleeting, tender moments that matter most. #watercolorportrait #watercolorportraitpainting #portraitpainting #childportraitinwatercolor #watercolorchildportrait

I set this painting aside for many months but was finally able to find time to finish it today! This is my precious Luke. QOR watercolors on birch board prepped with watercolor ground. #watercolor #watercolorportrait #portraitpainting #portraitart #childportraits #paintingchildren #watercolorartist #qorwatercolors @qorwatercolors

👋 Hey there, new friends! I thought it was time for a little intro — especially with so many of you joining me lately! I’m Emily—an artist, author, and full-time creative juggling paintbrushes and parenting. I’m a proud mom to two sweet kiddos, Ansley and Luke, and married to my handsome, deep-voiced hubby, who’s also my business partner and best friend. 💛 I started my YouTube channel, Emily Olson Art, back in 2019, where I share art tutorials, product reviews, and dive into all things watercolor with a wonderful community of fellow creatives. Fun fact: my twin sister is oil painter @annarose_artist — creativity definitely runs in the family! When I’m not painting, you can find me sipping a morning latte, playing pickleball, lifting weights, walking my corgi, or listening to a good audiobook (probably while avoiding cooking or cleaning 😅). Oh — and I recently became a Silver Brush brand ambassador! ✨🖌️ Thanks so much for being here — say hi in the comments so I can get to know you too! #artistintro #watercolorartist #artistmom #silverbrushes #emilyolsonart #creativejourney #oilpainter #arttutorials #artistlife #artyoutuber #watercolorartist

How CUTE is this little Texas #possumkingdomlake miniature landscape in its frame?! This one is available through my Emily Olson Art store! #ACEO #miniatureart #availableart #watercolorpainting

Yesterday was the last day of my 30 day sky painting challenge! For the past month, I committed myself to learning more about skies and clouds through daily practice from life. Full immersion in a subject is the best method for rapid growth! It was a wonderful journey, and I share all about it in my latest YouTube video! #watercolorskies #watercolorclouds #watercolorskychallenge #watercolorfromlife #cloudpaintings

The Lincoln Gallery National Fine Art show is fantastic this year! How fun to attend the opening of the show with my model - my beautiful daughter! ❤️ #fineartshow #watercolorartist #watercolorpainting #juriedartshow @lincoln.gallery

Fun with @cretacolor watercolor pencils today! The model is my gorgeous friend and fellow artist @lilycurleyart #watercolorpencils #watercolorportrait #portraitpainting #watercolorpencilportrait

Easy 15 minute loose floral painting—coming this month to the Daily Challenges in my Watercolor Mastery Membership! Using the #silverblackvelvet size 8 round brush. #watercolor #watercolorflowers #watercolorpainting #paintingprocess watercolortutorial

Impromptu floral painting from life while enjoying conversation and coffee around the kitchen table at my parents’ house. 2.5x3.5” watercolor using the Daniel Smith Essentials set, the #portablepaintermicro and #silverblackvelvetbrushes

@e_olson_art // MICRO PORTABLE PAINTER

@e_olson_art It’s here!! 🎉 My new book is officially out in the world, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out. You can grab your copy now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or through the link in my bio! #paintthenationalparks #watercolorjourney #published #watercolor #watercolornationalparks watercolorart watercolorartist

Greece is calling 🇬🇷 Paint + explore Zakynthos with me this spring 🎨 April 29–May 6 Almost full—grab your spot at Uptrek.com