Painting with Heart & Watercolor Magic with Emily Marie – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 81

Craftonians! Joleen is back for Episode 81 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craft Cast, sharing updates from Big Raven Farm, the newly released 2026 retreat schedule, and some festive holiday project inspiration. She’s joined by watercolor artist and instructor Emily Marie for a warm, encouraging conversation about watercolor basics, creative confidence, supplies, and letting go of perfection. From pet portraits to paper talk, the big takeaway is simple—art should feel joyful, freeing, and accessible to everyone. Guest BioEmily Marie is a full-time watercolor artist and instructor based in Wisconsin. A former elementary teacher, Emily now specializes in custom pet portraits, botanical watercolor, and beginner-friendly watercolor instruction. Her teaching mantra, “create gently,” shines through her classes, workshops, and online tutorials. Emily teaches both in-person classes and online through Skillshare, and she’s passionate about helping adults use watercolor as a stress-relieving, joyful creative practice.Follow EmilyWebsiteInstagramYoutubeEpisode Chapters with Timestamps[00:00 – 05:29] — Welcome to Happy Time 🎉[05:30 – 14:29] — 2026 Retreats Are LIVE! [14:30 – 19:59] — Meet Today’s Guest: Emily Marie [20:00 – 34:59] — What It Means to Be a Full-Time Artist [35:00 – 54:59] — Watercolor Paper, Paint & Brushes [55:00 – End] — Wrap-Up & What’s Next Quotes from the Episode“You don’t have to be good at art for it to be meaningful.” — Joleen Emery“A lot of people think they’re not artistic, but art doesn’t have to be beautiful for everyone—it just has to be meaningful for you.” — Emily Marie“Paper matters. It really, really matters.” — Emily Marie“Practice gives you confidence, and watercolor takes practice.” — Emily Marie“There is such a thing as too many layers, and that’s often where mud happens.” — Emily Marie“Art can be joyful and therapeutic—it doesn’t have to be perfect or productive.” — Emily Marie“You don’t have to turn your creativity into a career to let it change your life.” — Joleen EmeryResources and LinksEmily Marie / Emily Watercolors🌐 Website🐾 Custom Pet Portrait Commissions (when open)🖌️ Beginner Watercolor Kits (with Arches paper!)🎥 Online Classes & Digital Downloads💸 Listener Discount:Use code GETMOREART for 10% off anything in Emily’s shop (kits, downloads, commissions & more!)📖 Book MentionedArt Journal Freedom by Dina Wakley (2013)🏡 Big Raven Farm Retreats: 2026 Retreat Schedule is LIVE!Love "Happy Time Craftcast"? 👉Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community 👉Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now!👉FOLLOW  ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM 👉SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB