Colorful Cactus Garden Watercolor Painting | Heather Mattioni, instructor

Create a playful and vibrant cactus garden filled with overlapping shapes, lively leaves and sun-soaked color! In this class, we’ll combine ink drawing with loose watercolor techniques to build a dreamy, desert-inspired composition.

You’ll learn how to:

• Draw stylized cacti, succulents and leaves using bold black lines
• Use layered geometric shapes (like circles and ovals) to build a dynamic layout
• Add soft washes of watercolor to create depth, harmony and light
• Explore color theory and blending with a desert-inspired palette

This class encourages freedom, fun and flow—no perfection required! By the end, you’ll walk away with a joyful botanical piece full of movement and color.

Perfect for: Anyone who loves plants, patterns and playful painting!

*Members receive a 20% discount. Don't forget to enter the promotional code in the registration window! Please be aware that no refunds or exchanges will be issued for classes or events unless it is canceled by the Nigra Arts Center.

Host or Publisher Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts