<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Watercolor is having a moment — one only has to witness <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilylexstudio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Emily Lex Studio&#8217;s 276K followers </a>to see what I mean. Emily&#8217;s work is clearly beyond delightful, but when it comes to watercolor, there are endless approaches to explore and experience. To truly develop one&#8217;s own style, wandering off the main path is essential.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Take Ellen Walsh of <a href="https://ellenwalshdesigns.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ellen Walsh Designs</a>. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Ellen has exhibited her ethereal wares stateside at *Noted I believe either two or three times. It was there I became first enchanted with her colorful work, although I haven&#8217;t yet had a chance to feature her either in <a href="https://stationerytrends.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stationery Trends</a> or here. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That all changed in January, when I received an email about Ellen&#8217;s <a href="https://ellenwalshdesigns.com.au/collections/paint-club" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paint Club</a>. This DIY subscription service brings with it a gorgeous mailing every month that is not only a marvelous activity, but an ongoing opportunity to develop one&#8217;s own skills as the medium is explored over time. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8220;I came up with the idea of Paint Club as I really wanted a way to connect with everyone beyond Instagram and screens, to feel like we were getting to do something together,&#8221; Ellen wrote me. &#8220;I hope it inspires the recipient to put aside a little creative &#8216;me&#8217; time each month, and just enjoy the process of watercolor — a slow, mindful, creative few hours within our busy days.&#8221; </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sounds like heaven to this nerd! Of course I immediately wanted to post about it, but Ellen needed to figure out how to sell it here. I&#8217;m so glad to report that Ellen&#8217;s club is now officially available internationally! </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tucked inside find:<br>— An A5 watercolor template, printed on 100% cotton watercolor paper<br>— A6 mini print of same template design, which is also a postcard! Use this as a reference for your painting.<br>— A surprise goodie<br>— A little letter from Ellen<br><br>That&#8217;s a lot of happy mail and DIY fun for $9/month (yes you read that correctly!). Your subscription will renew automatically, cancel any time after the first month (though why, really??). Get started <a href="https://ellenwalshdesigns.com.au/products/international-paint-club-monthly-membership?selling_plan=691538526489&;variant=51878606536985" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>, and be sure to tell Ellen that The Paper Nerd sent you!</p>



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