Watercolor Ghosts
Sep 29, 2026
π»β¨ Cute & Spooky Watercolor Ghost Tutorial! π
Let’s paint some cute little ghosts in watercolor! In this fun, beginner-friendly Halloween tutorial, I’ll show you how to create soft, glowing washes, build depth and shadows, and add simple details to bring these spooky characters to life.
π¨ In this tutorial, you’ll learn:
• Soft watercolor washes
• Depth and shadows
• A glowing, misty effect
• Simple techniques for painting cute ghosts
π SUPPLIES
Paper: 100% cotton, 140 lb cold press
Watercolor: Lunar Blue by Daniel Smith — Payne’s Gray or any deep blue will work too. Or get creative and use any color you like!
Brushes: Large round brush + small round brush for details
If you paint along, tag me on Instagram @katrinapetewatercolor — I’d LOVE to see your ghosts! π»π
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