Get ready for your first Hands-On coffee painting experience

The coffee “paint” is already dry on a piece of high quality watercolor paper. Just add water or black house coffee to your paintbrush and get started painting.

Warning - It’s so easy and can be immediately addictive.

An easy introduction to experience painting with coffee

Watch the coffee painting video for inspiration and detailed instructions on how to get started painting with coffee.

Coffee painting video provides detailed instructions on various techniques and approaches. From learning how to mix the perfect shade of brown to understanding the different brushstrokes used in this medium. The video presents an invaluable resource for beginners and experienced artists alike. So grab a cup of your favorite brew and delve into the mesmerizing world of coffee painting.

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Easy instructions to create a coffee painting color sampler

Start with the rectangle image on the left

  • Dip watercolor paintbrush in clean water. Roll away excess water on paper towel before your first stroke.

  • Place brush tip on bottom dry edge of coffee and begin to mix the coffee and water. Paint the blended mixture down toward the dry area of the paper. Notice the contrast created by the gradation from dark to light. Make the color lighter if needed by adding more water as you move toward unpainted area. Keep excess water out of your brush by blotting in a paper towel.

  • Repeat the above procedure with the star image on the right side. Blend the inside edges of the dark points toward the center.

  • If an area is too dark it can lightened by blotting with a paper towel to remove some of the still-wet coffee.

Yes, I want to try painting with coffee