Kelly Merrick offers both private and group watercolor instruction, and makes learning watercolor fun, relaxing, and rewarding!




  • Private lessons for 1-2 people can be held in Kelly’s studio in West Richland, Washington. Class times and schedules can be flexible to accommodate the student(s). Beginning to Intermediate instruction is provided, with the instruction tailored to what the student wants to learn.

  • Group classes can be held on site at various locations around the Tri Cities. Classes focus on learning tips and tricks with watercolor as a media making it easy for the student to practice at home. Class outlines can be tailored to fit the group or class schedule, and students will complete several paintings over the length of the class schedule.

  • Creative In His Image” classes focus on scripture based painting. Each student paints the subject of his or her choice, with input and guidance regarding technique from Kelly as the instructor. Classmates choose appropriate scripture for each painting, and lively discussions are guaranteed!

Subjects covered in classes include:

  • Differences in paper/paint
  • Masking techniques
  • Which brush to use?
  • Color mixing
  • Photo to finished painting and much, much more!

For more information, contact Kelly Merrick at kjewelk@verizon.net or by phone at (509) 420-0874.