25 IDEAS TO PAINT IN OCTOBER (OR ANY DAY OF THE YEAR)

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October 11, 2021

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25 IDEAS TO PAINT WITH WATERCOLOR IN OCTOBER, COURTNEY KIBBY DESIGNS,PUMPKIN PATCH PHOTO

There are two kinds of people in this world.

There are those who save everything to the desktop, have 2342746398 tabs open (both literally and figuratively), and have about 23782+ emails in their inbox.  Then, there’s everyone else. (emoji)

As much as I *TRY* I am 100% in the first camp of people.

Just unlock my phone and you’ll see WAY MORE than 23782 unopened emails. I’m a freebie NERD, so I love to subscribe to email — I enjoy reading people’s emails, but after a bit I typically stop (don’t we all?!) OR I want to stay *informed* of the latest Madewell sale … there’s no way I’m sacrificing a 40% off…

In fact, I think that’s a perfect example of how inspiration works sometimes.  We have all these *unopened* ideas in our head, just waiting to get out, but we can’t QUITE get to the point where we can make stuff happen from those ideas.

In this ASK THE ARTIST blog, I’m sharing 16 things you can paint with watercolor in October so you can crush the overwhelm of ALL THE IDEAS — and just start painting.

Let’s hop in…


Okay okay, spoiler alert: I added more so now there’s 31 ideas, one for EACH DAY of OCTOBER!

  1. Landscapes full of fall foliage

  2. Fallen leaves

  3. pumpkins

  4. Jack o lantern

  5. Your hot cup of coffee (or pumpkin spice latte)

  6. A cozy blanket

  7. Your favorite fall sweater

  8. cupcakes

  9. Pumpkin cookies

  10. Pumpkin pie

  11. Oktoberfest Beer

  12. Something that makes you feel cozy

  13. bonfire/fire in fireplace

  14. Pumpkin patch

  15. scarecrow

  16. Baby animals

  17. Cozy candle

  18. Charcuterie board

  19. Apple tree

  20. apples

  21. figs

  22. Hot tea

  23. Your backyard

  24. Your front yard

  25. Your front porch

  26. Firewood

  27. Your favorite fall soup (mine’s stew!)

  28. a moment from your favorite TV Show (Grey’s Anatomy, anyone?!)

  29. A Silly or Spooky Ghost

  30. The first thing you think of when you hear AUTUMN

  31. The word October


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So here it is — I sat down and made this list in less than 10 minutes.  All I did? I stopped and thought about FALL, about OCTOBER, about what makes my heart sing and my soul happy.


Courtney kibby designs shares ideas you can paint with watercolor In October

Figuring out what to paint doesn’t have to be difficult and doesn’t have to be overwhelming.  Take these ideas and RUN WITH THEM! I’ve included some reference photos for you as well! If you paint one, tag me and share it on Instagram @courtneykibbydesigns… I’d love to cheer you on in real time!

And if you feel like this is giving you a little metaphorical pep in your step, go ahead and grab the ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES — it’s my go-to list for getting started with watercolor.


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Bringing your wedding day to life, thrilling your guests with a show-stopping live wedding painting experience, and creating a timeless keepsake that honors your sacred bond and will warm your heart every time you look at it – it’s what I do best.

Hey, I'm Courtney.

From behind the easel, I serve timeless brides who still embrace the unexpected by creating heirloom painting experiences that are immersive, one-of-a-kind, and thrilling to watch.

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