CAROLINE VENENCIE
Watercolor painter Artist | Contemporain figurative Artiste
BLOOM FREELY: ONLINE WATERCOLOR COURSE
Explore color, paint flowers and set your creativity free.
Watercolor is about so much more than technique. It’s an invitation to slow down, experiment and rediscover the joy of creating.
Through Bloom Freely, my online floral watercolor course, I’ll guide you step by step as you learn to paint colorful flowers, explore pigments and develop your own artistic voice, wherever you are in the world.
Looking for an online watercolor course to learn how to paint flowers? Created by Caroline Venencie, a professional watercolor artist, Bloom Freely is a comprehensive course dedicated to floral watercolor painting and color exploration. With nearly 11 hours of video lessons, step-by-step PDFs and learning resources, you’ll discover watercolor techniques, color mixing, how to paint leaves and flowers, and how to create depth, transparency and luminosity through layering. Learn at your own pace while building confidence, developing your creativity and discovering your own approach to watercolor. You’ll also join an international community of students in a private Facebook group.
Caroline Venencie, a watercolorist with pop colors
Born in Paris into a family of architects, I naturally began my journey by studying architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Yet it was painting that eventually became my true form of expression: a space of freedom where color, shape and emotion could move beyond the rules.
My artistic world is figurative, contemporary and unapologetically colorful. I love bold hues, luminous pigments, striking contrasts and unexpected combinations. My watercolors bring together women, flowers, birds and animals in vibrant compositions, sometimes enhanced with gold leaf and mixed media.
Beneath this abundance of color, there is always a search for balance, movement and emotion.
Women hold a special place in my work. Sometimes portraits, sometimes almost mythological figures, my “Divines” and “Icons” embody strong, free-spirited and distinctive personalities. Nature is never merely a backdrop: flowers, foliage and birds extend the emotions, accompany the figures and tell their own stories. I love exploring the space between reality and imagination, between the delicacy of watercolor and the boldness of almost pop-inspired colors.
I paint to create artwork that catches the eye, but also invites you to linger. Paintings that feel alive and joyful, sometimes a little rebellious, and that can find their place in a contemporary home as naturally as in a personal art collection. My original paintings and art prints are for those who want to bring an expressive work of art into their space, something with a presence, a story and an emotion of its own.
But for me, painting is not limited to the work I create in my studio. I also love sharing the way I approach watercolor: daring to use color, understanding pigments, playing with water and embracing the unexpected. This is the spirit behind Bloom Freely, my online floral watercolor course, where I share my techniques and help others explore their own creative worlds.
Whether you are here to discover my paintings, find an artwork that speaks to you or learn to paint flowers in my style, I’m delighted to welcome you into my world.
Caroline Venencie
- Caroline Venencie - Painter As a watercolor artist, I create luminous and colorful works that explore the union of woman and nature. My practice is based on the fluidity and unpredictability of watercolor, giving rise to lush compositions in a deceptively naive style. My work highlights a joyful and poetic aesthetic, where color becomes language and joy an act of resistance. My watercolors have found their way into private collections in more than nine countries, and I am represented by the "Exit" art gallery in Aix-les-Bains. Each original painting is presented at exhibitions in renowned art galleries and art fairs. Soon, some of my larger paintings will be auctioned by Parisian auctioneers at a prestigious charity event.
What is my artistic approach? My work unfolds in a universe I like to call "deceptively naive art": I use a palette of vibrant colors, imaginary flowers that always unfold around a central subject (portrait, animal, etc.), composed of simple shapes with numerous geometric details. The work, seemingly energetic, colorful, and easy to interpret, actually contains many references to classical art and invites a second, more symbolic and spiritual reading. I explore the inseparable links between woman and nature, which I see as two expressions of the same vital energy: they embody the gentle force that underlies life and on which our future depends. For me, painting is celebrating this silent power. I seek to convey joy, to remind us of the beauty of life, to create images that unite rather than divide. My paintings carry a message of hope: that of sisterhood, reconciliation with nature, and a future to be created in balance. My method is based on an intuitive and meticulous approach. Over time, my palette has expanded, incorporating fluorescent colors, geometric shapes from different cultures, gold leaf for its luminosity, and acrylic markers for greater freedom. Each work is conceived as an inner garden, a space for contemplation where gentleness becomes an act of resistance and beauty, a form of commitment. A modern painting that will find a place of honor in your home décor.
What is my artistic background? My artistic journey began with architectural studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where I learned about composition and space. Then, for 15 years, I ran my own business in illustration and sewing, which allowed me to explore materials, color, and detail. Today, watercolor has become my preferred medium. It offers me the freedom I've been seeking: it flows, spreads, sometimes escapes my control—and it is precisely in its unpredictability that poetry is born.
A History of Watercolors
The series of watercolors from the "Divines" exhibition: an ode to woman and nature
The series of watercolors presented during the "Divines" art exhibition brings together original contemporary figurative paintings. Each work embodies a vision of modern art where color, light, and symbolism interact to create a strong and timeless presence.
Inspired by the profound connection between women and nature, these watercolors of iconic women embody a luminous and colorful aesthetic, both accessible and sophisticated. These vibrant paintings bring energy, color, and delicacy to our modern interiors, whether private or professional.
Created with watercolors, enriched with intense, sometimes fluorescent colors, gold leaf, and acrylic markers, the works in this series are distinguished by their singularity and meticulous finish. Each painting is a unique piece, depicting the portrait of a woman haloed in gold, conceived as a luxury art object, intended to captivate and seduce the viewer.
As an emerging artist, I am developing a body of work recognized for its coherence and strong visual identity. The Divines series is aimed at collectors, art lovers, decorators, and contemporary art enthusiasts seeking original, expressive, and meaningful works. Two of the six watercolors in this series have already been sold to international collectors.
More than just decorative paintings, these modern icons are works of art that tell a story: that of a gentle power, a peaceful relationship with life, and a positive vision of the future.
They naturally find their place in an elegant interior design, where art becomes a marker of style and meaning.
My watercolor workshops and classes
Let yourself be surprised by watercolor!
More than just a technique, watercolor is a way of life. It invites us to trust our intuition, to observe the magic of pigments blending by letting go, and encourages patience and experimentation. Each brushstroke becomes a new adventure.
Join us for an enriching and inspiring experience and reserve your place for a painting workshop on Wednesday afternoon or a watercolor course on Sunday.
Art Materials Provided During my watercolor classes, I will provide you with: - Watercolor paint palettes - Extra-fine watercolor pans, pearlescent watercolor paints, fluorescent watercolor ink - Posca acrylic markers - Tubes of watercolor paint - Bottle of gold ink - Watercolor pencils - Arches or Canson watercolor paper - Wash brushes, liner brushes, glazing brushes - Gold leaf - Loose watercolor pigments All materials are professional quality, perfect for budding artists to create vibrant paintings!
Discover the different options, à la carte or by subscription, at the Exit art gallery in Aix-les-bains or at your home (Savoie)!
