
Paint Sunflowers, Spread Sunshine: My Favorite Watercolor Tutorial!
If you've ever ordered one of our meals, you've already experienced the gentle beauty of Mary's artwork. Mary, the artist behind MaryDean Draws, is the creative heart behind the watercolor cards we include with each meal sent from our store (and soon we'll be adding a new card!). Her thoughtful designs bring a sense of care-perfectly complementing the love that comes with every shared meal. We're so grateful to partner with her and share her art with you.

Left to right: Courtney, Kelli, Adina, Jamie, Hannah
Last fall, our team had the joy of attending a watercolor workshop led by Mary, and it was such a special night. With her kind and encouraging teaching style, she made watercolor feel both accessible and meaningful. We left feeling refreshed and more connected-something we know many of you would enjoy too. Mary offers free watercolor tutorials on her website. They're wonderful to do with a friend, bring to someone who is going through a hard time, or even just to unwind and create a quiet moment for yourself this summer.
One of our favorite tutorials is this sunflower field painting. It's cheerful and full of warmth. If you're taking a meal to a friend, consider painting your own label or card to go with it. A handmade touch like that can speak volumes. Create a few extras to drop in the mail-just because. We love seeing how food, art, and care blend together in such meaningful ways.
We hope you enjoy learning from Mary as much as we do!
Here's the tutorial from our art night!

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