Paint beautiful things, one piece at a time.
Welcome to Paper Chocolate—a modern watercolor studio where you'll learn to paint through our signature Paint by Pieces method. No experience needed. Just a desire to create something beautiful.
Watercolor, reimagined.
Maybe you've always wanted to learn watercolor.
Maybe you've looked at beautiful paintings and quietly thought,
"I wish I could do that."
The truth is...
You don't have to paint everything at once.
You simply begin with one little piece.
And then another.
Before you know it, you've created something you never imagined you could.
The Paper Chocolate Method
The studio always smells of fresh jasmine, warm espresso, and heavy watercolor paper.
Here, we believe beautiful paintings aren't created all at once.
They begin with one small piece. One flower. One brushstroke. One quiet moment.
Using the Paper Chocolate Paint by Piecesâ„¢ Method, you'll paint each element separately before cutting, layering, and bringing every piece together into a finished artwork full of depth, texture, and charm.
It's watercolor without the overwhelm.
Just a slower, more thoughtful way to create.
One piece at a time.
More Than a Painting Studio
Paper Chocolate is a place for those who find joy in beautiful details.
Fresh flowers.
Handwritten notes.
Heavy watercolor paper.
The ritual of making coffee before you paint.
A quiet afternoon creating something with your own hands.
If that sounds like your kind of happiness...
Welcome.
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Daria.
I've spent the last twenty years creating illustrations for magazines, publishers, and brands around the world—including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Hallmark, Papyrus, Tesco UK, SOGO Hong Kong, and many more.
While my work has taken me to incredible places, my favorite thing has always been sitting down with a paintbrush and watching something beautiful slowly come to life.
Paper Chocolate grew from that love.
I wanted to create a place where learning watercolor feels inspiring instead of intimidating—where we paint one piece at a time, enjoy the process, and create artwork that we're genuinely proud of.
I hope these classes become your favorite little creative escape.
I'm so glad you're here.
♡
Inside every Paper Chocolate Class:
✿ Easy, step-by-step watercolor video lessons
✿ Beginner-friendly watercolor techniques
✿ How to confidently paint flowers, fruit, and charming details
✿ Color mixing and layering
✿ The Paper Chocolate Paint by Pieces Method
✿ How to create artwork that's ready to frame
Along the way, you'll discover that painting isn't nearly as intimidating as you once believed.
Start Your First Masterclass
Traditional painting asks you to create everything at once.
We do things differently.
First, we paint each beautiful little element separately.
A rose. A strawberry. A ribbon. A candle.
Then we cut, layer, arrange, and bring every painted piece together into one finished artwork.
It's approachable.
Relaxing.
And a little bit magical.
Perfect for complete beginners.