Create with Joy

by Mary Wu

Preorder My Book
Preorder My Book
Handmade Gifts
Handmade Gifts

Art with Heart

Woman with long black hair writing on a greeting card with flowers on the table, surrounded by yellow and orange flowers, on a wooden table outside with a house and greenery in the background.

Watercolor art, beginner friendly classes, and meaningful gifts, all created to help you slow down and enjoy the process.

Meet Mary

I’m Mary Wu, a watercolor artist based in Southern California,, and you may know me as Mama Panda Painter (@mamapandapainter). I love creating simple, thoughtful pieces by hand.

Cute watercolor painting of a gray bunny holding a sunflower on a round paper, surrounded by yellow paint splatters and green leaves with yellow flowers.

Classes & Workshops

Step by step watercolor classes for kids and adults. Learn simple techniques in a relaxed, welcoming space and create at your own pace.

Easter, birthday, anniversary, and Halloween greeting cards with floral decorations and sprigs of purple, yellow, and white flowers on a wooden surface.

My Creations

A collection of watercolor paintings, drawings, and work in other mediums, all created with care.

Original artwork, handmade gifts, and personalized pieces by Mama Panda Painter are available at mamapandapainter.com.

For custom requests or class inquiries, feel free to reach out through my website or message me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @mamapandapainter.

My first book

is here

Learn to paint simple watercolor cards you can create and share all year.

Explore the Book
Explore the Book

Paint along with me on social

A watercolor illustration of a pink bird with the words "with LOVE" written on a card, surrounded by pink flowers, green leaves, and small colorful hearts on a wooden surface
A hand holding a small watercolor painting of a red and white lighthouse on a green hill by the ocean, with a blue sky and seagulls flying.
Colorful watercolor illustration of underwater sea creatures such as an octopus, starfish, whale, turtle, crab, and various coral and seaweed, with the phrase "Happiness comes in waves" written in black calligraphy, surrounded by pink, yellow, purple, and green flowers and foliage.
A watercolor painting of yellow dandelion flowers on a white paper, surrounded by fresh yellow flowers and green leaves on a wooden surface with a paintbrush nearby.
Get in touch
Get in touch

In the Community

VoyageLA logo with black background and white and pink text
Logo with the words "BOLD JOURNEY" in large pink and black text on a white circular background.
Logo for the Ours Arts Foundation featuring the word "OUR" in multicolored gradient letters, with a black paintbrush underneath and the words "ARTS FOUNDATION" in black below.