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Welcome ! In this blog I teach easy step-by-step watercolor tutorials, plus tips and tricks that are perfect for beginners and intermediate artists. I also share handy insights into painting, drawing, and various art topics 🙂

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My latest blog posts:

The Golden Rules of Watercolor!

November 26, 2023

By Anthony

Would you like to know how to improve your watercolor skills to a level that surpasses 99% of beginners? The answer is actually pretty simple… All you have to do is to understand the rules! These rules are what I refer to as “The…

Watercolor Oak Leaves (When to Use Wet-on-Wet or Wet-on-Dry)

November 21, 2023

By Anthony

In this lesson I’ll show you how to paint these oak leaves in watercolor in just a few simple steps. This is another quick and easy watercolor painting, but it’s also a good example to explain when and how to use wet-on-wet vs wet-on-dry…

This Tip Could Save You a Fortune in Watercolor Paper!

November 13, 2023

By Anthony

I only realized how valuable this tip was when one of my Masterclass students sent me this comment: This is what Cherryl told me: “I particularly felt like the tip to not draw and erase on my good Arches watercolor paper was advice probably…

How To Paint a Macaron in Watercolor

November 10, 2023

By Anthony

These tasty looking pastries are very popular in France, where I live. In this lesson I’m going to show you how you can paint this macaron in watercolor in just a few simple steps. In all my tutorials I try to simplify the painting…

A Solution to Smelly Masking Fluid?

November 1, 2023

By Anthony

I get quite a few questions about masking fluid. Frankly, it’s something I can’t live without (and once you start using it you probably won’t either!) It’s just so darn useful when you paint in watercolors. But one of the problems with masking fluid…

Watercolor Ghosts (Fun Halloween Painting Tutorial!)

October 30, 2023

By Anthony

Ready for some phantom fun?! In this lesson I’m going to show you how to paint this quick and fun watercolor for Halloween! These little watercolor ghosts make a great beginner-friendly tutorial that will help you practice blending and how to manipulate pigments on…

I’m Anthony…

So you’re ready to make a dent in the world of watercolors ? Good for you. My love affair with painting began when I was a kid. But this blog isn’t about me… I started this website to share everything I’ve learned about watercolors in the hopes that it might help & inspire others to pursue the same creative voyage.
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