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Hi – I’m Anthony!
And I will help you learn watercolors…
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 🙂
My latest blog posts:
How to Compare and Match Paint Colors from Different Brands
A lot of artists ask me how to match their existing paint colors to the ones I recommend. Finding equivalents to another artist’s palette of colors can be frustrating, especially if you already have lots of tubes of paints from another brand! This quick…
How To Trace A Picture Onto Paper (Easy Way to Copy & Transfer!)
Transferring an image from a reference onto a sheet of paper can be challenging. And there are several different ways to do it! It can get pretty confusing! I have my own preferred method, but of course, you’re not limited to just one technique. …
Easy Watercolor Valentines (Jammie Dodgers!)
I painted this valentines card design in about 10 minutes and in 4 easy steps. And I’m going to show you how you can paint this too by following along with this tutorial. In just 4 easy steps… (Did I already say that?) Yes……
Dry Brush Watercolor (Secrets to This Technique!)
You’ve seen it… You’ve heard about it! Now you want to know what it is and, most importantly, how to do it! A dry brush painting method in watercolor produces fantastic textures and is valuable for certain types of painting effects. But this technique…
How to Blend Watercolors (Here’s What you NEED to Know!)
Did you hurl your brush away in disappointment after failing to blend your watercolors perfectly? Did you wince at the mess you made while blending out a shape? It can be very frustrating to endlessly struggle with your brushwork this way! Especially because blending is…
Watercolor Dripping (Learn This Easy Technique!)
If you think about it, a drip effect is unique to watercolor paints. Other types of paint (think gouache or oils) have a thicker consistency. But watercolor paint is diluted with water, and the colored pigments will flow in the same way water does. So a…
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.
You’re welcome to follow along…