Watercolor Terms and Vocabulary (All the Jargon with Illustrations!)

The wonderful world of watercolor is full of exotic vocabulary. Artists use so much terminology that it's easy to get lost because of the specialized lingo! For example, do you

How to Paint Cherries in Watercolor (My Step by Step Tutorial)

Have you noticed that sometimes you look at the world in a funny way?! When you become interested in painting, after a while you begin to see things differently. This

Watercolor Donut Tutorial (Just for Fun!)

I came across this image of a donut the other day and I thought it would make a great subject for a watercolor painting. It’s bright, colorful, and fun!  So

Watercolor Still Life (Beginners Step by Step Tutorial)

Did you ever wonder where the tradition of giving oranges at Christmas comes from?Well… There are a few different versions, but one of the stories I seem to remember talks

What Makes a Good Painting (3 Things you Need to Know)

What is it that makes a painting “good”? I was working on something recently and started thinking about this question… Let me start by saying, this is a practical guide,

Members Only Easy Watercolor Portraits

Description:In this special extended, full-length tutorial I’m going to show you how to paint easier portraits in watercolor by building up transparent layers of paint using a glazing technique.One of

Easier Watercolor Portraits (Get a Better Likeness)

If you want to paint better watercolor portraits then I have a few tips which I think will help transform the way you paint !Whether you're painting in watercolors or

10 Easy Watercolor Ideas (Beginner Friendly Tutorials)

It’s not always easy to come up with new and unique ideas for painting. Getting started is sometimes one of the most difficult parts of watercolor, especially when you’re a

Simple Watercolor Painting (Easy Method for Beginners)

I believe anyone can paint a simple version of any subject in watercolor. It’s just a matter of how you approach it. So in this tutorial I want to share

Black Watercolor (Artists Don’t use Black)

Using black watercolor paint is a bit of a controversial subject among artists… Some artists passionately argue against using black paint in watercolor altogether. They say things like “Real artists

Watercolor Paper Weight Explained (Find Out What’s Best)

There are a bunch of different factors to consider when choosing watercolor paper, and its weight is one of the more important characteristics. But this can be a very confusing

Members Only Watercolor Koi Fish

Description:In this special extended, full-length tutorial I’m going to show you how to paint koi fish in watercolor by building up transparent layers of paint using a glazing technique.One of