Watercolor Brush Control: Why Your Brush Doesn’t Do What You Want
September 5, 2026
Have you ever gone to paint a brush mark… and what ended up on the paper looked nothing like what you intended? Maybe you tried to paint a thin line, and it came out way too thick. Maybe the paint spread into places you…
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This 3-Step Shading Secret Changed My Watercolors!
August 23, 2026
Have you ever found a photo you’d love to paint and then just sat there not really knowing where to begin? Or maybe it’s the other way round. You can follow along with a tutorial and get a decent result, but when you try…
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Painting White Flowers Without White!
August 7, 2026
Here’s a tricky thing about watercolor. Because watercolor paint is transparent, every layer you put down only makes an area darker. Which means the light areas in a finished painting are the bits of paper you didn’t paint over, or never touched at all….
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9 Reasons Why Your Watercolor Washes Look Streaky
July 24, 2026
Have you ever set out to paint a nice smooth, even wash of watercolor — and then come back a few minutes later to find it had dried streaky or patchy? Maybe you even spotted it starting to go wrong, so you went back…
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How to Make Watercolors GLOW with This Trick!
July 20, 2026
Only members of the Anthony’s Paint & Create Club have access to the older ‘Purposeful Painting’ practice sessions. Find out more about The Purposeful Painting Series on my Patreon, or become a member here:To view this content, you must be a member of Anthonys…
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The ONE BRUSH Every Watercolor Beginner is Missing
July 4, 2026
Only members of the Anthony’s Paint & Create Club have access to the older ‘Purposeful Painting’ practice sessions. Find out more about The Purposeful Painting Series on my Patreon, or become a member here:To view this content, you must be a member of Anthonys…
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Why Timing Matters More Than Technique in Watercolor (The Water Cycle)
June 22, 2026
Only members of the Anthony’s Paint & Create Club have access to the older ‘Purposeful Painting’ practice sessions. Find out more about The Purposeful Painting Series on my Patreon, or become a member here:To view this content, you must be a member of Anthonys…
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The #1 Thing Ruining Your Watercolor Brush Strokes
May 14, 2026
Everything about watercolor painting revolves around one thing: water! For example, watercolor paints use a water-soluble binder so the pigments reactivate whenever water is added. Watercolor paper is designed to absorb just the right amount of water, giving you enough working time to enjoy…
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How To Paint Watercolor Cherry Blossom (In 15 Minutes!)
June 15, 2026
Only members of the Anthony’s Paint & Create Club have access to the older ‘Purposeful Painting’ practice sessions. Find out more about The Purposeful Painting Series on my Patreon, or become a member here:To view this content, you must be a member of Anthonys…
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How to Blend Watercolors (Here’s What you NEED to Know!)
February 19, 2026
Blending watercolors used to feel like a losing battle – I’d end up with harsh lines and unwanted streaks no matter what I did. It can be very frustrating to endlessly struggle with your brushwork this way! Especially because blending is an often repeated gesture…
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