Complete guide to watercolor wash techniques
March 15, 2023
I knew I shouldn’t do it ! I had just laid down a nice graded wash of watercolor for the background of a new painting. But it wasn’t perfectly even. You know what’s it’s like… you often think you can do better. So I…
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How to paint a watercolor glazing chart
June 6, 2024
You’ve heard about glazing… Right ? Glazing or layering colors is a fundamental technique in watercolor painting. When you paint, the transparent layers of pigment build up, one on top of the other. This layering of paint modifies the values and the color appearance…
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20 Ways to fix watercolor mistakes
January 18, 2023
Watercolor painting looks so simple. A well executed watercolor can be painted with a few quick brush strokes. Good artists make it look so easy, but as a beginner I remember running into a lot of stumbling blocks and ending up wondering what I’d…
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How to make watercolor pans
January 17, 2023
At some stage in your pursuit of watercolor art you will want to make your own watercolor pans. Watercolors in pan format are an excellent option with a heap of benefits. They’re convenient, easy to use, portable. And in my opinion if you make…
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4 ways to stretch watercolor paper
July 16, 2023
You’ve seen it happen… Right ? You lay down a nice watery wash of paint, you settle down to enjoy your painting, and then… It all goes lopsided ! When watercolor paper absorbs liquid, it buckles and deforms, leaving ridges and depressions which make…
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Simple abstract watercolor painting for beginners
October 12, 2022
Fancy trying some abstract watercolor painting ? Good for you. So, let’s talk about ethereality and impermanence… Nope ! Only kidding… Abstract watercolors are a whole lot of fun. And you don’t need to ponder over complicated art concepts to enjoy them. But at…
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4 Essential skills to improve your watercolors
October 12, 2022
So let me guess… You’ve been painting for a while now, but you just don’t seem to be making as much progress as you’d like ? I understand exactly how you feel. Watercolor painting is full of delight, but sometimes you feel like you’re…
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All you ever wanted to know about Watercolor Granulation
October 13, 2022
Have you ever noticed how watercolor paints behave differently ? Some colors produce a smooth even wash, but others seem to have a life of their own, creating amazing textured patterns. When you play around with watercolors for a while you’ll soon notice this…
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How to make a perfect purple with watercolor
October 13, 2025
Have you ever tried to mix a purple color and then think to yourself: “ That doesn’t look right ! ” Purple is one of those tricky colors in watercolor mixing. And to be honest I didn’t always understand why my attempts to make…
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Beginners guide how to use watercolor paint tubes
December 6, 2022
It’s a simple question… Right ? And the answer probably seems obvious to more experienced watercolor artists. I remember when I was learning about watercolor painting, I wasn’t sure how other artists used tubes of paint. I found it quite mysterious how to handle…
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Watercolor wet on wet vs wet on dry – tutorial, tips & tricks
March 15, 2023
To wet or not to wet ? That is the question… Wet on wet and wet on dry are both important parts of any watercolorist’s painting vocabulary. Each technique has its own specific qualities, producing very different and delightful results. When I started watercolor…
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The Essential Guide to Watercolor Mixing
June 6, 2024
It’s exasperating don’t you think ? Not knowing how to mix the color you need… When I first started painting I really didn’t understand how to mix watercolors and get exactly the right hue that I needed. I would simply rely on intuition, throw…
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