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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 Paint Nine Ladies Dancing in 4 Steps
We’re up to day number nine in this painting series. Today’s prompt is “nine ladies dancing”. In the 12 days of Christmas rhyme, it’s said that the religious meaning of this verse is the fruits of the Holy Spirit as described in Galatians. This…
Eight Maids A-Milking in Watercolor Tutorial
Hello again! The eighth day of this watercolor painting challenge (based on the “twelve days of Christmas”) is “eight maids-a-milking”. This is the first time the subjects move away from the theme of birds. So what does this mean? The religious symbolism of the…
How to Paint Seven Swans A-Swimming (Step by Step)
Welcome to day number 7 of the “12 days of Christmas” painting challenge. Today’s prompt, of course, is “seven swans a-swimming”. Swans are often associated with grace and beauty. In fact they look so fabulous that in the middle ages they became rather a…
Watercolor Painting of Six Geese A-Laying (Step by Step)
Today’s exercise is number 6 in the painting series inspired by the “12 days of Christmas”. If you made it this far, give yourself a pat on the back 🙂 You’re half way through! You’ve probably noticed that a good proportion of the subjects…
How to Paint 5 Golden Rings in Watercolor
Welcome to day five of this watercolor painting challenge (or just a bit of creative fun for xmas!) As you’ve probably guessed the overarching theme is the “12 days of Christmas” and this lesson shows you how to paint a composition of “five golden…
Painting 4 Calling Birds in 4 Easy Steps
So you’re still going… huh ? Nice to see your happy smiling face again 🙂 This is day number 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas painting challenge. The prompt is “4 Calling Birds”. Did you ever wonder what “calling birds” actually are? You…
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…