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My latest blog posts:

How to Blend Watercolors (Here’s What you NEED to Know!)

February 1, 2023

By Anthony

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!)

January 24, 2023

By Anthony

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…

Lifting Blotting and Erasing Watercolor Paint (Pro Tips!)

January 20, 2023

By Anthony

In watercolor painting, the lightness comes from the white paper reflecting back through the transparent paint. But let’s face it… sometimes there’s just too much paint on the paper! For example, you lay down a strong-colored watercolor wash but want certain areas to be…

What is Watercolor Glazing (And How to Master it!)

January 18, 2023

By Anthony

Watercolor glazing is the most fundamental technique you need to understand about this art medium. But don’t worry… It’s not as complicated as it sounds. In fact, chances are you’re already using a glazing technique without even thinking about it 🙂 A bit of…

how to paint a still life watercolor bowl in 4 steps

Watercolor Bowl Still Life Painting (Do This In 4 Steps!)

January 13, 2023

By Anthony

This demonstration is a simple still life sketch of a bowl painted in watercolor. I enjoy still life paintings of everyday objects. They’re easy and quick to set up in any environment. And I think painting isolated objects like this is a great way…

Painting 12 Drummers Drumming in Watercolor

December 28, 2022

By Anthony

This is it! The last day in the Christmas watercolor painting challenge! If you made it this far give yourself a well deserved pat on the back! Thank you for following this challenge. I trust these paintings provided you with a bit of creative…

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.
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