When you’re a beginner you make mistakes. And mistakes are good because you can learn from them. One of the things watercolor artists sometimes see as a problem is “watercolor blooms”. You’ve probably already seen these unexpected blotches that seem to appear out of…
I admit it! I have a favorite 🙂 You’ve noticed that watercolor paints come in two different forms: tubes or pans. I’m going to tell you which one I prefer and why… But which should YOU choose? Is there an advantage to using one rather than the…
It’s that time of year again! And what better way to express your affection for your loved one than by creating a personalized Valentine’s painting for them? In this article, I’ll show you a few different creative approaches to crafting Valentine-themed paintings. And this…
Setting up a watercolor palette can be a bit of a brain-teaser, especially when you begin learning watercolors. When I first started painting it took me a while to figure out which colors to use and how to organize them. And over time, I’ve…
You know what ? Watercolor paper isn’t the only surface you can paint on ! Yep… That’s right ! In fact one of the most common questions I see asked by artists is: “Can you use watercolor on canvas” ? The quick answer is…
Have you ever wondered how to paint delicate textures in watercolors, like on this feathery robin – building up the layers to create depth and help bring it to life? In this lesson, I’ll show you step by step how I painted this cute…
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