Simple abstract watercolor painting for beginners

​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

4 Essential skills to improve your watercolors

​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.

All you ever wanted to know about Watercolor Granulation

​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

Beginners guide how to use watercolor paint tubes

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

Watercolor wet on wet vs wet on dry – tutorial, tips & tricks

​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

Can you use watercolor on canvas ?

​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

How to layer watercolors beautifully

Frustrating isn’t it?Like a lot of new watercolorists, I didn’t understand about layering paint.When I started painting I would use too much water and fuss over the wet paint with

Guide to recommended watercolor palette colors

I hear it all the time!What color paints do you recommend?This is something that I agonized over when I first started painting with watercolors!The choice of paint colors is staggering,

Cold Press vs Hot Press watercolor paper – Here’s how to choose !

Paper…It’s one of the essential components in watercolor painting. And believe me, when you really get going, you’re going to use a lot of it !I remember when I started

What is tone in Art – a Watercolorists Guide

You’ve probably heard artists talking about “tone” when describing art. When I first started watercolor painting I was a bit confused by all the vocabulary. One of my favorite artists

Good Watercolor Brands – Which is Best

Looking for good watercolor brands? I know what you’re thinking. There’s a huge choice of watercolors on the market and you haven’t got a clue which are good and which are a

What is Watercolor Paint? The Things you Should Know

So you’re ready to make a dent in the world of watercolors. Good for you. I remember the first watercolor paints I used at school when I was a kid. ​It was