Watercolor for Beginners

A series of guides, lessons, and step-by-step tutorials for people getting started with watercolors (and also intermediate artists!)

    watercolor coffee cup tutorial

    Watercolor Coffee Painting (A Complete Step by Step Tutorial)

    ​I’ve heard it said that coffee boosts creativity. Whether that’s true or not, I thought you might like to join me by following along with this watercolor coffee cup tutorial.  I’m always on the lookout for new subjects to paint. The ring stain of…

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    How to Start Watercolor Painting – First Steps for Beginners

    ​Have you ever seen a beautiful piece of watercolor art and thought “I want to paint like that”? Many budding artists hold back because they just don’t know how to start painting in watercolors. I think that’s too bad. Because I believe the joy…

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    watercolor blooms

    Watercolor Blooms – Turning Mistakes into Success

    ​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…

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    how to paint watercolor magnolia flowers

    Painting Magnolia Flowers in Watercolor – a Step by Step Tutorial

    ​Spring is upon us again! The early blooming plants are starting to flower. And that makes me want to paint. One of my favorite springtime blooms is the magnolia. Eventually, I’m going to plant one in my garden. But for now, I thought I’d…

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    Watercolor Color Theory & Design that will Change Your Artwork

    ​Don’t you think it’s curious? The way certain watercolors provoke emotion, but others fall short of your expectations. Color plays a huge role in successful painting, which is why color theory in watercolor art is a valuable thing to grasp. Understanding colors and how…

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    Watercolor Basics Tutorial for the Absolute Beginner

    When you’re an absolute beginner, figuring out the basics of watercolor can be quite daunting. And the problem is, most watercolor artists forget what it was like to be a novice. As a result, many watercolor guides assume a lot of things they think…

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    painting watercolor oranges

    3 Easy Ways to Paint Oranges in Watercolor – A Beginners Tutorial

    A bit of vitamin C anyone? Oranges are another staple part of any artist’s repertoire. They’re a terrific subject to learn how to paint because of their simple geometric form, but at the same time they provide opportunities to explore light, shade, color, and…

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    watercolor skin tone

    Watercolor Skin Tone Tutorial: How to Mix Realistic Flesh Colors

    I have news for you… People’s skin is never just one color. Unfortunately, you can’t just mix one generic skin color and paint the whole of someone’s face, and there isn’t just one magic color which suits all situations. The tone of someone’s flesh…

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    shadows in watercolor

    Secret to Painting Shadows in Watercolor: Tutorial, Tips, Techniques & Colors

    ​Have you ever tried to paint shadows in watercolor and been disappointed with the result? I remember when I started painting I had problems with shadows. Sometimes the color was totally wrong, the results looked muddy, or they just didn’t look convincing. So how…

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    Monochrome Watercolor Painting: Tutorial & Techniques for Beginners

    ​Painting watercolors in monochrome sounds pretty boring… Right? After all, your just painting with one single color. Where’s the fun in that? But what if I told you that this kind of painting is an excellent exercise for improving your watercolor skills, and a…

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