Watercolor Blooms – Turning Mistakes into Success
January 19, 2024
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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Painting Magnolia Flowers in Watercolor – a Step by Step Tutorial
October 12, 2022
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
January 2, 2024
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
October 12, 2022
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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3 Easy Ways to Paint Oranges in Watercolor – A Beginners Tutorial
October 12, 2022
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 Tutorial: How to Mix Realistic Flesh Colors
September 19, 2023
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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Secret to Painting Shadows in Watercolor: Tutorial, Tips, Techniques & Colors
September 19, 2023
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
October 12, 2022
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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Easy Watercolor Christmas Cards – Step by Step Tutorial
October 12, 2022
I don’t know about you, but I always seem to write my Christmas cards at the last minute! But this year I really wanted to design and paint some of my own watercolor cards for friends and family. So if you’re looking for inspiration…
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How to Paint a Pear in Watercolor – A Beginners Tutorial
October 12, 2022
I know what you’re thinking. Just another watercolor pear painting… Right ? Overused and not very original ! But pears, like many other fruit and vegetables, are really useful forms for studying some of the fundamentals of watercolor painting. They generally have a very…
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