Watercolor Supplies Beginners Guide (This is What you Truly Need)
September 13, 2024
I know what you’re thinking… And you’re probably right. I’m a sucker when it comes to buying watercolor supplies ! I’m sure I’ve got far too much stuff. Which is why I’m perhaps in a good position to tell you just what you need,…
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Gifts for Watercolor Artists (What to Get an Artist for Christmas)
December 15, 2023
I’ve been scratching my head for several days ! Finding the ideal gifts for everyone is a real brain-teaser. It doesn’t help that whenever you ask people what they would like for Christmas you get the answer “Err… Let me think about it” !…
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Are Watercolors Toxic ? (The Truth about Toxic Watercolor Pigments)
October 13, 2022
Recently an artist asked me about the toxicity of watercolor paint. It’s true… As artists we should be aware of ecological and health considerations like this. And although I’m not an expert, I thought I could gather together some information to help others interested…
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Which Side of Watercolor Paper to Use (Complete Guide)
August 28, 2024
Have you ever found yourself wondering which side of watercolor paper to use? Maybe you cut up a large sheet into smaller pieces, and now you’re wondering which was the “right” side to paint on? Or if you’ve removed a sheet from a watercolor…
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How to Clean Watercolor Brushes the Easy Way
July 3, 2025
You can easily spend a small fortune on brushes. So if you want your investment to last, it’s probably a good idea to learn how to clean your watercolor brushes and generally take care of them. With a little care and attention a good…
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Best Watercolor Paints (A Complete Guide)
September 19, 2023
Here’s the thing…There are lots of “reviews” about which are the best watercolor paints on the market. But none of them seem to tell you “how” to choose what’s best for your needs. And frankly, most of those reviews seem to have been written…
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How to Read Watercolor Labels – A Beginners Tutorial
October 13, 2022
Beginners often get confused about watercolor paint. I remember when I first started painting I was bewildered by the huge range of hues, the different brands, the fancy names, and all those code numbers on the labels. A basic understanding of how to read…
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4 ways to stretch watercolor paper
July 16, 2023
You’ve seen it happen… Right ? You lay down a nice watery wash of paint, you settle down to enjoy your painting, and then… It all goes lopsided ! When watercolor paper absorbs liquid, it buckles and deforms, leaving ridges and depressions which make…
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All you ever wanted to know about Watercolor Granulation
October 13, 2022
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 patterns. When you play around with watercolors for a while you’ll soon notice this…
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Cold Press vs Hot Press watercolor paper – Here’s how to choose !
September 19, 2023
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 watercolor painting, I went to a huge art store near to where…
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