Different Colors, Same Pigment – A Watercolor Paint Mystery
March 3, 2025
I’m a bit of a watercolor boffin! I like to get to the bottom of things. To find the explanation to artistic mysteries. Well, this is one of them. And you’ve probably noticed this yourself if you’ve read your paint labels (You have, haven’t…
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Paynes Grey (Exploring Paint Colors in Depth)
June 1, 2023
From time to time I take a closer look at paint colors. In this article I’ll be exploring Payne’s Grey. This is my favorite grey paint. I always have some on my palette ready to go! It’s a convenience mixture, made up of more…
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Neutral Tint Watercolor (All The Answers!)
June 9, 2023
So you’ve ended up with a tube of grayish-looking paint called “neutral tint.” And now you’re wondering… “But what the heck is neutral tint?” Why would you need it, and how is it used in painting? This paint name causes quite a bit of…
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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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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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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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Good Watercolor Brands – Which is Best
October 13, 2022
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 waste of time. I was in the same predicament when I started…
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What is Watercolor Paint? The Things you Should Know
June 5, 2023
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 a huge pan set. The colored bricks were as big as my…
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