Watercolor with Pen (Tips and Tricks for Beginners)

It’s one of the most delightful things I’ve ever seen. I recently took a trip to an iconic art store in Paris - The Sennelier Art Store. The watercolor and

Watercolor Painting Ideas (Super Easy Things to Paint)

Looking for some simple inspiration ? Below you’ll find some watercolor painting ideas which use very simple wet techniques. What do I mean by “wet techniques” ? In watercolors, the

Are Watercolors Toxic ? (The Truth about Toxic Watercolor Pigments)

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

Which Side of Watercolor Paper to Use (Complete Guide)

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

How to Clean Watercolor Brushes the Easy Way

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

Setting up Watercolor Palette Colors like a Pro (A Beginners Guide)

Setting up a watercolor palette can be a bit of a brain-teaser, especially when you begin learning watercolors. When I first started painting it took me a while to figure

Fundamental Watercolor Techniques for Beginners (This is All You Need)

Do you find it frustrating? Reading about all those multiple, fabulous techniques for watercolor painting. Methods which are so obscure you’ll probably hardly ever use them!Sure, it’s fun to know

How to Read Watercolor Labels – A Beginners Tutorial

​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

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

How to use Masking Fluid for Watercolor Painting

Ever tried painting a big wash of color around a complex shape ?There are many occasions when you want to preserve the white paper and conserve key features in a

10 Essential watercolor techniques for beginners

The unique fluid and transparent qualities of watercolors are what lend incredible beauty to this art medium. Having said that, these same characteristics are what beginners find unforgiving. For this

Complete guide to watercolor wash techniques

​I knew I shouldn't do it !I had just laid down a nice graded wash of watercolor for the background of a new painting. But it wasn’t perfectly even. You