June 15, 2026
🎨 Here’s something that changed how I paint wet-on-wet watercolor… I think the problem most beginners have isn’t technique. It’s ‘timing’. And once you understand that, a lot of things start to fall into place. In my new purposeful painting lesson, I walk through…
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Why Timing Matters More Than Technique in Watercolor (The Water Cycle)
June 15, 2026
Do you ever feel like wet-on-wet watercolor puts you in a constant battle with your paper? Too much water, and you get those cauliflower edges blooming where you didn’t want them. Too little, and the paper’s already too dry — and instead of those…
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The #1 Thing Ruining Your Watercolor Brush Strokes
May 14, 2026
Everything about watercolor painting revolves around one thing: water! For example, watercolor paints use a water-soluble binder so the pigments reactivate whenever water is added. Watercolor paper is designed to absorb just the right amount of water, giving you enough working time to enjoy…
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How To Paint Watercolor Cherry Blossom (In 15 Minutes!)
June 15, 2026
Only members of the Anthony’s Paint & Create Club have access to the older ‘Purposeful Painting’ practice sessions. Find out more about The Purposeful Painting Series on my Patreon, or become a member here:To view this content, you must be a member of Anthonys…
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How to Blend Watercolors (Here’s What you NEED to Know!)
February 19, 2026
Blending watercolors used to feel like a losing battle – I’d end up with harsh lines and unwanted streaks no matter what I did. It can be very frustrating to endlessly struggle with your brushwork this way! Especially because blending is an often repeated gesture…
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Stop Guessing Every Brushstroke: A Clear Step-by-Step Process
February 11, 2026
Do you ever start a watercolor painting knowing what you want to paint… but then get stuck not knowing what to do next? Maybe you’re not quite sure which technique to use… so you start guessing, moving paint around, or trying to fix things…
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YOU DON’T NEED MORE WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES
November 21, 2025
Have you ever found yourself obsessing over watercolor supplies and thinking, “Maybe I just need a better brush… or better paper… and then I’ll finally be able to paint something that actually looks like those beautiful tutorials I keep seeing on Instagram”? Because when…
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Glazing & Layering in Watercolor (Frankenstein Demo)
October 24, 2025
You know that moment when you finish a watercolor painting and think… “In my head it looked so much better than this!” Don’t worry – we’ve all been there! Maybe you followed all the right steps… but somehow the painting just feels a bit,…
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Simplifying Watercolor for Beginners (8 Simple Tips)
October 3, 2025
Does watercolor ever feel so overwhelming, you just don’t know where to start? Maybe you sit down to paint, and before you’ve even begun, your brain’s already juggling too many colors, too many details, and too many decisions. And halfway through, it’s the same…
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This Changed How I Paint Watercolors: Step-by-Step Tutorial to Add Depth
April 22, 2025
I started painting in watercolor when I was just a teenager – but it wasn’t until decades later that I discovered something I really wish I’d learned sooner. It would’ve saved me so much frustration. This one simple idea completely changed the way I…
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Vegan Watercolor Supplies Made Simple! (Brushes, Paper, and Paints)
March 8, 2025
Have you ever wondered if your watercolor supplies are secretly… vegan? 🙂 After all… it’s just paint, brushes, and paper, right? The surprising truth is, lots of traditional art supplies contain hidden animal-derived ingredients. And animal products have been part of the art world…
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Painting a Robin in Watercolor (3 Techniques!)
December 10, 2024
Have you ever wondered how to paint delicate textures in watercolors, like on this feathery robin – building up the layers to create depth and help bring it to life? In this lesson, I’ll show you step by step how I painted this cute…
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