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How to Start Watercolor Painting – First Steps for Beginners

Have you ever seen a beautiful piece of watercolor art and thought “I want to paint like that”? Many budding artists hold back because they just don’t know how to start painting in watercolors. I think that’s too bad. Because I believe the joy of creating with watercolors is within anybody’s reach. Some people simply […]

Watercolor Blooms – Turning Mistakes into Success

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 nowhere… Right? When I was starting out with watercolors I would get […]

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Painting Magnolia Flowers in Watercolor – a Step by Step Tutorial

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 show you one way to portray these beautiful flowers in watercolor. This […]

Watercolor Color Theory & Design that will Change Your Artwork

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 they interact with each other can go a long way to […]

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 all those code numbers on the labels. A basic understanding of how to read this information is a great way to familiarize yourself with watercolors. So […]

Watercolor Basics Tutorial for the Absolute Beginner

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 beginners should already know. It can leave you with a lot […]

3 Easy Ways to Paint Oranges in Watercolor – A Beginners Tutorial

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 texture. In short, oranges are a great subject for getting to […]

Watercolor Skin Tone Tutorial: How to Mix Realistic Flesh Colors

I have news for you… People’s skin is never just one color. Unfortunately you can’t just mix one generic skin tone in watercolor 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 varies enormously, and depicting this realistically in watercolor needs […]

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 totally wrong, the results looked muddy, or they just didn’t look convincing. So how should you paint shade and shadows in watercolors? Painting lifelike and […]

Monochrome Watercolor Painting: Tutorial & Techniques for Beginners

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 very useful tool for analysing a subject you want to paint. So […]

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