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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 […]

Easy Watercolor Christmas Cards – Step by Step Tutorial

I don’t know about you, but I always seem to write my Christmas cards at the last minute! But this year I really wanted to design and paint some of my own watercolor cards for friends and family. So if you’re looking for inspiration and some guidance how to paint your own merry little cards, I […]

Negative Painting in Watercolor Explained

Do you know what negative painting is in watercolor? This is where you nod your head and say… hmmm… yep… sure thing ! Actually, I was pretty confused about this topic. I’d heard about negative painting several times but I wasn’t really sure what was involved. I was curious to learn more, so I delved into a […]

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