Top Watercolor Techniques to Create Depth in a Painting Apr 29, 2024

As a beginning watercolor artist, have you ever wondered how to create distance and depth on a thin sheet of paper? 

This blog post is going to address this topic head on. In it, I offer you four practical watercolor techniques to create depth in your watercolors.

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Mastering the Art of Watercolor Landscapes Apr 22, 2024

Watercolor Landscapes become easier the more you can watch the watercolor painting process and practice watercolor techniques. That’s why today I am going to walk you through the steps I took to paint this watercolor featuring my son.

Step-by-step Watercolor Tutorial: A Special Landscape

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How to Improve Composition in Watercolor Apr 15, 2024

Have you ever completed a painting and felt disappointed? 

Maybe something just feels off, but you can’t quite put your finger on what it is. Consider that there might be something wrong with the composition of your watercolor painting

Good composition can be...

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How to Simplify a Complex Scene in Watercolor Apr 08, 2024

Have you ever had a reference photo of a scene you wanted to paint, but it just felt too difficult? Maybe you felt intimidated by the intricacy of the scene. Maybe you felt unsure of your ability to render the watercolor subject, given its complexities. 

This blog and video address this...

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Watercolor Texture Techniques to Create Stunning Scenes Apr 01, 2024

When you add texture to a watercolor painting, you must do so in a way that supports the order of your composition. What does that mean, exactly?

It means you want to apply texture (hard edges, dry brush strokes, and details) with intention. Watercolor texture, when added strategically, creates...

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Free Tutorial: Paint a Simple Watercolor Sketch Mar 25, 2024

Watercolor sketches differ slightly from a regular painting because they are meant to be quick studies of a scene with the goal of practicing skills and techniques you want to improve in all your watercolor paintings. 

This tutorial is just that - a sketch for watercolor artists...

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Showcase Your Art on Social Media with these Tried and True Photography Tips Mar 18, 2024

Promoting art on social media - especially right at the beginning - is often stressful for artists.

Maybe you're worried about being judged, maybe you're not sure where to post your art, or maybe you're concerned you can't quite capture the beauty of your art with a snap of your...

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The Watercolor Artist's Guide to Paints Mar 11, 2024

High-quality watercolor supplies can be expensive, so you really don't want to play a guessing game when you're out shopping for paints!

This video and blog answers all your pressing questions about watercolor paint and offers you a nice starting point as you fill and refine your palette. ...

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