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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How Can I Use Negative Painting to Improve My Watercolors? Mar 04, 2024

The concepts of positive space and negative space exist in your watercolor paintings whether you're aware of them or not.

But you may not be using them to your advantage. They may not be living up to their potential. 

Keep reading to learn what negative painting is, how...

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Dive into the Serenity of Landscape Painting with our Guided Watercolor Tutorial Feb 26, 2024

I know how powerful it can be to get a glimpse into the process of another watercolor artist

Being shown the techniques behind watercolor scenes can push you into new territory. It equips you with new and varied tools for your next painting. It gives you...

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Techniques to Paint Lifelike Figures that You Need to Try Feb 19, 2024

Adding figures to your paintings adds vitality, energy, and movement to your watercolors. And - like cars - they also help establish scale for the rest of your watercolor scene.

Keep reading to learn some easy techniques that will help you render realistic people in...

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Choosing the Right Brushes: Comprehensive Guide watercolor supplies Feb 12, 2024

It can be intimidating to shop for watercolor brushes when you're not sure what you really need. The choices are endless.

You might find yourself asking questions like:

  • What makes a brush a good brush?
  • Why are some watercolor brushes so expensive?
  • What is the bare minimum I need...
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Watercolor Mastery: Techniques to Preserve Luminosity in Your Paintings light and shadow Feb 05, 2024

When I paint, I've got my eye on the light. In fact, it's a motivating factor for me.

I find myself captivated by watercolor scenes that have interesting light and shadows. Whether it's another artist's painting that I'm admiring or a watercolor landscape I'm painting, the light is always...

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