How to Paint: Watercolor Roses
After leaves, watercolor roses are probably my favorite thing to paint. When I started my watercolor journey in 2016, all I wanted to do was be able to paint roses. And now here I am...
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Watercolor Color Theory and Color Wheel Basics
Color theory and having a grasp on color wheel basics is so important with watercolors! In this post, I want to discuss the importance of color bias, color wheel basics, and some color schemes that...
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Part 6-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Splatters and Textures
Adding splatters and textures to your painting is a fun way to spice things up! I also have a FREE online course, Watercolor Basics for the Absolute Beginner, if you want to learn more! Supplies:...
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Part 5-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Dry Brush, Lifting, and Masking
Here are some less common but still important watercolor exercises: dry brush, lifting, and masking! I also have a FREE online course, Watercolor Basics for the Absolute Beginner, if you want to learn more! Supplies:...
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Part 4-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Washes
Washes are such an essential skill as a beginner watercolor! If you’re just getting started, make sure to catch up on the other parts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). And in this post, we...
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Part 3-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Wet-on-Wet
This is part 3 of beginner watercolor exercises and we will be looking at the wet-on-wet technique. I also have a FREE online course, Watercolor Basics for the Absolute Beginner, if you want to learn...
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Watercolor Basics: Pans or Tubes
Ah, the age-old question when it comes to watercolor supplies: Should I use pans or tubes? So let me share general pros and cons of both pans and tubes. And then I want to show...
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Part 2-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Blends, Bleeds, and Blooms
Let’s talk about blends, bleeds, and blooms – more fun watercolor exercises for beginners! I also have a FREE online course, Watercolor Basics for the Absolute Beginner, if you want to learn more! Supplies: This...
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Part 1-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Wet on Dry and Layering
Welcome to this series on Beginner Watercolor Exercises where I want to help you build your watercolor skills. In this post, we’ll look at two techniques: wet-on-dry and layering/glazing. You can also watch the whole...
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How to Paint: Watercolor Floral Numbers (New Year 2023 + Goals)
Painting these watercolor floral numbers have become a tradition these past few years. As I paint it, I reflect on the past year and think about goals for the new year. In this post I...
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