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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12 Winter Greenery Elements in Watercolor
‘Tis the season for some winter greenery! Here are 12 easy elements you can add to your holiday card or tag or just for fun! Keep reading for my best tips in painting these winter...
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How to Paint: 3 Christmas Holiday Watercolor Ornaments
Paint these watercolor ornaments for this year’s holiday greeting cards! You all know how much I love wreaths. So here are two wreath ideas as well as a floral themed ornament idea. This tutorial’s video...
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My 10 Favorite Watercolor Colors
You hear a lot about favorite watercolor brands, but what about favorite watercolor colors? Over the years, I’ve painted with a variety of sets. One of my palettes even has 40 colors! And as fun...
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5 Tips for Painting a Watercolor Rainbow Christmas Tree
Can a rainbow Christmas tree be a real thing? I wish! But we can at least paint one in the hopes of a real one, right? For this painting, you need the following supplies and...
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