Watercolor Painting Ideas for Beginners: 25 Things to Paint Right Now
The blank page problem is real. You've got your paints, your paper, your brush, and absolutely zero idea what to... Read more
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How to Paint Watercolor Flowers: A Beginner's Guide to Loose, Dreamy Florals
Let's talk about watercolor flowers for a second. Not the stiff, perfectly rendered ones that take three hours and still... Read more
Watercolor Pigments Explained: Why Your Paint Behaves the Way It Does (And Why Some Artists Are Ditching Pigments Altogether)
At some point, every watercolor painter has a moment where their paint does something they didn't expect. The color they... Read more
Watercolor Brushes for Beginners: What You Actually Need (And What to Skip)
Let's start with some genuinely good news: you need way fewer brushes than you think. Walk into an art supply... Read more
Watercolor Paper for Beginners: Why It Matters More Than Your Paint
Here's something most people don't find out until they've already had a frustrating experience: watercolor paper matters more than your... Read more
Watercolor Color Mixing: Why Your Colors Go Muddy (And How to Fix It)
At some point, almost every watercolor beginner has this experience. You mix two perfectly nice colors together, expecting something beautiful,... Read more
Watercolor Gift Ideas for Every Artist on Your List (Including the Ones Who Have Everything)
Buying gifts for artists is one of those things that sounds easier than it is. On paper, it seems simple.... Read more
How to Start Watercolor Journaling (No Rules, No Pressure, Just Paint)
A watercolor journal is not a portfolio. Nobody is going to grade it. You're not going to hang it in... Read more
Plein Air Watercolor Painting: A Beginner's Guide to Painting Outside
There's a version of plein air painting that looks incredibly intimidating. The artist has a folding easel, a sun umbrella,... Read more
Watercolor Painting Techniques Every Beginner Should Try (In Order of Fun)
Let's be honest about something. Most watercolor technique guides read like instruction manuals. Wet on wet: step one, step two,... Read more
How to Build the Perfect Watercolor Travel Kit (Pack Light, Paint More)
There's something about being somewhere new that makes you want to make things. A cafe in a city you've never... Read more
Watercolor Supplies for Beginners: Everything You Actually Need (And What to Skip)
So you've decided to try watercolor. Maybe you saw someone painting in a cafe and thought "I want to do... Read more