watercolor

Watercolors can create gorgeous translucent effects. But the medium is a bit more difficult to control than acrylic and oil. You can't hide a mistake with another layer of paint, and you may need to do a little bit more planning: what washes to put first, which areas to leave blank. Here are some tips for beginners that can take the guesswork out of watercolor painting. … [Read more...] about Watercolor tips for beginners

When you're working with watercolor, the type of paper you use is just as crucial as the paint. Watercolor paper is designed to handle the special pigments and properties of watercolor paints. It absorbs less water (preventing your colors from bleeding into a muddy mess) and is less likely to warp or fray. There are many different kinds of watercolor paper, which will … [Read more...] about Guide to Watercolor Paper