Tips, Theory & Exercises for Total Beginners

Welcome back to my Watercolor Basics for Beginners series! So far, we’ve covered:

• Choosing the right watercolor paper

• Selecting the right brushes

• Picking your paints

And today, we’r...

Welcome back to the Watercolor Basics for Beginners series! If you’ve already read our how-to posts on watercolor paper and watercolor brushes, you’re well on your way to building a solid foundation. Now, let’s talk about one of the most important...

Everything a beginner needs to know — without the overwhelm.

Welcome to my ongoing Watercolor Basics for Beginners series! In this post, we'll explore how to choose the right watercolor brush when you're just starting out.

Don’t worry — you d...

Why paper type matters more than you think

When you’re just starting out with watercolor, it’s easy to focus on paints and brushes — but there’s something even more important that often gets overlooked: the paper.

The truth is, no matter how ...

If you've been searching for a fun and easy Spring watercolor project, look no further!

Yesterday I painted 3 versions of Harriet de Winton's Spring Flower Meadow tutorial, and in this review, I'll share my process, insights, and final res...

INTRODUCTION

You can probably tell from the title -- and, yes, I am publicly admitting I was wrong about sketchbooks. If you're a watercolor artist (beginner or experienced), I want you to avoid my rookie mistake and start using a watercolor sket...

Ever wish you could complete an easy and fun watercolor project in just 30 minutes? I recently tried Andrea Nelson's Fall Cabin tutorial, and in this review, I'll share my process, insights, and final results – plus a fascinating discussion about ...

Are you always hoping for more time for watercolor painting? (I am know I am)

Today I am sharing 5 ideas that will maximize your painting time -- really!

I was able to more than double my weekly painting time after I implemented these strategies...