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Have you ever wondered how do you fix an overworked watercolour painting? Well, there are 4 easy ways to fix overworked watercolour. First of all, prevention and preparing your paper before you paint are the best solutions. Secondly, check out this article to learn about the three measures you need to take to fix buckled, torn, and peeled watercolour paper.

How to Fix Overworked Watercolour Paper 4 Easy Ways

As a watercolourist, your worst nightmare is probably when you’ve spent a lot of time working on a painting, only to realize that you’ve accidentally overworked watercolour paper. In such…

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Is watercolour paint toxic? Is watercolour paint safe for skin? The truth is that most watercolour paints are mildly toxic. But they don’t contain enough harmful chemical compounds to hurt the human body. That being said, some pigments are known to be more toxic than others. Keep reading to discover how to identify toxicity in watercolours.

Is Watercolour Paint Toxic? The Truth Will Surprise You

Nowadays, people are increasingly becoming more health conscious. Even when it comes to art supplies, artists like you want to make sure your products are safe and harmless. And so…

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How long will watercolour paintings last? A watercolour painting can last for many centuries if it is made from high-quality artist grade pigments that have good lightfastness and permanence ratings. As well, if the painting isn’t exposed to environmental hazards such as ultra-violet light, heat, and humidity, it will endure over a very long period of time.

Do Watercolour Paintings Fade Over Time (Here’s the Truth)

Whenever you create or buy a watercolour painting, you want it to last forever. So you wonder: Do watercolour paintings fade, or do they stand the test of time? Watercolour…

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Why is watercolour so hard? This myth is often believed by beginners who think it’s hard to learn watercolour painting. At times, this limiting belief makes it seem like watercolour is difficult, frustrating, and stressful. This is why beginners fail in watercolour. But with the right mindset and art education, you’ll quickly discover why watercolour is so beautiful and easier to paint with than you think.

Why Watercolour is Hard and How to Overcome Obstacles

Taking up watercolour as a hobby is intimidating for beginners because they’ve heard watercolour is the hardest medium to learn. But is this belief true? Many watercolourists agree on several…

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What does overworking watercolour mean? Overworking a painting means you’re obsessing too much with the small details. Learning how to paint with watercolours means knowing how to layer watercolour in a way that emphasises the pigment’s vibrancy and translucency. So, to avoid overworking watercolour means you must know when to stop painting. Use these watercolour tips to help you achieve this goal.

How to Avoid Overworking Watercolour (Never Ruin a Painting)

Ruining a watercolour painting and wasting good-quality paper is an awful experience. This tragedy transpires as soon as you lose focus and concentration. When you lose sight of the bigger…

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How many types of watercolours are there? Watercolour paints come in pans, tubes, pencils, liquids, gouache, and other forms. In addition, there are different types of watercolour brushes including synthetic, blended, and animal hair brushes. As well, there are several types of watercolour paper to choose from including hot and cold-pressed varieties. So, check out this guide for a detailed breakdown of all these kinds of watercolours.

How Many Types of Watercolours Are There? (Right Now)

Like people, watercolours come in many shapes and sizes. The trick is to find the best type that suits your personal preferences and artistic endeavours. After all, each type comes…

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How is emotion shown in art? One way to convey emotion in art is by using geometric shapes. For example, a circle represents calm whereas a square represent distress. Moreover, expressing emotions through art can be achieved by using light colours to depict happiness and dark colours to symbolize depression. As you can see, geometric shapes and emotions in art are intrinsically connected on an emotional and psychological level.

How to Show Emotions Through Painting Using Geometrical Shapes?

Painting using geometrical shapes is a wonderful way for an artist to express their emotions and feelings. Geometrical shapes show emotion because curving shapes such as circles depict calmness whereas…

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What is the advantage of watercolour? The benefits of watercolour painting are many. For instance, one reason why I love watercolour is because it’s a relaxing and therapeutic activity. As well, one of the best advantages of watercolour is that it’s very affordable compared to other painting mediums such as oils. Keep reading to learn more about watercolour pros and cons.

What Are the Advantages of Watercolours? (9 Awesome Benefits)

If you’re reading this article, it’s likely that you want to know what are the advantages of using watercolours over other artistic mediums. Art mediums differ from one another, so…

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