Watercolour silhouette paintings are unique and beautiful. A silhouette is a solid shape that is completely dark and featureless, and it is usually contrasted against a light background. In this…
Watercolour Painting
As a watercolourist, there is so much to learn about this wonderful transparent medium. Browse through this collection of articles that touch on everything from watercolour techniques to correcting mistakes; from painting supplies to step by step tutorials. These articles are suitable for painters of all levels!
How to Combine Watercolour and Ink (Mixed Media Art)
Mixed-media artwork is a popular form of art in which an artist incorporates different mediums into a single piece of work. Have you ever tried it? For example, a popular…
Best Watercolour Plein Air Painting Tips (Complete Guide)
What is plein air painting? Plein air means outdoors in French. As such, plein air painting is the act of painting outside in order to capture landscapes in their natural…
How to Avoid Muddy Colours in Watercolour (9 Ways)
Muddy colours are paint pigments that look dull, flat, and opaque. For this reason, they make watercolour paintings appear lifeless because the pigments lack vibrancy and transparency. So can you…
What is Gouache Paint (A Complete Beginner’s Guide)
In the art community, gouache painting has become more and more popular these past several years. Despite this rising trend, many artists and art enthusiasts still confuse gouache and watercolour…
5 Easy Watercolour Tutorials for Beginners (Step by Step)
When you first start painting with watercolours, it can be hard to determine what are the best watercolour tutorials for beginners. So, you spend lots off time browsing through YouTube…
9 Big Watercolour Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Watercolour is often a misunderstood art form. As a result, there are many watercolour myths in the art community that are untrue or grossly over-exaggerated. And sometimes, these perpetuated myths…
Easy Monochrome Painting for Beginners (A Watercolour Tutorial)
Have you ever gazed in awe at a beautiful monochromatic watercolour painting? If so, then you’ve probably been intrigued by the painting’s unique colour palette. A monochrome painting is a…