Category: Watercolor Techniques Series

Hi friends! I’ve got the rubbing alcohol out again to use with my watercolors, along with some metallic watercolor from the MeiLiang palette. We’re going to do an abstract painting with lots of extra texture using the alcohol as a helper! Grab your paints and let’s get started, or use this video to give you…

Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 26 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be experimenting with monoprinting with watercolor (and water soluble crayons and such)! If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this series should give you some ideas on different ways you can practice these…

Hi friends! We’re breaking out the plastic saran wrap today to make this beautiful watercolor abstract tree with a limited palette! I’m working with my Marie’s Masters watercolors, but you can grab any paint and paper you have on hand, along with a piece of plastic wrap to recreate this abstract tree painting. I’m using…

Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 25 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about using acrylic inks with watercolor, either wet in wet or as an under layer for a wash. I’ll also be experimenting with three brands: Daler Rowney, Amsterdam, and Dr. Ph. Martin’s, so…

Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 24 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be experimenting with watercolor pencils combined with pan watercolors and having some fun! If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this series should give you some ideas on different ways you can practice…

Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 23 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about how to do negative painting, which is an awesome way to add interest, contrast, detail, and so much more to your paintings. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this…

Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 21 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about double dipping and double loading your brush to paint! If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this series should give you some ideas on different ways you can practice these…

Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 20 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about hard edges and soft edges in watercolor and how to achieve them. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this video series should give you some ideas on different ways…

Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 19 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about the different textures and effects you can get by using gauze in your painting (or other fabrics as well!). If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this series should give…

Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 18 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about granulating medium and how it affects watercolor paint. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this series should give you some ideas on different ways you can practice these techniques…

Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 17 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about dropping color and blending or making shapes using a blower tool, straw, your lungs, or anything else that blows air! If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this should give…