Watercolour Tips
How to Mix Luminous Greys in Watercolour
For many beginners, reaching for a tube of black paint seems like the most logical way to create grey. However, using pre-mixed black can often lead to flat, ‘dead’ areas ... Read more
A Guide to Mixing Natural Greens in Watercolour
Mixing greens in watercolour is a delicate balance of art and science. In my early painting days, I often avoided mixing my own shades, reaching instead for premixed “convenience” greens ... Read more
How to Transfer Sketches to Watercolor Paper
One of the most exciting moments in any watercolor journey is the transition from a rough idea to the final paper. However, transferring that sketch—or tracing your drawing—can be surprisingly ... Read more
10 Common Watercolor Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Watercolor painting is a wonderful and expressive medium, but it can also be challenging to learn. It requires patience, good water control, and a willingness to let the paint flow. ... Read more
How to Succeed with a Large Watercolor Painting
There’s something special about standing in front of a large watercolor painting. The details feel richer, the brushstrokes more expressive, and the colors seem to glow. A big painting pulls ... Read more
How to Use Watercolor Pencils: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
When I first picked up a set of watercolor pencils, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. Were they just fancy colored pencils? Could they really create the same luminous ... Read more
Starting a Watercolor Painting: A Step-by-Step Order of Work
It’s one of the most common questions beginners ask—and for good reason. Watercolor has a mind of its own, and once that pigment hits the paper, there is often no ... Read more
How to Create a Watercolour Mixing Chart
There is something wonderfully meditative about making a color mixing chart. The slow rhythm of dipping your brush, adding just a touch more pigment, and watching two colors swirl together ... Read more
Creating Magic: A Guide to Simple Watercolor Christmas Cards
Two Festive Mini Watercolor Projects Using Just Two Colors As the holiday season approaches, I love returning to small, calming projects. I especially love the ones that only need a ... Read more
11 Essential Watercolor Mixes to Elevate Your Art
There is a quiet kind of magic that happens on your palette—that exact moment when two colors meet and settle into something entirely new. Mixing colors is one of my ... Read more