Watercolor Painting Blog

Tutorials, Tips & Techniques

Free watercolor painting blog with step-by-step tutorials, 15-minute techniques, and essential supply guides. Expert tips from 8 different artists at WatercolorPainting.com

Watercolor Painting Blog
Greg Conley

Using The Wet-In-Wet Technique to Make Watercolor Flowers Bloom

Want to make some watercolor flowers bloom? Learn how by following this tutorial, which will sharpen your brushwork and knowledge of the wet-in-wet technique. Categories: Step-By-Step Lessons ,  Beginner Techniques If you’ve ever wanted to paint pretty watercolor flowers, you’re in the right place! In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to make these flowers bloom with some simple

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Watercolor Painting Blog
William Dunn

Turning A Famous Painting Into A Watercolor Study

Learn from the great Impressionist master, Claude Monet, in this course that shows you how to practice watercolor painting by copying the famous painting that sparked the Impressionist movement. Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas ,  Watercolor Lessons ,  Step-By-Step Lessons ,  Beginner Techniques Study Monet’s masterpiece in this tutorial that turns a famous painting into a personal watercolor painting experiment. Here, award-winning artist William “Bill” Dunn shows

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Watercolor Painting Blog
Greg Conley

Do’s and Don’ts: Essential Watercolor Techniques & Tips for All Beginners

Hope you’re in the mood to pick up some new watercolor techniques because today we’ll be adding new tips to your arsenal! Following these essential do’s and don’ts of watercolor can bring your watercolor painting skills to the next level. Categories: Beginner Techniques Hope you’re in the mood to pick up some new watercolor techniques because

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Watercolor Painting Blog
Greg Conley

How To Set Up a Watercolor Palette Like A Pro?

Organizing your painting colors may seem trivial, but it comes with a lot of benefits. Setting up your color palette not only makes your painting experience easier but also saves you a lot of time. Categories: Watercolor Lessons If you’re a beginner and have just started your watercolour journey, setting up your watercolor palette can seem

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Watercolor Painting Blog
Greg Conley

Bubbles! Easy Painting Ideas Using Watercolor Paint for a Bubbly Texture

Join Jay Lee in this simple but fun watercolor painting activity that features bubbles and experimenting with easy painting ideas! This is a great tutorial for watercolor beginners of all different ages, especially kids. Categories: Step-By-Step Lessons ,  Color Theory ,  Preparing for Painting ,  Beginner Techniques The world of watercolor painting is not only full of fun and surprises, but the

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Painting Lessons
Mari Evenson

Watercolor Drills — Discover the Magic in How Colors Interact

A simple watercolor drill turned into a lesson in color, movement, and surprise. Watching pigments meet and mingle reminded me why watercolor feels so alive — and why every artist needs to get to know their own paints. Take a look at Watercolor Drills — Discover the Magic in How Colors Interact.

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Create 3 Watercolor Paintings By The End Of The Week

(…even if you’ve never paintiner before)

You’ll learn the fundamentals of watercolor and become confident with your brush, so you can follow any painting tutorial in the future!