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

Using A Salt Technique For Texture In A Watercolor Card

Learn how to add a unique effect to watercolor using a common condiment by following Jennifer McGuire in her card-making tutorial. Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas ,  Watercolor Lessons ,  Intermediate Techniques ,  Step-By-Step Lessons ,  Color Theory Learn this watercolor technique for beginner and intermediate artists by adding salt to create a unique effect. We found this watercolor technique shared by Jennifer McGuire to be a useful

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Abstract Nebula In The Galaxy

Paint the complexity of the universe by simply using salt & watercolors, as seen in this easy tutorial given by Leonardo Pereznieto. Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas ,  Watercolor Lessons ,  Step-By-Step Lessons ,  Color Theory ,  Beginner Techniques Try this new painting idea: learn to paint the complexity of the universe by simply using salt and watercolors, as seen in this easy tutorial given by

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Step-by-Step Holland Lop Bunny Rabbit

Maybe our cutest painting idea yet! Follow professional painter and professional instructor, Isabella Kung, as she teaches you how to paint an adorable bunny rabbit step by step. Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas ,  Watercolor Lessons ,  Advanced Techniques ,  Step-By-Step Lessons This may be our cutest painting idea yet! Learn how to paint a Holland Lop bunny rabbit using watercolors by following Isabella

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Watercolor Techniques for Realistic Snowy Trees & Bushes

How to paint photo-realistic snowy trees & bushes without tripping over yourself. Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas ,  Watercolor Lessons ,  Intermediate Techniques ,  Step-By-Step Lessons ,  Color Theory Learn from Steve Curl as he returns to show us watercolor techniques for painting snow-laden trees & bushes, and turn them into winter scenes. Want to watch the video version? This tutorial is also available to members of our Beeblys WatercolorPainting.com. Materials

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How To Watercolor Paint A Sunset Sky Without Reference Images

How to watercolor paint a colorful sunset sky from memory without breaking a sweat. Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas ,  Watercolor Lessons ,  Step-By-Step Lessons ,  Beginner Techniques Follow along in this step-by-step tutorial with Steve Curl as he demonstrates how to watercolor paint a colorful sunset sky with silhouettes from his imagination. No reference image needed! Want to watch the video version? This tutorial is also

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How To Paint An Ultra-Realistic Pair of Human Lips

Here’s a taste of what it’s like to paint part of a realistic human portrait, starting with the lips. Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas ,  Watercolor Lessons ,  Advanced Techniques ,  Step-By-Step Lessons Learn to paint a pair of luscious lips as demonstrated by Kelly Eddington. Thanks Kelly for the helpful tutorial! Materials Used: Paints Brushes Step 1: Prepping And Sketching On the sheet of

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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!