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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

Simple Watercolor Painting: Mini Nebulas Using a Variegated Wash

The beauty and enigma of a nebula are captured in this simple watercolor painting, made using the variegated wash technique. Categories: Step-By-Step Lessons ,  Beginner Techniques Nebulas are full of mystery, color, and life. They are literally made up of gas, molecules, atoms, and clouds of dust. Such enigmas are captured in this simple watercolor painting tutorial, which

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Easy Watercolor Tips & Tricks: Playing With 3 Unique Watercolor Textures

Thinking about adding a bit of fun to your watercolor paintings? Experiment with these unique-looking watercolor textures to add that extra bit of sparkle to your next masterpiece! You’d be surprised at what you can create with common household products. Categories: Color Theory ,  Preparing for Painting ,  Beginner Techniques Thinking about adding a bit of fun to your watercolor

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Steampunk Flying Pig: A Watercolor Painting for the Year of the Pig

It’s the Year of the Pig, folks! Got any pig-themed pictures in mind? Here’s a suggestion: let’s celebrate this Chinese New Year with a whimsical painting of a steampunk flying pig! Categories: Intermediate Techniques ,  Step-By-Step Lessons It’s the Year of the Pig, folks! Got any fun pig pictures in mind? Here’s a suggestion: let’s celebrate Chinese New

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Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Cards Using Watercolors & Office Supplies

Looking to paint some Valentine’s Day cards for your friends and loved ones? We’ve got you covered! For this beginner-friendly watercolor DIY, all you need is watercolor paint and office supplies. Categories: Step-By-Step Lessons ,  Beginner Techniques Looking to paint some Valentine’s Day cards for your friends and loved ones? We’ve got you covered! For this beginner-friendly watercolor

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How to Use Watercolor: Experiment With a Quick Painting for Beginners

Experimenting is the best way to discover how to use watercolor and its various techniques, and this quick watercolor painting tutorial is perfect for beginners. It finishes off with an easy portrait painting as well! Categories: Intermediate Techniques ,  Step-By-Step Lessons Learning how to use watercolor paint and some basic techniques to apply it is a great way to

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A Guide to Basic Watercolor Techniques: Tips & Tricks to Upgrade Your Art

There’s always something new to discover in watercolor painting. Here, you can learn and practice several watercolor techniques that will help upgrade your painting skills, no matter what skill level you’re at! Categories: Advanced Techniques As you aim to continuously improve your skills in watercolor painting, there are several watercolor techniques you can learn and apply. Whether

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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!