Watercolor Lessons

Discover the origins of watercolor paint and learn about its evolution over time. From ancient civilizations to modern-day artists, watercolor painting has a rich history that continues to captivate art lovers around the world. Find out who invented watercolor paint and how it became a beloved and timeless medium.

Discover how to choose and use granulating paints in watercolor painting. Learn about granulation, which styles of art use granulating colors, and why some artists prefer them. Includes links to 5 great granulating painting tutorials.

Discover the importance of taking time to decompress and restore inner peace through meditation and painting. Join a meditative paint-along session on Facebook Live and learn how to reduce stress, improve your mood, and increase your overall sense of well-being. Meditation and painting can have a positive impact on your mental health, promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing your creativity.

Are you struggling to find the right paper for your watercolor paintings? In this blog post, we'll give you some tips on how to select the perfect watercolor paper for your artwork. We also have a mini course that is included in your monthly membership where Diane Bradley goes into detail with some examples.

Discover the meditative power of watercolor painting with Vinita Pappas' tutorial using yupo paper. Watch as she guides you through her unique technique of creating a beautiful, freeform background with fuchsia flowers, allowing you to unleash your creativity and leave the chaos behind.

If you struggle with meditation, you're not alone. Many people find it difficult to quiet their minds and find inner peace. However, there is a simple and effective alternative that can help you achieve a more meditative state: watercolor painting. In this post, we'll explore how watercolor painting can help you find inner calm, even if you can't meditate.

There are three key things that make watercolors completely different from other paint mediums. These are also tips to help you with your painting success. If you know the nature of the thing, your interactions with the thing become more satisfying. Here are three key things to know about the nature of watercolor paints that we’ve never said before.

Like most things, watercolors are not created equal. The dollar store palette will not yield the same results as a professional brand. Why? The answer is a bit complicated but I will see if I can explain it to you in just a few paragraphs.