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Some call it masking fluid. Some call it liquid frisket. Here are the techniques for applying it to your next painting.

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.

Blockx (Belgium) Years in business: 130+ The Blockx company was founded by the Belgium chemist Jacques Blockx in the 1860's. His artist friends coerced him to make a selection of paints for their use. Blockx watercolors come in two versions: the original honey-rich colors or 'moist' variety have a black cap. Those made with a more conventional formula have a white cap. Sizes available: 5ml, 15ml, and some pans. Go to Website: Blockx (Belgium) Daler Rowney (England) Years in business: 200+ In late 18th century England, with the declining taste for wearing wigs impacting their wig powder business, Thomas and...

Even getting the basics right can lead to an amazing painting! In this watercolor course, learn how to master the wet-in-wet watercolor technique while painting a pair of exotic fish at the same time.

Painting a portrait can be overwhelming, so why not start small? In this tutorial, you'll be focusing on what it takes to create a realistic watercolor eye.

Watercolour Calistoga, CA, USA The art of Barbara Nechis reflects the rhythms of life in a manner both primal and sensitive. Her artistic vision, one that goes to the core of what creativity and being an artist true to oneself is, first struck a chord with the public when Watercolor The Creative Experience was published in 1979. By the time Watercolor From the Heart was published in 1993 she was well into her own personal artistic journey. She has termed her style of painting "abstract realism," but the actual essence and power of her work lies in her ability to reign...

An introduction to a watercolor technique using salt to create special effects and textures in paintings.

Learn how to paint beautiful watery landscapes with reflections and human figures with Vinita Pappas' beginner-friendly tutorial.