Gridding to the rescue! Gridding will help you get everything straight. Your output won't look like Naive Art unless that's what you want. Gridding will make sure that you get the proportions right. And it will enable you to put everything in the right places. Without squelching your creativity.
Categories: Preparing for Painting , Beginner TechniquesDiscover 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.
Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas , Watercolor Lessons , Intermediate Techniques , Advanced Techniques , Beginner TechniquesPaint wispy cirrus clouds & snowy mountains in this virtual watercolor class. These step-by-step instructions will help you improve your watercolor technique.
Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas , Watercolor Lessons , Step-By-Step Lessons , Beginner TechniquesEverything you need to know to paint a successful color portrait from a black-and-white photo.
Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas , Watercolor Lessons , Advanced Techniques , Step-By-Step LessonsFollow along as award-winning painter William "Bill" Dunn shows how to paint this charming watercolor landscape of the vineyards of Napa Valley.
Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas , Watercolor Lessons , Step-By-Step Lessons , Beginner TechniquesLearn how to apply variegated washes, a specific wet-on-wet watercolor technique.
Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas , Watercolor Lessons , Advanced Techniques , Step-By-Step LessonsTechniques for layering different colors without ruining your painting.
Categories: Watercolor Lessons , Beginner TechniquesDiscover 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.
Categories: Watercolor Lessons , Advanced Techniques , Color Theory