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It All Starts Small Have you ever wondered how a finished watercolor painting begins? Before the paper, the paint, or even the first brushstroke, many of my artworks begin as tiny...

If you’ve ever mixed a few too many colors together and ended up with a dull, lifeless patch of paint, you’ve met every watercolor artist’s challenge: muddy colors. It’s one of...

If you want to paint more often but struggle to make time for it, you’re not alone. One of the biggest challenges for watercolor beginners isn’t learning technique - it’s starting....

Not sure how to use my free coloring pages? I’ll show you three easy ways to trace them onto watercolor paper. No sketching required! From windows to lightboxes to DIY...

Back in college, I learned how deeply a teacher’s words can shape confidence, for better or worse. Those lessons drive the way I teach watercolor today. In my workshops, I...

  We’re often our own toughest critics when painting. I see it all the time in my workshops and in my own painting session too. When that happens, I always...

Good watercolor paper makes a huge difference. Cheap paper tends to warp, pill, or make blending frustrating. But that doesn’t mean you always need the highest-quality (and most expensive) paper!...

A flat brush is my second most-used brush, and you’d be surprised how versatile it is! If you’re painting objects with crisp angles or straight edges, a flat brush makes...

  You can create different mark thicknesses by adjusting the pressure on your brush. When you apply heavy pressure for thick marks, be sure to load up your brush with...

  Sometimes, your paint dries faster than expected, and instead of a smooth blend, you're left with a hard line. While hard lines can sometimes create a unique effect, what...

Don't hesitate to use several brushes at once! Keep extra brushes handy or use your non- dominant hand to hold them for quick switching. This trick is especially useful when...

Ever had an unexpected paint splatter? A lot of times, a paper towel does the trick (remember the tip from my last post?). But if it doesn't, embrace the splatters!...