Category: Watercolor

Schmincke Horadam Aquarell is an artist grade watercolor paint brand from Germany that has been a renowned leader of professional watercolors since 1881. If you’ve explored the world of watercolors and especially artist-grade ranges, I’m almost certain that you’ve heard of Schmincke watercolor paints. Several watercolorists I know personally swear by Schmincke as the only…

Watercolour can be a tricky medium to navigate through and improve at with the sheer number of different techniques and methodologies at your disposal. If you’ve fallen into a slump with watercolour paintings and are finding it difficult to progress further, I’ve written this article specifically for you. I know well and truly how it…

High quality watercolour sketchbooks are great for plein air, urban sketching and travel painting to keep a collection of your work. Once completed, these sketchbooks can be amazing records of improvement overtime as you can visualise trends throughout your work when experimenting and practicing over time. To avoid you the hassle of selecting a sketchbook…

A big question that a lot of beginner watercolorists struggle with is: How can I paint with a limited watercolor palette? I’m here to tell you that you absolutely don’t need an enormous collection of watercolor paints to be able to produce beautiful paintings. The caveat here is that you need to be judicious with…

Navigating the world of watercolors can be difficult due to the hefty prices of artist-grade or professional range pigments required for quality artwork. However, Royal Talens’ Van Gogh is a brand that has become renowned for their incredibly affordable and reliable watercolor paints that are an amazing entrance point for beginner artists looking to test…

Introduction Watercolor painting is a popular medium for artists, and its portability makes it especially appealing for those who love to create art while traveling. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, having a travel-friendly watercolor set can enhance your artistic experience on the go. To cut to the chase, here are my recommendations:…

Learn these essential watercolor techniques that every painter should use in their work. Understanding and adding these techniques to your creative repertoire will broaden your abilities to be able to paint in literally whatever style you want. Here are the 30 best watercolor techniques we believe that are ‘must-haves’ in your work. Washes A watercolor…

It is no doubt that Winsor and Newton are a renowned leader in the watercolor world for their famous pigment sets and inexpensive pricing. Cotman 12 Half Pan Sketcher’s Pocket Box The Winsor and Newton Cotman series are well known to be a great student-grade range that offers quality pigments that have excellent tinting strength…

Choosing the right high quality watercolor brush can make a tremendous difference in your work. We understand that it can be difficult choosing which brush to use so we’ve compiled a list of the best watercolor paint brushes on the market, based on expert reviews and customer feedback. To save you time: Overall Pick First…