Jun 24, 2025 · Join us for interesting and informative discussions of techniques, materials, and approaches to working with watercolors.

Dec 1, 2025 · Welcome to the “DECEMBER” 2025 Watercolor Challenge. ———————————- In case any new participants come along, the very few rules, are as …

Jan 14, 2006 · You probably put a lot of yourself into your watercolor paintings: time, energy, concentration, anger, love, blood sweat, & tears. So you sure don’t want your creations to …

Oct 6, 2005 · Oil and watercolor techniques are very different, so the sooner you move to oil, the better. If you want – and it’s a good idea – use your watercolor pencils to do a rough study …

May 11, 2007 · Perhaps you are trying to learn to paint by copying demonstrations in watercolor books; that could definitely lead to frustration for a beginner if you don’t have the “right” colors. …

Learning Demos, technical questions about any of the materials used to paint watercolors, and painting tips go here. Participate in our Monthly Classrooms, KIUAN Exercises, and other […]

Feb 20, 2019 · Beyond #8, for watercolor, I think a good synthetic is a better choice (paired with mops of course). In fact, pointed synthetics and goat mops are often completely adequate. In …

Jun 6, 2004 · It should not be necessary to spray a watercolor with fixative. I keep finished, unframed watercolors in an acid-free portfolio.

May 23, 2014 · I was speaking with another watercolour artist a few weeks ago and he described how he uses Dorland Wax to finish his watercolours so they can be […]

Nov 22, 2006 · I like working with Cadmium Yellow, Orange, & Red. Is there any other way to get similar Yellows, Oranges, and Reds without using the Cadmiums?