Understanding your tools, especially the brushes, can drastically change your painting experience. Brushes are as crucial to watercolor painting as colors themselves, bringing your creative visions to life with their every stroke. They hold, control, and distribute the paint, acting as a medium of translation from your imagination to the canvas. Types of Brushes : Broadly, there are two types of watercolor brushes - natural and synthetic. Natural brushes are crafted from anim

If you already have supplies, use them! If you see something you like other than these at the store, get them!  These are just suggestions; you don’t have to get these exact supplies. Shop around, sign up for student discounts at stores. I've put together this basic supply list for the person who has never taken a class before, if that's you, this will set you up for success in your upcoming watercolor class. You'll need Paint, Paper, Brushes, and a few other things to get st

Think of masking fluid like gum. It's sticky, it clings, and once it gets onto something (like a paintbrush, your clothes, the carpet), it can be such a nightmare to remove that you end up throwing things away. Don't worry, I've made all these mistakes so that you don't have to. Here's all my tips for keeping your masking fluid under control.

Help your brushes last longer and perform better with the right tools and a little bit of care. Dried pigment can damage bristles and ruin brush shape, poor storage can bend tips or loosen handles. A little care goes a long way toward keeping your brushes soft, responsive, and ready to paint.

Wet, damp, and dry. Each stage has its own characteristics and can affect the outcome of a painting in different ways. Learn how paint will behave in each stage to get the outcome you want.

It's easy to become overwhelmed by choices and unsure where to begin for acrylic painting supplies. Fear not! These are the essentials and will equip you for your upcoming class. Acrylic Paints: A basic set of acrylic paints that includes primary colors (red, blue, yellow), and Titanium White. Brands like Liquitex and Golden offer good quality acrylic paints and these are two great starter sets. Paint Brushes: A variety of brushes in different shapes and sizes to cater to va

How to measure a circle into 12 equal parts with a compass and ruler.

The world of watercolor painting holds a stunning spectrum of colors, but there's one color that often gets overlooked: white. While it may seem simple, the use of white in watercolor painting is incredibly versatile and nuanced, particularly when we delve into the different types of white: Titanium White, Chinese White, and the strategic use of the white of the paper with masking fluid. Let's demystify using white in our watercolor work. Titanium White: An Artist's Power Too

Choose a Method: Graphite, Lightbox, Tracing Paper, or use a Projector.

How to keep your paints organized when you have a lot.

Which palette to get if you tubes, and how to fill them.

Watercolor paper weights, blocks, loose sheets, sketchbooks, spirals...what should I get?!

Using tubes of watercolor paint can be a bit different than using pans or cakes of watercolor. Here's a basic guide on how to use tubes of w

Using watercolor sets of pans is a popular choice for many artists due to their portability and ease of use. Here's my basic guide on how to