Illustrating Her First Book With Watercolors!
Watercolor Summit® student Marian Adams (Instagram | Etsy) first came to us with little more than a love for art and some Crayola…
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3 Reasons To Try Watercolor Painting
Looking for a new creative outlet? Here are three reasons you should try watercolor painting for your next hobby (because…
How To Read A Color Wheel
Maybe you’ve seen a color wheel at an art supply store… but were overwhelmed by all the information on it!…
A Review of Cheap Watercolor Papers
Cotton paper is the gold standard for watercolor painting, but when you just want some cheap paper to practice with……
Calligraphy vs. Hand Lettering vs. Brush Lettering
Calligraphy? Hand lettering? Brush lettering? What’s the difference? We’re breaking down the differences between ALL the types of pretty writing…
Don’t Try Faux Calligraphy Unless You’ve Done This
Many people recommend starting your calligraphy journey with faux calligraphy, or fake calligraphy, but here’s why I don’t recommend doing…
3 Things To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Painting
As much as we all love to be creative, there are times when you just don’t feel like painting. However,…
Mix Your Own Reeves Peach
Reeves makes a popular introductory watercolor paint set that is commonly sold out… and a crowd favorite color is their…
Stop Wasting Expensive Watercolor Paper
Nice cotton watercolor paper (like Arches) is the most important supply in your studio. But it’s expensive, and it’s no fun…
Light Pads for Watercolor and Calligraphy
Light pads (sometimes called light boxes) make life SO much easier whether you’re tracing line art onto thick watercolor paper, or practicing…
Watercolor Mixing Charts: DON’T Make This Kind
Color mixing charts are crucial for understanding your paint colors — but the most common type of mixing chart is…
How to Cut Your Own Mats to Frame Your Original Artwork
Unlike oil or acrylic paintings that are done on canvas, original art made from watercolor, gouache, or even calligraphy needs…