Beginner Watercolor: Why It Feels So Hard (And How to Start Successfully)

If you’ve ever sat down with watercolor paints, excited to begin, only to end up with frustration, s...

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Why Are My Watercolors Muddy? The Real Reason Your Colors Look Dull (And How to Fix It)

Have you ever mixed what should have been a beautiful, vibrant purple, only to end up with something...

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How to Build a Consistent Painting Practice (Even If You're Busy)

One of the most common things I hear from artists is:

"I know I should paint more, but I just can't...

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How to Get Better at Painting: The Missing Link Between Learning and Practice

If you've ever wondered why you're not getting better at painting despite watching tutorials, taking...

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How to Practice Painting Effectively: What Most Artists Get Wrong

Many artists believe that if they're painting regularly, they're practicing. Unfortunately, those tw...

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What Is Color Bias in Watercolor? (And Why It Causes Muddy Colors)

Have you ever watched two artists use seemingly similar colors and end up with completely different ...

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Ultramarine Blue vs Cerulean Blue: Which Should You Use?

Walk into any art store and you'll quickly discover that there isn't just one blue paint. There are ...

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CMY vs RYB: Which Color Wheel Should Watercolor Artists Use?

Have you ever tried learning color theory online only to end up more confused than when you started?...

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Watercolor Tubes vs Pans: Which Is Better?

If you're getting started with watercolor, you've probably run into the same question every beginner...

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How to Refill Watercolor Pans (Step-by-Step)

There's something incredibly satisfying about opening a watercolor palette filled with freshly clean...

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How to Paint Snow in Watercolor

Painting snow in watercolor may seem simple at first, but once you begin, you might find that your s...

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Think Snow Is White? Think Again!

Most people assume snow is just white, but that’s actually the wrong way to think about it. Instead ...

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