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How to Plan a Watercolor Painting Like a Pro. beginner watercolor watercolor Jan 25, 2022

Have you ever seen a subject that just screamed for you to paint it?

So you jump right in, quickly sketch it out and start painting. Halfway through the painting, you notice you have a mess on your...

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How to Paint a Baby Deer With Watercolor beginner watercolor watercolor watercolor demo Dec 14, 2021

This sweet deer was painted on Arches 140 lb cold-pressed watercolor paper. The finished painting is 5x7 inches. 

He's as cute as can be and not very difficult to paint though he does take...

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Tips on Mixing Skin Tones with Watercolor beginner watercolor watercolor Dec 03, 2021

Mixing skin tones with watercolor can be tricky. Getting the hang of it just takes practice. 

In this short video, I teach you the basics to get you started, demonstrate making a base skin...

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How to paint an Autumn Wreath with Watercolor beginner watercolor Nov 16, 2021

This sweet little autumn wreath can be painted with any fall colors of your choice. Once completed, it could be used as a place setting for Thanksgiving guests. Just write the guest's name under...

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How to paint a Winter Scene featuring a Mouse in Watercolor beginner watercolor Nov 11, 2021

This sweet little painting is simple to paint.

1. Apply Masking fluid to star, snow, mouse whiskers, and eye highlight. Let dry completely.

2. Wet the background with clean water then apply Indigo...

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How to Paint a Sleeping mouse with Watercolor beginner watercolor Nov 01, 2021

 

This Pocket Painting is a little longer than my others. Take your time and just enjoy the process. Be sure to let each section dry before starting a new section to avoid paint bleeding...

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How to paint a Fall meadow with watercolor. Monday's Pocket Painting. art motivation beginner watercolor Oct 18, 2021

It's Monday. You know what that means. Miniature Mondays where you get a little mini tutorial for motivation.

This week I'm showing you how to paint a misty Fall mountain scene. 

Use whatever...

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How to Paint an Old Barn Pocket Painting with Watercolor beginner watercolor watercolor demo Oct 11, 2021

Happy Monday! 

Ready to get your week started off with a quick win and creativity boost? 

This cute little pocket painting is just the thing to get you going. 

This little barn...

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Increase your Creativity with Pocket Paintings beginner watercolor Oct 04, 2021

Pocket paintings are one of the easiest and quickest ways to boost creativity. 

These little gems only take about 10-20 minutes to complete. This makes them great projects when you're short on...

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How to Paint a Sunflower with Viviva Colorsheets beginner watercolor watercolor watercolor demo Aug 12, 2021

In my last blog, I introduced you to watercolor color sheets from Viviva.  If you missed that blog post you can find it here :  ...

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Testing Viviva Colorsheets beginner watercolor Jul 23, 2021

Viviva Colors was kind enough to send some of their product to me to try out. While the watercolor sheets and the sketchbook were a gift, I am not being paid to review them.

Here's what I think...

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How to Paint a Bulldog Puppy with an American Flag with Watercolor watercolor demo Jul 14, 2021

This puppy is not very difficult to paint. Painting the strokes for the fur can be very meditative and relaxing. 

Some tips for the best results:

  1. Use masking fluid to mask off any highlights...
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