Watercolor Tutorials

Follow along with me as we paint a little farm in monochrome. This is a great project for beginner and intermediate watercolor artists who want to sharpen your sense of value and contrast. Materials van Dyke Brown watercolor paint round watercolor brush size 6 white paper towel 5x7in watercolor paper 140lb cold press with inkjet printed sketch You can download and print the sketch directly onto watercolor paper using an inkjet printer. Let the ink fully dry before you begin p

Learn how to preserve or create white in this this northern lights watercolor tutorial featuring cute polar bears! I've sketched them out already for you if you'd like to print it at home. See link below! Though the sound quality isn't great, this full-length lesson is still simple and flexible. Follow along slowly, pause as often as you'd like, or move through it at a quicker pace by speeding up the video if you prefer. Links in this post will take you directly to the produc

These soft cherry blossoms will teach you much about controlling wet-into-wet, timing your layering, and how to glaze two complimentary colors to create the most interesting brown. This 33-minute full-length lesson is clear and flexible. Follow along slowly, or move through it at a quicker pace by speeding up the video if you prefer. Materials round brush size 8 smaller detail brush larger brush that holds more water white paper towel 8x10in watercolor paper 140lb cold press

Pansies are a great subject for developing control and confidence in watercolor. This step-by-step tutorial is designed for intermediate watercolor painters and focuses on how to paint complimentary colors without creating mud, and how to add a soft, wet-on-wet background to an existing artwork. You’ll work on shaping each petal with careful strokes, blending smooth transitions, and preserving light areas to keep the flower luminous. These techniques carry over well into othe

If you’re looking for a watercolor tutorial that helps you grow your skills, this mason jar lesson is a perfect challenge to take on. Designed for beginner to intermediate watercolor painters, this step-by-step tutorial focuses on layering techniques, lifting pigment, and learning how to paint realistic light and transparent glass. You’ll discover how to build depth with transparent washes, create glowing highlights, and control values to make a simple mason jar feel three-di