Materials and Tools
Storing Paints So They Last Between Sessions
How to cap, store and revive paints between sessions so tubes and pans do not dry out or grow a skin.
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watercolour
9 posts tagged "watercolour".
Materials and Tools
Artist Tape: Crisp Edges without Torn Paper
How to use low-tack artist tape for clean edges, and how to remove it without lifting the paper surface.
Materials and Tools
Paper Weight and Tooth: What the Numbers Mean
What paper weight and tooth mean in practice, and how to match a sheet to pencil, ink or a wash.
Painting Techniques
Lifting Colour in Watercolour and Acrylic
How to lift watercolour and acrylic mistakes with timing and a clean brush, and which stains will not fully leave.
Painting Techniques
Masking Fluid: Clean Edges and Common Mistakes
How to reserve crisp watercolour highlights with masking fluid without staining the sheet or tearing the surface.
Painting Techniques
Wet-on-Wet Watercolour Without Losing the Drawing
Learn how to time a wet-on-wet watercolour so blooms stay intentional and the drawing underneath remains readable.
Materials and Tools
How to Clean and Care for Your Paint Brushes
Step-by-step brush care for watercolour, acrylic and oil, with tips on storage, drying and avoiding the mistakes that ruin good brushes.
Painting Techniques
Rescuing Muddy Watercolour: Causes, Fixes and Prevention
Why watercolours turn dull and muddy, how to rescue a tired painting, and simple habits that keep your colours clean and bright.
Painting Techniques
Watercolour Washes Explained: Flat, Graded and Variegated
Master the three basic watercolour washes with simple steps on paper tilt, mixing enough paint and timing, plus fixes for common problems.