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Today, I’m diving into something I’ve been excited about for a long time: Holbein colored pencils. Hi friends! 👋 It’s Audrey here—your resident teaching artist, watercolor + gouache enthusiast, calligrapher, and occasional colored pencil explorer....
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Here are some less common but still important watercolor exercises: dry brush, lifting, and masking! I also have a FREE online course, Watercolor Basics for the Absolute Beginner, if you want to learn more! Supplies:...
Read MoreWashes are such an essential skill as a beginner watercolor! If you’re just getting started, make sure to catch up on the other parts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). And in this post, we...
Read MoreThis is part 3 of beginner watercolor exercises and we will be looking at the wet-on-wet technique. I also have a FREE online course, Watercolor Basics for the Absolute Beginner, if you want to learn...
Read MoreAh, the age-old question when it comes to watercolor supplies: Should I use pans or tubes? So let me share general pros and cons of both pans and tubes. And then I want to show...
Read MoreLet’s talk about blends, bleeds, and blooms – more fun watercolor exercises for beginners! I also have a FREE online course, Watercolor Basics for the Absolute Beginner, if you want to learn more! Supplies: This...
Read MoreWelcome to this series on Beginner Watercolor Exercises where I want to help you build your watercolor skills. In this post, we’ll look at two techniques: wet-on-dry and layering/glazing. You can also watch the whole...
Read MorePainting these watercolor floral numbers have become a tradition these past few years. As I paint it, I reflect on the past year and think about goals for the new year. In this post I...
Read More‘Tis the season for some winter greenery! Here are 12 easy elements you can add to your holiday card or tag or just for fun! Keep reading for my best tips in painting these winter...
Read MorePaint these watercolor ornaments for this year’s holiday greeting cards! You all know how much I love wreaths. So here are two wreath ideas as well as a floral themed ornament idea. This tutorial’s video...
Read MoreYou hear a lot about favorite watercolor brands, but what about favorite watercolor colors? Over the years, I’ve painted with a variety of sets. One of my palettes even has 40 colors! And as fun...
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