Below is a selection of video clips for artists new to watercolour painting as featured in the April 2018 issue of Leisure Painter

Watercolour painting for beginners with Paul Hopkinson

Brushes

When painting in watercolour for beginners, I always say to them "buy the best you can afford", a good brush, paper and paints can make a world of difference to your painting!

How to paint a background

Paul shows how he paints a basic watercolour mottled, wet in wet background.

See more on Paul's website, devonartist.co.uk

Paint a landscape using just one colour with Alan Owen

Alan paints a monochrome woodland scene.

Paint a winter landscape with David Bellamy

David's demonstration painting of the Brecon Beacons in snow, from his Seminar in Pontypool in November 2014. For more information visit davidbellamy.co.uk.