Water mixable

Explore Water-Mixable Painting Techniques with Painters Online – your go-to source for expert tips, in-depth articles, and practical tutorials on using water-mixable paints. Learn solvent-free methods for blending, layering, colour mixing, brush care, and clean-up—whether you're working with water-mixable oils, acrylics, or other hybrid media. Perfect for artists seeking a low-toxicity, eco-friendly alternative without compromising on quality or versatility. Discover new techniques and elevate your water-mixable painting today!

Media
- Acrylic
- Mixed media
- Oil
- Other media
  - Charcoal
  - Digital art
  - Graphite
  - Ink
  - Printmaking
- Pastel
- Pencil
  - Coloured pencil
- Water mixable
- Watercolour
Subjects
- Animals
  - Birds
  - Insects
  - Pets
- Figures
- Landscapes
- Nature
  - Flowers
  - Trees
  - Weather
- Portraits
- Seascapes
  - Boats & harbours
- Seasons
  - Autumn
  - En plein air
  - Spring
  - Summer
  - Winter
- Still life
- Urban & buildings
  - Buildings
  - Urban
Tutorials & features
Start Art

Showing page 6 of 8

Top tips for painting landscapes in gouache

Anthony Atkinson describes his working methods with his favourite medium

How to paint fieldfares using Indian ink and gouache with Emma Faull

Paint fieldfares using Indian ink and gouache with Emma Faull.

Line and watercolour technique by John Butterfield

John Butterfield has developed a technique of using line and watercolour wash to achieve a three-dimensional effect. He explains his method, and how it came about.

The Challenge of Gouache Painting by Leonard Richmond

Leonard Richmond describes the process of gouache painting.

How to paint a black Labrador dog with Andrea Abraham

Paint a portrait of Ronny the black Labrador with Andrea Abraham's demonstration.

The secret is in the wash

One from our archives - The secret is in the wash by Michael Edwards. Leisure Painter June 1999.