Watercolour

Watercolour is a highly popular choice of medium for many artists and can be used to produce both soft and bold effects. Easy to mix and apply, you can build them up quickly with very little drying time in between. If you are new to watercolour painting, take a look at our ultimate guide for beginners, then get creative with wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry techniques and more with our great range of watercolour tips, techniques and demonstrations from top watercolour tutors.

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Watercolour palette
Choosing the right watercolour palette for you

Everything you need to know to mix, manage, and make the most of your watercolours

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Top five steps to cleaning your watercolour brushes

Keeping your brushes clean doesn’t just extend their life, it also ensures better painting results. Here’s how to give them the care they deserve.

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Your essential guide to watercolour brushes

Choosing the right brush is essential for bringing your artistic vision to life in watercolour painting. Dsiscover all you need to know about watercolour brushes - their shapes, the marks they make and how to choose.

Essential materials
Watercolour painting and how to stay safe

Many people generally consider watercolour painting to be one of the safest art mediums. But like all creative materials, it’s still important to understand a few basic safety tips. 

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The essential guide to watercolour paints

Discover the basic principles of watercolour paint and the different types of paint available.

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Learn to capture atmosphere and warmth in watercolour in this Tuscan landscape

Follow these beginner watercolour steps to paint a Tuscan landscape using Michael Harding watercolours.

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