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.
How to paint a London street scene in watercolour
Mark Buck demonstrates a busy view of the Southbank in winter
How to paint daffodils in watercolour
Follow Paul Weaver’s three-step method for painting flowers in watercolour.
How to paint a ladybird
Paul Hopkinson shows how to paint a ladybird in watercolour.
How to paint moving figures in watercolour
Steve Griggs shares his techniques for capturing people engaged in a form of activity, whether sitting, bending, moving or fly fishing, and suggests exercises for you to try.
How to add animals to your watercolour paintings
Add animals to your watercolour paintings to bring life and joy, or even whimsy, to the work and create a more human story with Steve Griggs.
How to draw buildings in line and wash
Explore line and wash techniques with Milly England.