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 boats and reflections in watercolour
Paul Weaver explains how to simplify shapes for successful boat paintings.
How to switch from watercolours to oils
Martin Taylor explains how and why he made the switch from watercolours to oils.
Painting watercolour landscapes: a tonal landscape demonstration
Learn how to paint a watercolour landscape with this step-by-step tutorial full of helpful tips and advice, by Lesley Linley.
Our ultimate watercolour guide: how to get started with watercolour painting
Not sure where to start with watercolour painting? Let us help you learn how to watercolour with our collection of helpful guides from choosing the best watercolour paper and brushes, to painting a simple watercolour landscape.
How to create aerial and atmospheric perspective in watercolour
Lesley Linley shows how to depict space and atmosphere in your landscape paintings.
Stretching watercolour paper: a step-by-step demonstration
Learn how to stretch watercolour paper with this simple demonstration, along with helpful tips and advice of how to overcome problems when stretching watercolour paper.