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.
Watercolour brushes: how to choose the right paint brush
Learn about the types of watercolour brushes, how to choose a paint brush, how to clean paint brushes and much more, in this watercolour brush guide by Tony Paul.
How to paint a watercolour landscape: a step-by-step tutorial
Follow this step-by-step tutorial and learn how to paint a simple watercolour landscape, including advice on watercolour mixing.
How to paint vibrant watercolour landscapes with Bettina Schroeder
Bettina Schroeder tells you how to brighten up a watercolour landscape, en plein air, when the weather changes from bright sunshine to dull and grey.
How to paint flowers in watercolour with Elizabeth Blackadder
Painting tulips and irises in watercolour Elizabeth describes her working methods, and how she builds up – and constantly changes – her careful composition.
Watercolour basics: a guide to watercolour supplies and techniques
Discover watercolour techniques and the watercolour materials you'll need to start watercolour painting, with our easy guide to watercolour basics.
How to use masking fluid in watercolour painting
Discover Tony Paul's top tips on how to use masking fluid in watercolour painting, including a tutorial on using masking fluid to paint a bird in watercolour.