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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How to paint a winter tree with Adelene Fletcher

Taken from her new book, Kew: The Watercolour A-Z of Trees and Foliage, follow Adelene as she paints a black walnut tree in winter.

How to paint hellebores in watercolour with Catherine Harriyott

Follow tips and techniques to help you draw and paint hellebores in all their natural detail.

A waterside scene in watercolour with Barry Herniman

First steps in painting a waterside scene.

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A simple guide to painting Christmas Bauble with Marina Bakasova

Marina Bakasova demonstrates how to paint a Christmas Bauble in watercolour

How to Paint Barges at Pin Mill in Watercolour by William Pickering

Demonstration in line and wash. William Pickering analyses a marine subject that he sketched in situ and finished in his studio.

How to Paint a Vignette of Colourful Anemones with Rachel McNaughton

Use loose and lively watercolour techniques to paint a bunch of vibrant anemones in a vase.

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