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.
Painting Hellebores with Wendy Tait
Wendy demonstrates how to paint Hellebores
How to paint water in watercolour with Nigel Wade
Nigel Wade describes how he paints water in his detailed seascape paintings.
How to paint a kingfisher in watercolour with Andrew Forkner
Paint a kingfisher step-by-step with Andrew Forkner
How to paint glass in watercolour with Diana Boanas
PaintersOnline member, Diana Boanas, shares her techniques for painting transparent glass in watercolour.
How to paint Rhododendron Lutem in watercolour with Işik Güner
Paint a beautiful rhododendron in watercolour with Işik Güner
How to Paint a Treescape with Ian Ridley
Ian Ridley demonstrates a watercolour treescape based on an initial loose wash.