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 allotment scenes in watercolour

Judith Yates shares top advice and a step-by-step demonstration for painting allotment scenes in watercolour and explains how seasonal inspiration from her local allotments has brought new qualities to her work.

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Top tips for painting in hot places with David Bellamy

Taken from his book, Arabian Light, David shares advice for working in watercolour when the weather is hot.

How to move from watercolour to oil painting

Learn how to transfer your watercolour skills to oils with help from Martin Kinnear.

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Discover what you need to start painting en plein air

If you’re venturing outside of your studio for the first time and need some advice on watercolour plein air painting, this helpful guide contains a range of top tips on what supplies to take and more

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.

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