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 create lively designs in watercolour with Claudia Myatt
Claudia Myatt demonstrates how to use a combination of planning and playfulness to create lively designs in watercolour.
How to paint figures in watercolour with Brian Smith – Part Two
How to incorporate larger-scale figures in your paintings, from quickly described summaries to detailed renditions, by Brian Smith.
How to paint figures in watercolour with Brian Smith – Part One
Brian Smith looks at some of the problems associated with rendering figures in watercolour, showing how to paint figures in the background and middle distance.
How to paint bright Mediterranean scenes in watercolour with Colin Joyce - part two
How to add contrast and interest to a scene of a side street in shadow, by Colin Joyce.
How to paint bright Mediterranean scenes in watercolour with Colin Joyce - part one
How to paint the bright sunshine and warm colours of central Italy in watercolour, with Colin Joyce.
Qualities of the watercolour medium by Rowland Hilder Part 3
The concluding part of Rowland Hilder's article on the Qualities of the Watercolour Medium