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.

Media
- Acrylic
- Mixed media
- Oil
- Other media
  - Charcoal
  - Digital art
  - Graphite
  - Ink
  - Printmaking
- Pastel
- Pencil
  - Coloured pencil
- Water mixable
- Watercolour
Subjects
- Animals
  - Birds
  - Insects
  - Pets
- Figures
- Landscapes
- Nature
  - Flowers
  - Trees
  - Weather
- Portraits
- Seascapes
  - Boats & harbours
- Seasons
  - Autumn
  - En plein air
  - Spring
  - Summer
  - Winter
- Still life
- Urban & buildings
  - Buildings
  - Urban
Tutorials & features
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How to Paint a Simple Landscape - Introduction to Watercolour Painting Part 6

In the final part of the series introducing watercolour painting for the beginner, follow a step-by-step demonstration to paint a simple watercolour landscape. The feature includes all the colour mixing advice you need to complete the…

What Brushes do I Need for Watercolour Painting

In part five of the series discover the different types of brushes available for watercolour painting. What is the difference between a Mop and a Fan? Which brush works best for which brush stroke? How to choose a watercolour brush which is…

How to Stretch Watercolour Paper - Introduction to Watercolour Painting Part 4

In part four of the series, Introduction to Watercolour, Liz Marsden-King and Dave Pilgram give a step-by-step demonstration on how to stretch watercolour paper

Barry Herniman paints views from the River Wye

Barry Herniman paints scenes of the Wye Valley following Gilpin's rules of the 'picturesque'

Discover Watercolour Papers - Introduction to Watercolour Painting Part 3

In the third part of this introduction to watercolour painting for beginners, discover the different watercolour papers. What are the different paper surfaces, and how does this affect your painting? Does the size and weight of the paper…

Make the most of painting at National Trust properties

If you are a member or regular visitor to National Trust sites, why not pack your paints this summer and enjoy sketching and painting en-plein-air. Tony Underhill offers hints and tips on achieving the most from your visit as well as a…