Before starting a watercolor painting, most artists like to do a sketch of their painting with pencils first, so they don‘t get lost throughout the painting process. But should you erase pencil lines before actually starting to paint or erase them afterwards? If you don‘t plan on having the pencil lines shine through as an …
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As an active watercolor artist you will find yourself buying new watercolor paper quite often, which can get pretty expensive. Are there any suitable alternatives to this? Thick sketch paper is a suitable alternative to watercolor paper, as it provides a similar painting experience. Additionally, I would advise against searching for watercolor paper, but rather …
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Especially when using watercolor paints over an extended period of time, it is possible for the paints to begin to stink. It is totally normal for this to happen. Let me explain why and what you can do to avoid it. Due to all the natural humidity while mixing paints and painting with watercolors, it …
Paints, in general, tend to have a distinct smell, so it is only natural to wonder if watercolors do as well. Can watercolors smell? Since watercolor is mostly pigments and binding agents, it does not have a strong smell. In contrast, paint in tubes may smell due to their different ingredients. Painting on paper will …
Artists like to work on many different surfaces and in various ways. Which surfaces are good for watercolor paint? You can use watercolor on paper, canvas, wood, and cardboard, but it will produce the best results on paper. Watercolor is difficult to control on wood, as the paint will get into the fibers and spread …
If you want to get into watercolor, it’s a good idea to ask how long a painting actually takes and how much time you should spend on it. How long should it take? An average watercolor painting takes about 3-6 hours to complete. Although the length of time it takes to finish an artwork varies …
Artists know that they need to clean their brushes every time they paint, or at least I hope so. Does the same apply to your watercolor palette? It is not necessary to clean watercolor palettes after each painting session, especially if you plan on saving the colors for later use. You should, however, clean your …
Moleskine is a pretty famous brand when it comes to sketchbooks, and a lot of artists enjoy using them for sketching and drawing. What about watercolor painting, though? Moleskine sketchbooks can be used for watercolor paintings if the paper is thick enough to effectively absorb water and pigments. These sketchbooks are very durable and last …
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It is inevitable that artists will make mistakes when they are painting, drawing, or creating. Watercolor painters are no exception. Fortunately, they are usually easy to fix. Is this also true of watercolor paintings? It is possible to erase watercolor by applying small amounts of water to the painting and soaking it up with a …
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Using watercolor as a medium is quite unique, since you only use water and some pigments. Since you activate the paint when you start painting, it would seem logical to be able to reactivate it. Is that possible? Watercolor paint can be reactivated with water since it stays water-soluble even after drying. If you make …
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