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Art on the Road: How to Pack a Travel Watercolor Kit

Creating a travel watercolor kit is easy and can be done using common household materials. This step-by-step guide will show you how to to pack everything you need to create... View Content

6 Supplies You'll Need to Start Painting Watercolors

Just getting started with watercolors? Here's a list of all the supplies you'll need to start painting. View Content

Splatter Matters: How to Paint Jackson Pollock-Style

Do your paintings need a little energy? This wonderfully easy and fun technique will completely enliven your artwork! Learn three strategies and six helpful tips for splattering paint using acrylic... View Content

What I Wish I Knew Before I Ever Picked Up a Paintbrush

There's something so satisfying when I get to see one of my students have a “lightbulb moment” about their watercolor practice. These little epiphanies have been scattered along my own... View Content

Common Plein Air Watercolor Mistakes and How to Avoid 'Em

Outdoor watercolor painting is something I recommend to all of my students. When you're out in nature feeling the air and watching the light change right in front of your... View Content

Masking Fluid: Your Watercolor Secret Weapon!

Watercolor painting isn't just about where you put your paint, but also where you don’t. Leaving some white space on your paper gives your paintings contrast, creates highlights and puts... View Content

This Watercolor Egg Garland Is the Perfect Easter Decor

Looking for a fast & fun Easter craft project the whole family will enjoy? This egg-cellent DIY Easter garland comes together in just 3 simple steps, and is super kid-friendly... View Content

DIY a Sweet Watercolor Mother's Day Card

Mama and baby birds are a first sign of spring — and the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day. This card is fun to customize to your family, and it'll... View Content

How to Paint Water Drops That Could Fool Mother Nature

After reading this tutorial, one Craftsy member drew water drops so realistic that her daughter tried to wipe them off the page! Find out how you can achieve equally lifelike... View Content

Mixed Media Flower Drawings Are Pure Springtime On a Page

If you enjoy capturing details in your paintings and illustrations, then read on! This mixed media technique using graphite pencils, watercolors and color pencils is perfect for painting detailed subjects. View Content

Learn to Paint Watercolor Seashells 3 Ways

Discover three watercolor techniques for painting three kinds of seashells in an incredibly realistic style. View Content

2 Stellar Ways to Paint a Watercolor Night Sky

Cloudy or starry — take your pick! Elise Engh shows us how to paint ethereal night skies in watercolor here. View Content

These Floral Art Projects Are Guaranteed to Brighten Your Mood

Whether you're a watercolorist, acrylic maven or colored pencil crazy, there's a flower-fabulous project for you to tackle. Don't sweat it if you've got a black thumb — these blooms... View Content

Paint a Gorgeous Watercolor Bouquet

Learn the ins and outs of painting a bouquet or garden of flowers with watercolorist Maria Stezhko's easy-to-follow tutorial. View Content

6 Abstract Watercolor Techniques to Shake Up Your Creative Routines

Once you've learned the rules of watercolor painting, break them! Straying from tried-and-true techniques lets you improve your painting skills exploring shapes, playing with colors and challenging your creativity. View Content

How to Paint Clouds So Your Skies Look Super Realistic

From dramatic, fluffy clouds to wisps of white, clouds can make your skyscapes more dramatic and realistic. Learn 3 ways to paint cumulus clouds and 2 ways to paint cirrus... View Content

How to Draw and Paint a Treat-Filled Easter Basket

What can be sweeter than filling a basket with brightly colored eggs, pink chicks, jewel-like jelly beans and a chocolate rabbit? Create your own Easter artwork! View Content

10 Gifts Your Creative Friends Would Seriously Love

Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash It’s gift-giving season, and for all the fellow makers and artists in your life, that means you need to find the perfect present to keep... View Content

How a Color Intensity Chart Can Help You Paint Realistic Watercolors

No one wants a dull painting, but don't underestimate the great power of mixing muted and dull colors. These seemingly boring tones will help your paintings reach a whole new... View Content

The Best Materials for En Plein Air Watercolor Painting

There’s an old saying in my family that the best way to ruin an adventure is to bring too much stuff. I have found that to be true for en... View Content

Watercolor Sketching for Beginners: 5 Tips for the Best Paintings

Watercolor sketching allows you to capture the world around you in a free, expressive way. Learn the basics of this technique to get started, including how to find a subject... View Content

Learn How to Paint a Sweet Watercolor Snowman With Simple Steps

If you're afraid of watercolors, get started with this incredibly adorable project! Painting a snowman is the friendliest way to dive in and it's easy with these steps! View Content

How to Paint Watercolor Christmas Lights

There is something heartwarming about old-fashioned string lights around the holidays. Try painting radiating string lights for your holiday cards or add the effect to your next painting! View Content

How Paint a Christmas Tree With Glowing Lights

Create seasonal paintings with beautiful effects. Learn to paint a Christmas tree with glowing lights in this tutorial from illustrator Margie Moore. View Content