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We’re finding inspiration everywhere this time of year, and there’s no better way to capture that inspiration than in the moment! Having a sketchbook, pen, and watercolours at hand allows for spontaneous creativity. Prepare your favourite travel palette (like the...
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When it comes to plein air painting, watercolours are an ideal medium for capturing the scene quickly, or for taking on-the-go for hikes, camping or road trips. In this article, you’ll get some great ideas for customising your watercolour palette...
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In this tutorial, artist Stéphanie Vos (All Things Elysian), teaches a method of painting a magnolia flower in watercolours. Materials Needed For This Tutorial: Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours (5ml tubes) Winsor Yellow Permanent Sap Green Perylene Green Burnt Sienna...
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DANIEL SMITH PrimaTek paints are literally made from the ground up. From prehistoric times to the Renaissance and beyond, artists have relied on pigments mined from the earth, and we are truly proud to have revived these time-honoured colours for...
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The moment we step outside, there are infinite resources for inspiration! Which, what and where to draw are common questions for artists. Knowing which tools to bring can spark ideas for knowing what you will be creating. As Plein Air...
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Step-by-step, layer-by-layer, here’s how to paint a portrait with deeper skin tones! Plus: Granulating colours and how to work with them. What You’ll Need: Painting palette Watercolour pencils Watercolour brushes Rembrandt or Van Gogh Watercolours Opaque white (106), Naples yellow...
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Made on a cylinder mould, ARCHES® Watercolour papers are of a quality close to that of paper made by craft methods. The slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly and spread in all directions over...
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Winsor & Newton is committed to sustainability, and the range is responsibly sourced with 80% of our papers certifiably sourced (FSC) and 40% made using renewable energy. Winsor & Newton papers are also vegan, as all materials used during the...
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You won’t get bored working with Cobalt Turquoise! While it is a beautiful colour coming straight from the tube, Opus Essential Watercolour in Cobalt Turquoise (PB36) can add some real charm or drama to your painting, depending on how it’s...
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New to watercolour? Learn light to dark shading, how to build transparent layers and how to lift paint for reflected light as Steve Williams of Canvas Method paints a pear step by step.
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YUPO Paper: synthetic paper that garners unique results! Curious as to what our customers are doing with this unique paper, we began to probe beneath the surface. Read on for interesting application techniques from artists Vi Wawrykow, Betty Pehme, and...
