Lightweight watercolor paper can be stretched to prevent warping and bulking during watercolor painting with a simple preparation.

Mar 16, 2010 - Alina Bradford

Watercolor is a tricky medium which can often be unforgiving. That's why it's important to know which papers produce various effects for selecting the right texture.

Aug 27, 2009 - Venice Kichura

Artists choose paper for watercolor painting based on a variety of features. Most experiment to match watercolor paper qualities with artistic techniques.

Apr 14, 2010 - Karla Beatty

Terms, tips, and how-to paint with watercolor. Paper, paper stretching, saturated and opaque colors, and more.

May 13, 2007 - Alina Bradford

With scrap paper, a blender and a window screen, an artist can create their own homemade, recycled watercolor paper.

Jan 15, 2009 - Alina Bradford

Artist's watercolor paper holds up for a very long time when stored properly. Follow basic information on how to care for archival watermedia paper.

Apr 16, 2010 - Karla Beatty

Watercolor pencils offer the ease of drawing with colored pencils but leave you with the final effect of a watercolor painting.

Feb 11, 2009 - Susan Caplan

Watercolor is a tricky medium. However, a major key in painting a successful watercolor is knowing how to select the right transparent and opaque pigments.

Sep 3, 2009 - Venice Kichura

When painting a watercolor it's better to have only a few good colors. While some combinations render intense colors, others create a more subdued effect.

Sep 9, 2009 - Venice Kichura

Learn watercolor painting with tips from a professional watercolor artist, plus tons of online resources to continue an art education.

Jul 6, 2010 - David Clark

Don't be afraid to include figures of people in your watercolor paintings. With practice, you won't feel intimidated about adding them.

Feb 21, 2011 - Venice Kichura

Alwyn Crashaw's accessible introduction to the art of watercolor painting puts a difficult medium within a beginner's reach.

Sep 25, 2009 - Katelyn Aronson

Watercolor techniques can be hard to master, especially for those unfamiliar with the medium. Watercolor pencils make it easier to produce beautiful results.

Dec 11, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

Watercolor monoprints take away the fear of painting by adding an element of chance and a whole lot of fun, for young artists, as well as adults.

Mar 17, 2011 - Crystal Smith

A guide on lesson planning watercolour classes suitable for art students in the post compulsory sector.

Nov 20, 2010 - Rachel Shirley

Small sketches are easy to do while traveling. Watercolor painting supplies pack up nicely and can be an easy and fun way to create travel images.

May 7, 2010 - Karla Beatty

Homemade watercolor paints are easy to make using plants. These all-natural watercolor paints are safe for the environment, too.

Mar 23, 2010 - Alina Bradford

Not just misty watercolor memories of the way Arthur Melville, John Marin and Charles Burchfield took on aquarelles and otherwise.

Jan 20, 2011 - Meg Nola

Watercolor painting techniques use found objects and water consistency to create textures.

Nov 30, 2010 - Alina Bradford

Art paper uses and terms defined. Learn the difference between cold and hot press, what lbs., sanded, and archival means, and how to pick the right paper for you.

Mar 5, 2007 - Alina Bradford