Watercolor paper is an essential tool for artists like you who enjoy working with watercolor paints. One technique you may have heard other artists talk about is using gesso on watercolor paper. Gesso is a primer that helps strengthen your paper and prevent those pesky buckling and waviness issues. Let’s dive into why applying gesso…
Have you ever stood in the aisles of an art supply store, completely overwhelmed by the vast array of brushes available, wondering how to tell the difference between watercolor and acrylic brushes? You’re not alone, this was me all the time until someone explained how to tell the difference between watercolor and acrylic brushes. I…
When learning how to flatten a watercolor painting you need to take a few steps to ensure that it dries evenly and doesn’t curl or buckle. If you’ve ever painted with watercolors, you know that the paper can easily become warped when it gets wet. This can be frustrating when you’re trying to create a…
If you’re a watercolor or Gouache artist, you know that white gouache is a pretty important color for when you’re creating highlights, adding opacity, and making corrections. But with so many brands of Gouache available, it can be hard to determine which white gouache is the best for mixing with watercolor. When choosing the best…
Yes, you can turn watercolor into gouache, well I should clarify that you can turn watercolor paint into something that acts like gouache. It’s simple difference but you will like the results. It’s a simple process that can be done by adding white gouache paint to your watercolor. This will make your watercolor paint’s binder…
I often get asked questions about watercolors, like can you erase pencil after watercolor. It seems to be a common question among novice watercolorists and for good reason. Some believe that pencil lines can easily smudge or bleed when water is added but that is not the case in most instances. I would say the…
Finding the right printer for watercolor paper can be a bit of a challenge. After all, as artists we often have specific needs when it comes to printing our artworks. It wasn’t until I found out that many artists have been pre-printing watercolor designs onto watercolor paper did I see the need for the best…
When it comes to comparing Chinese white vs titanium white watercolor, you have several options to consider. One of the most popular choices is Chinese White, which has a semi-opaque quality and tends to have a blue undertone. Another option is Titanium White, which is prized for its brightness and opaque quality. So, which one…
I recently discovered you can use Gamblin Cold Wax Medium on watercolor paintings as a way to seal them so I tried it out. This non-toxic, professional quality product is a blend of beeswax and Damar resin and can be used with a variety of pigments. It provides a durable and protective layer for your…
Thick watercolor painting involves using a lot of pigment and less water to create a dense, textured effect on the paper. It can be a challenging technique to master as I always wonder why not just use Gouache paint instead but I have been told by artist friends who do it that it is an…
Hey there! If you’re an artist who loves using watercolors then you know how important it is to use high-quality paper that can make or break your watercolor paintings. One watercolor paper brand is Strathmore. Strathmore is a well-known brand that offers a range of watercolor papers, but is Strathmore watercolor paper good? The answer…
If it ever crossed your mind to print line art on watercolor paper then you are way smarter than me as this had never crossed my mind as something I could or should do. When I started thinking about it, printing line art on watercolor paper is a great way to save time and energy…
