Does Watercolor Paint Expire? Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever found an old set of watercolor paints that you had forgotten about? It’s…
How to Prevent Watercolor Paint From Beading Up on a Palette
There’s nothing like a brand new watercolor palette to give your creativity a kickstart. But the…
What’s the Difference Between Gouache and Acrylics?
Acrylics and gouache are water based paints that clean up with soap and water. While they…
Can You Use White in a Watercolor Painting? Includes Examples
When you’re first learning how to paint with watercolors, you’ll wonder if it’s okay to use…
How to Sign a Painting – The Ultimate Guide With Examples
In this post, I explain why you should sign your paintings, and how to go about…
The Complete Guide to Canvas Panels
If you’re new to canvas panels, you may have a number of questions about what they…
How to Make Acrylics Thicker – Gels & DIY Solutions
You could buy another set of paints when you need thicker acrylic paint, but that’s expensive….
Do You Need to Stretch Acrylic Paper?
If you’re new to acrylics, you may be wondering if you have to stretch acrylic paper…
What Colors Make Brown? The Ultimate Guide to Mixing Brown
In this post, I demonstrate how to mix brown, dark brown, and light brown. I include…
Can You Paint on Both Sides of Watercolor Paper?
There are a number of reasons why you may want to paint on the back of…
What Is a Watercolor Block?
If you’re new to watercolor painting then you may be wondering what a watercolor block is…
3 Ways to Frame a Canvas Panel
I like painting on canvas panels because they’re convenient and the wood board makes them resistant…
Why Is Watercolor Paint So Expensive?
If you’re new to watercolor, you may be wondering why artist grade watercolor paint is so…
How to Remove Dry Acrylic Paint From Brushes: NO Solvents!
I do my best to take care of my brushes, but I occasionally I forget to…
Why Is My Watercolor Grainy?
The grainy look isn’t necessarily a bad thing in a watercolor painting. In fact, I often…