Watercolour Tips, Techniques,
and Painting Tutorials
Welcome to the new Watercolour Workshop blog, where you can find watercolour painting techniques, tips and advice, free video tutorials, artwork ideas and everything you need to start watercolour painting at home.
I have taught thousands of students in my online watercolour course, shared countless watercolour video tutorials over on YouTube, and shared the joy of watercolour painting with the hundreds of thousands of creative people through my watercolour project books.
You’ve likely found this blog because you are interested in learning watercolour as a hobby or have questions about a specific painting technique. I hope that what you find here assists you in your artistic journey and leaves you with a little bit of confidence!
Watercolour Painting Techniques & Basics
Here you can find in depth articles about watercolour painting techniques, basic fundamentals for beginners, watercolor inspiration and ideas, and lots more!
- Watercolor Painting Idea Generator
Can’t come up with an idea for your next watercolour project? It happens to all of us! Luckily, you’ve found this page! Simply generate a… Continue reading Watercolor Painting Idea Generator - How to Find Your Signature Watercolour Style
Embarking on the artistic journey of watercolour painting can seem like diving into a sea of endless possibilities. You’ve seen the works of great artists,… Continue reading How to Find Your Signature Watercolour Style - Incredible Watercolor Portraits
When it comes to watercolor paintings, watercolor portraits have to be my ultimate favourite subject! Capturing the essence of a person through splashes of colour,… Continue reading Incredible Watercolor Portraits - Breathtaking Watercolour Landscape Ideas
While browsing for some watercolour landscape inspiration, I came across dozens of stunning paintings created by talented artists on Instagram — and thought I’d share… Continue reading Breathtaking Watercolour Landscape Ideas - A Guide to the Best Paint Brushes for Watercolour
If you’re getting started with watercolour painting, one thought may have crossed your mind… “What are the best paint brushes for watercolour?”. While it might… Continue reading A Guide to the Best Paint Brushes for Watercolour - How to Use Watercolor Paint: A Guide for Beginners
Just getting started in your journey with watercolor painting? Diving in can seem a bit intimidating, but this guide is here to help you navigate… Continue reading How to Use Watercolor Paint: A Guide for Beginners - Christmas Watercolor Painting Ideas for Cards and MoreThe holidays are such a fun time for making some Christmas watercolour paintings, but sometimes you just don’t know where to begin! I’ve always enjoyed… Continue reading Christmas Watercolor Painting Ideas for Cards and More
- How to Achieve Vibrant Colors in Your Watercolour Paintings
If you’re a watercolour lover like me, you know that there’s nothing quite as mesmerizing as watching vibrant colors blend and flow on paper. Naturally,… Continue reading How to Achieve Vibrant Colors in Your Watercolour Paintings - 10 Popular Watercolor Techniques Every Artist Should Know
Whether you’re a seasoned artist, or just getting started with watercolour painting, there are a few staple techniques that you should know how to master!… Continue reading 10 Popular Watercolor Techniques Every Artist Should Know
Free Art & Watercolour Video Lessons
Below is a collection of art tutorials, watercolour demonstrations and lessons from my YouTube channel. Learn how to create lovely and unique pieces of art by following along step-by-step.
- We’ve upgraded the paper in our watercolour journals Now available in our shop! wonderforest.com
- How to draw a pumpkin 🎃 SO EASY!Here’s a super simple way to draw a pumpkin for Halloween or the Fall season! Try this easy drawing tutorial and let me know how it goes 🙂 This requires hardly any drawing experience and… Continue reading How to draw a pumpkin 🎃 SO EASY!
- How to care for your paint brushes
- SO MANY NEW PRODUCTS + A BRUSH DEMOSharing everything that’s new over in the Wonder Forest store, including my brand new Deluxe Brush Set and Essential Detail Brush set, Professional Watercolour Paper Pads and Journals!! VISIT MY STORE ➡️ http://wonderforest.com Sign up… Continue reading SO MANY NEW PRODUCTS + A BRUSH DEMO
- Colour Mixing Basics & Skin Tones for Watercolour PaintingHey friends! In this watercolour painting video, I go through some color mixing basics so you can get the most out of the least amount of watercolor paint colours. I’ll share how to create different… Continue reading Colour Mixing Basics & Skin Tones for Watercolour Painting
- How To Paint a Loose Watercolour Ice Cream ConeHey friends! In this loose watercolour tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a fun ice cream cone. This was a painting tutorial I created last year and never posted here. I’ll use some watercolor… Continue reading How To Paint a Loose Watercolour Ice Cream Cone
Short Drawing Tutorials, Paint Making and More!
Some of my YouTube #shorts videos including step-by-step watercolour tutorials and drawing tutorials.
- How to Draw Roses – 3 Ways! #shortsHow to draw roses 3 ways for beginners! Here are some rose sketches I made in procreate. Which one is your favourite? P.s. this video… Continue reading How to Draw Roses – 3 Ways! #shorts
- How to draw 4 cute ghosts! #shortsTry drawing these cute ghosts for Halloween! Shop: http://wonderforest.com
- How An Art Teacher Killed My Dreams #shortsEncourage don’t discourage!! Shop: http://wonderforest.com
- How to draw a cactus #shortsLearn how to easily draw a cactus! Follow along on TikTok @thewonderforest
- The TRICK to draw a butterflyLearn this trick to drawing a butterfly 🦋 easily!!
- How To Draw a Pumpkin #shorts
