Category Archives: Painting

Why Your Watercolor Painting Looks Streaky (And How to Fix It)

In a previous post, I talked about the six foundational watercolor techniques: wet on wet, wet on dry, dry on dry, glazing, charging, and lifting. Those techniques matter. They’re the building blocks. But in this post, we’re stepping back to the thing that makes all of them work. Water. Because without water… there is no watercolor. And yet, […]

6 Watercolor Techniques Every Beginner Should Know

6 Watercolor Techniques Every Beginner Should Know

Watercolor has a reputation for being unpredictable — and honestly, that’s part of the magic. But the more you understand how water, pigment, and paper interact, the more confident (and relaxed) your painting becomes. Following are six essential techniques you’ll see over and over again in watercolor. You don’t need fancy supplies or years of experience to […]