This watercolor cactus + quote artwork is like sunshine on a page. It has enough of a DIY look to maintain a homey feel, but its rich colors and details give it a professional look that makes it worthy of display. This project has one rule: be flexible and run with your mistakes. Watercolors can be a little bit unpredictable, but rest assured that errant strokes and not-quite-right tones won’t take away from the final effect. Continue Reading about Watercolor Cactus + Quote Artwork Tutorial
I’ve been planning a kitchen remodel that’s plodded along since January of last year. After a year and a half of waiting due to supply chain delays, the remodel finally starts at the end of this month. The finished kitchen will feature some open shelving, and I want to use that shelving as an opportunity to display artwork that adds personality to the room. Today’s basil watercolor art is the perfect thing, and I’m providing it as a free printable if you want a pretty herbal painting to add to your home decor, too!
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Originally written in 2015, Painting with Watercolors for Beginners is one of the most popular articles on this blog. In the seven years since I wrote that article, I have wanted to make an online watercolor course. One thing always stopped me: I knew it would be a colossal undertaking. You have to cover a lot of ground to set someone up for success with the medium. Ideally, someone should finish a course knowing how to blend, mix, and contour. Beyond that, I wanted my students to know how to tackle challenges like skin tones, textures (e.g. brick), and knowing when a painting is complete. I’m proud to say that The Ultimate Beginner’s Watercolor Online Course fulfills all of those goals and more!
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In 2020, Maureen Vickery created a reindeer-themed holiday card for TPK. People loved it so much that I couldn’t help but ask her to contribute another tutorial! The result is this gorgeous filigree Easter card, inspired by Monika Fällman’s filigree work in Issue 13 of Calligraphy Crush Magazine. With its intricate florals and pastel colors, this card celebrates the season … and makes you crave chocolate.
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This artistic envelope concept is one of my all-time favorites. It requires a bit of time and spontaneity (there’s no set formula for properly positioning the bubbles), but the eye-catching result is worth it! Put on your favorite playlist or podcast, pull out your watercolor palette, and enjoy.
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Cozy winters and watercolor wreaths go hand-in-hand. This particular wreath features muted, elegant colors and pretty florals that act as a wonderful ode to the season! Today, I’ll walk you through how to make this twiggy and eye-catching wreath.
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