Watercolor

How to Write Gold Calligraphy With Finetec Watercolors

February 11, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 173 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Inks· Tutorials· Video· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

For years, I searched for the perfect gold calligraphy ink. I needed something opaque, rich, and durable, but all the liquid inks I tried were partially transparent (or had mica particles that sunk to the bottom of the jar and stayed there). As it turns out, the ink I was seeking didn’t turn out to be an ink at all! Once I discovered Finetec watercolors, there was no going back. In this article, I’ll teach you how to use metallic watercolors to create stunning gold calligraphy.

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Serene DIY Sympathy Card Tutorial

January 26, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 177 Comments
Greeting Card Tutorials· Sympathy Cards· Watercolor

Unfortunately, the pandemic has presented many of us with an occasion to send sympathy cards. While you might not feel like you have anything comforting to say to the bereaved, just sending your acknowledgment in the form of a card is so important! For today’s tutorial, I put together a serene DIY sympathy card concept that I hope will help you to help someone else. It features a soothing illustration and a simple message that hits the right tone.

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All of TPK’s Christmas Calligraphy Tutorials + Printables

December 1, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 564 Comments
Christmas· Greeting Card Tutorials· Holiday· Printable Goodies· Tutorials· Watercolor

The holiday season gives calligraphers a time to shine! You can use your dip pen (and the occasional paintbrush) to create wondrous things that will light up any recipient’s mailbox. Today, I’ve rounded up all of TPK’s Christmas calligraphy and art tutorials to compile an inspirational list.
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Gorgeous Gold and Watercolor Flowers Tutorial

September 3, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 33 Comments
Birthday Cards· Floral Illustration Tutorials· Greeting Card Tutorials· Mother's Day Cards· Thank You Cards· Tutorials· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

In today’s tutorial, we’ll work some magic to make watercolor flowers that shimmer and dance in the light! Put on a good podcast or some music, get out your watercolors, and get ready to relax.

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How to Make the Perfect Watercolor Color Chart

August 27, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 25 Comments
Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

Before you use a new set of watercolor paints, you should always make a watercolor color chart. Oftentimes, paints look totally different in the pan than they do on paper, so a color chart gives you an accurate idea of what to expect! It also helps you to choose a color by providing a nice “cheat sheet”. Today, I’ll show you how to make a simple, portable, and pretty watercolor color chart.

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Painting with Watercolors for Beginners

August 25, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 247 Comments
Tutorials· Video· Watercolor

Before I started writing this post, I decided to conduct some online research on painting with watercolors for beginners. That way, I reasoned, I wouldn’t gloss over any points, and I could craft an altogether better post. And … holy moly. I personally use watercolors all the time, and the information I found on Google overwhelmed me. After reading too many “information overload” articles, I threw up my hands and decided to go rogue. In this post, you’ll find the simple points that I think are important if you’re trying your hand at watercolors for the first time.
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