Watercolor

Painting with Watercolors for Beginners

March 26, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 204 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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The Watercolor Illustrated Map eCourse is Here!

March 19, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 6 Comments
Merchandise· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials· Weddings

This watercolor illustrated map eCourse is a project that presents a challenge, takes up a sizable chunk of time, and allows you to mentally travel! I never, ever could have imagined that we’d collectively be in a spot where we need all of that. We can’t explore a lot of places in person right now, but we can be adventurous with our paintbrushes!
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(Free!) Gorgeous Watercolor Printable Weekly Planner

December 31, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Free Printables· Watercolor

(Free!) Gorgeous Printable Watercolor Weekly Planner — You can find this free printable watercolor weekly planner by clicking here.

Does anybody else get satisfaction out of having their week planned out? Just the act of writing what I’m doing, who is coming and going, and the tasks that I want to get done makes me feel on top of things! The desire to get organized intensifies in January, which is why I release a free productivity-boosting printable around this time every year. 2019’s addition? The gorgeous Watercolor Weekly Planner!
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“Winter Abundance” Watercolor Thank You Card Tutorial

December 26, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 10 Comments
Greeting Card Tutorials· Thank You Cards· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

Now that Christmas is over and I’m home with a pile of thoughtful gifts, I’m in need of a thank you card or two. I’m guessing that you’re in a similar situation, so I decided to make a “winter abundance”-themed watercolor thank you card and document the steps! This tutorial is a fun one, and it can be modified to accommodate your personal style and the materials that you have available. Here’s how you make it:
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Cozy Autumn Teacup Illustration Tutorial

September 26, 2019 by Ana Isabel Corral 15 Comments
Tutorials· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

Happy fall, you wonderful readers! It’s me, Ana, and I am back with a fun seasonal tutorial for you all. Fall is the season of “cozy”. So, to commemorate the season of lovely, crunchy leaves, I am going to teach you how to making an illustrated teacup full of tea, cider, coffee, or whatever warms both your heart and your hands! Let’s dive right in, my fellow fall fans!

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How to Combine Calligraphy and Watercolors

September 19, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 33 Comments
Calligraphy· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

The same question mills through my email inbox every month or so: “How can I write calligraphy on a watercolor background?” The answer: it can be done, but you’ll have to do it in a way that may not seem intuitive! In this article, I’m going to teach you how to combine calligraphy and watercolors in a manner that results in smooth, crisp calligraphy strokes that don’t bleed.
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