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How to Paint a Realistic Apple in Watercolor

Wet-on-Wet vs. Wet-on-Dry: Painting a Realistic...

Painting an apple might seem simple, but it’s actually the perfect project to practice two essential watercolor techniques: wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to combine...

Wet-on-Wet vs. Wet-on-Dry: Painting a Realistic...

Painting an apple might seem simple, but it’s actually the perfect project to practice two essential watercolor techniques: wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to combine...

20 Watercolor Tips Every Beginner (and Beyond!) Should Know - alyssawhetstoneart

20 Watercolor Tips Every Beginner (and Beyond!)...

New to watercolor or feeling stuck in your painting practice? I'm going to share 20 watercolor tips for beginners and beyond to help you build confidence, loosen up, and fall...

20 Watercolor Tips Every Beginner (and Beyond!)...

New to watercolor or feeling stuck in your painting practice? I'm going to share 20 watercolor tips for beginners and beyond to help you build confidence, loosen up, and fall...

How to Paint Watercolor Trees: A Beginner-Friendly Tutorial Using Layering and Value - alyssawhetstoneart

How to Paint Watercolor Trees: A Beginner-Frien...

Learn how to paint beautiful watercolor trees in this beginner-friendly tutorial. With just a few colors and simple brush techniques, you’ll create realistic trees using layering, soft washes, and value...

How to Paint Watercolor Trees: A Beginner-Frien...

Learn how to paint beautiful watercolor trees in this beginner-friendly tutorial. With just a few colors and simple brush techniques, you’ll create realistic trees using layering, soft washes, and value...

How to Use a Water Brush Pen - alyssawhetstoneart

How to Use a Water Brush Pen

If you’re looking to elevate your watercolor painting or bring more flexibility to your art on-the-go, learning how to use a water brush pen is a game-changer! This clever little...

How to Use a Water Brush Pen

If you’re looking to elevate your watercolor painting or bring more flexibility to your art on-the-go, learning how to use a water brush pen is a game-changer! This clever little...

How One Student Found Confidence with Watercolor—And Why You Can Too - alyssawhetstoneart

How One Student Found Confidence with Watercolo...

At a recent art fair, I was chatting with visitors when someone tapped me on the shoulder with a smile on her face. "Hi! I took your watercolor course—and I...

How One Student Found Confidence with Watercolo...

At a recent art fair, I was chatting with visitors when someone tapped me on the shoulder with a smile on her face. "Hi! I took your watercolor course—and I...

How to Overcome the Fear of a Blank Page - alyssawhetstoneart

How to Overcome the Fear of a Blank Page

If you've ever sat down to paint, only to stare at the blank page, unsure where to start, you're not alone. That pristine sheet of watercolor paper can feel intimidating—like...

How to Overcome the Fear of a Blank Page

If you've ever sat down to paint, only to stare at the blank page, unsure where to start, you're not alone. That pristine sheet of watercolor paper can feel intimidating—like...