Watercolour

How to Paint Trees in Watercolour with a Limited Palette

by Ellie Jakeman 1 Comment

Trees have been the theme and inspiration for artists over many decades! What could be more satisfying than capturing the natural beauty and splendour of a tree or collection of trees!

Choosing the Correct Watercolour Paper for Your Style of Painting

by Ellie Jakeman

Perhaps the most important factor when it comes to picking a watercolour paper is deciding on which surface you want or need to use, as each will give your work a different look and finish.

CREATE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS

by catherine peters

Using watercolour glazing techniques from episode 5 of Watercolour Wednesday, Ellie guides you through some festive creating to make your own Christmas cards using techniques shown in our previous episode.

EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a landscape in Watercolour'

by catherine peters

Our final episode of 2020 brings together all the techniques showcased over the last 7 episodes along with new techniques, to conclude with a final piece.

EPISODE 7 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating Watercolour Textures'

by Ellie Jakeman

Our episode shows you how to create texture using non-specialist supplies such as sponges, rock salt and clingfilm.

EPISODE 6 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Masking and Resist Techniques'

by Ellie Jakeman

Our In-House artist Ellie Jakeman takes you through resist techniques using both tea-light and taper candles plus masking techniques with our own ARTdiscount masking fluid and masking tape.