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EPISODE 5 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Glazing techniques'

EPISODE 5 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Glazin...

Ellie Jakeman

We explore Glazing, an important technique for all watercolour artists, especially when using a limited colour palette.

EPISODE 5 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Glazing techniques'

Ellie Jakeman

We explore Glazing, an important technique for all watercolour artists, especially when using a limited colour palette.

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EPISODE 4 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Flat & Fan Brush Techniques'

EPISODE 4 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Flat &...

Ellie Jakeman

  Throughout this episode, we emphasize hands-on practice and experimentation. We encourage you to embrace the unexpected, to play with pressure and angle, and to discover the endless array of...

EPISODE 4 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Flat & Fan Brush Techniques'

Ellie Jakeman

  Throughout this episode, we emphasize hands-on practice and experimentation. We encourage you to embrace the unexpected, to play with pressure and angle, and to discover the endless array of...

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EPISODE 3 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Round Brush techniques'

EPISODE 3 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Round ...

Ellie Jakeman

Welcome to Episode 3. This episode will guide you through the utilization of your round brushes for various applications including mark-making, textures, and patterns. The market presents a broad selection...

EPISODE 3 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Round Brush techniques'

Ellie Jakeman

Welcome to Episode 3. This episode will guide you through the utilization of your round brushes for various applications including mark-making, textures, and patterns. The market presents a broad selection...

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EPISODE 2 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a Colour Chart'

EPISODE 2 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creati...

Ellie Jakeman

  Craft a colour chart for your watercolour sets; it's an invaluable painting tool. This chart acts as a ready reference, a catalogue of colours at your fingertips, especially since...

EPISODE 2 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a Colour Chart'

Ellie Jakeman

  Craft a colour chart for your watercolour sets; it's an invaluable painting tool. This chart acts as a ready reference, a catalogue of colours at your fingertips, especially since...

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EPISODE 1 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a dilution chart'

EPISODE 1 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creati...

Ellie Jakeman

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Watercolour Wednesdays! We will guide you through the fundamental techniques of watercolour, step by step. All techniques are straightforward and attainable. These techniques will...

EPISODE 1 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a dilution chart'

Ellie Jakeman

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Watercolour Wednesdays! We will guide you through the fundamental techniques of watercolour, step by step. All techniques are straightforward and attainable. These techniques will...

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How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's Guide:

How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's...

Ellie Jakeman

Stretching watercolour paper is a technique used to prevent your paper warping or cockling. Unstretched paper that is less than 200lb or 425gsm may move and create hills and valleys...

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How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's Guide:

Ellie Jakeman

Stretching watercolour paper is a technique used to prevent your paper warping or cockling. Unstretched paper that is less than 200lb or 425gsm may move and create hills and valleys...

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What are Brusho Crystal Colours?

What are Brusho Crystal Colours?

Ellie Jakeman

 Brusho watercolour powders are very easy to use and are very popular with crafters for scrapbooking, journaling, watercolour painters, illustrators, card makers, designers, and any creative extrovert who loves rich...

What are Brusho Crystal Colours?

Ellie Jakeman

 Brusho watercolour powders are very easy to use and are very popular with crafters for scrapbooking, journaling, watercolour painters, illustrators, card makers, designers, and any creative extrovert who loves rich...

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Image of 5 bottles of Acrylic Liquitex inks, in Blue, Black, Green, Yellow and Red.

Liquid Brilliance: Unleashing Creativity with L...

Ellie Jakeman

At ARTdiscount, we know that artists thrive when their tools unlock fresh creative possibilities — and Liquitex Inks do exactly that. These professional, water-based acrylic inks are packed with artist-quality...

Liquid Brilliance: Unleashing Creativity with Liquitex Acrylic Inks

Ellie Jakeman

At ARTdiscount, we know that artists thrive when their tools unlock fresh creative possibilities — and Liquitex Inks do exactly that. These professional, water-based acrylic inks are packed with artist-quality...

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