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Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog - Watercolor
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Posted April 08, 2024in Watercolor
Watercolor painting is a mesmerizing and versatile medium that allows artists to create beautiful and expressive works of art. One watercolor technique getting a lot of attention lately is granulation. Granulating watercolors create captivating textures ...
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Posted January 10, 2024
“I was a practicing pharmacist in my mid-40s when I took up watercolor. All I wanted to do was paint nice little landscapes, local scenes, barns, homes, the mountains, etc. It didn’t take me long to come to the conclusion that I couldn’t ...
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Posted October 31, 2023
Ever have a painting that just didn’t meet your expectations of a masterpiece? Well, we all have, yet discarding a full piece of watercolor paper is just out of the question. With the price of watercolor paper rising every year, you should never have t ...
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Posted October 20, 2023
People tell me all the time they have a hard time finishing the watercolor without getting all hard edges. Let me show you an old method--stretching paper--that also prevents hard edges. ...
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Posted September 29, 2023
You hardly ever think of using a painting knife in watercolor, but a friend of mine many years ago showed me this, and his name is Charles Sharpe. I've enjoyed using a painting knife ever since then. ...
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Posted September 26, 2023
Watercolor painting has long been celebrated for its delicate and luminous qualities. Among the many techniques available to watercolor artists, the watercolor pouring technique stands out as a captivating method that yields mesmerizing results. This ...
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Posted September 15, 2023
Watercolor painting is a fascinating art form that demands precision, creativity, and the right tools. While the selection of pigments and paper is crucial, the choice of watercolor painting tools significantly impacts the outcome of your masterpiece. ...
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Posted June 13, 2023
Welcome to the world of watercolor painting! As a professional artists and experienced teachers, we are here to give you 10 essential tips for mastering this beautiful medium. Whether you are just beginning your journey with watercolors or have been exploring ...
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Posted June 03, 2023
It is not uncommon when new artists are budding and trying to learn all they can that they turn to friends and classmates for advice on all things related to art and art supplies. What is the best watercolor paper to use? What is the highest quality artist ...
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Posted April 10, 2023
Numerous tools can be used to create breathtaking watercolor paintings, but if you’re new to the medium, you might be unfamiliar with some of the supplies. Tools like watercolor pencils and watercolor paper can play an important role in getting ...