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How do I mask a watercolour painting?

Masking fluid is the best way to mask a painting; any area, no matter how delicate, will be protected from subsequent layers of colour with masking fluid. Then, when the paint...

What’s the best beginners’ watercolour set?

The best set for beginners must be the Cotman Watercolours Deluxe Sketchers' Pocket Box because it has everything needed to start enjoying watercolour; it includes 16 colours to allow for some great...

How to lift watercolour

Lifting is not just the watercolourist’s answer to an eraser. It’s a widely-used technique for portraying smoky atmospheres, cloudy skies and other such effects. But from gently sponging out a...

Creating granulation with watercolour

Granulation in watercolour adds depth, texture, and visual interest to your artwork. Achieving the desired granulated effect depends on three key factors: the medium, the paper, and the paint you...

What is the difference between watercolour and gouache whites?

The difference between gouache and watercolour whites is the amount of pigment in the paint. Gouache is more opaque, which is why it is used for block colour. The two mediums are intermixable. Gouache...

Why are there two watercolour whites?

Winsor & Newton offers two watercolour whites with distinct applications. Chinese White, introduced in 1834, is favored for adding highlights or toning down colours with its semi-opaque, blue-toned formula. Alternatively,...

Can you use gouache and acrylic in watercolour techniques?

Designers Gouache is ideal for achieving opaque effects in watercolour, with its matte finish, high pigment concentration, and gum arabic base for excellent flow. It also allows for flexible layering...

What watercolour set would you recommend for practicing artists?

The best set for practicing artists is the Professional Watercolour Complete Travel Tin - 24 Half Pans; it has all the most exciting colours and can travel around the world with...

How can I use pens with watercolour?

Pens and watercolours are fantastically compatible, drawings made with fineliners are ideal for making a sketch as a first step before colour, or for adding details on top of watercolour later. The...

What’s the difference between gouache and watercolour?

In a nutshell, gouache has a higher pigment load than watercolour. Therefore, gouache is great for flat, opaque areas of colour and works well in combination with the transparency of watercolour

What is watercolour

Watercolour is a mixture of finely ground pigment suspended in a binder made of Gum Arabic. Other ingredients are added to stabilise the paint, making it is as lightfast as possible, so...