Jun 24, 2025 · Join us for interesting and informative discussions of techniques, materials, and approaches to working with watercolors.

Jan 14, 2006 · You probably put a lot of yourself into your watercolor paintings: time, energy, concentration, anger, love, blood sweat, & tears. So you sure don’t want your creations to fade, …

Dec 1, 2025 · Welcome to the "DECEMBER" 2025 Watercolor Challenge. ———————————- In case any new participants come along, the very few rules, are as follows ...

Oct 13, 2007 · • Using watercolor blocks or masking tape to attach paper to a support. Block paper is not stretched, but the attached edges of the block or taping to a support, eliminates curling and lessens …

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May 16, 2017 · How to Paint People in Watercolor: 4 Useful Exercises Hi everyone! I was encouraged to create a thread about my approach to painting people in watercolor. A word and a half about me: My …

Mar 28, 2015 · With watercolor paper, the absorbency and fibers combine to help hold the paint to the surface. Acrylic gesso is much less absorbent than watercolor paper, and beading and paint lift can …

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Jul 2, 2013 · Home › Forums › Explore Media › Watercolor › The Learning Zone ›Does it matter what side of the watercolor paper I use? This topic has 8 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 12 years, …

May 31, 2017 · I don’t use Gamblin Cold Wax on paper, but if I paint with watercolor or gouache on panel I first spray a clear coat (currently using Krylon Crystal Clear) before application.