Watercolor has a reputation for being tricky, but it’s really about learning to let the water do some of the work.
To start, you’ll need: a student-grade pan set, a size 8 round brush and a small detail brush, 140 lb cold-press watercolor paper, two jars of water (one for rinsing, one for clean water), and a paper towel.
Three techniques to practice:
Flat wash: Load your brush with plenty of diluted paint and pull even, overlapping strokes across the paper for a smooth, uniform color.
Graded wash: Start with strong color at the top and add a little more water with each stroke, so the color fades softly toward the bottom.
Wet-on-wet: Brush clean water onto the paper first, then touch in color and watch it bloom and blend on its own.
Fill a page with each one. Don’t aim for a finished painting yet. Just enjoy watching how the paint moves.
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Pair it with
Paint a scene from Little Women: A Cozy Classic Worth Revisiting.
Sip Sauvignon Blanc: Summer in a Glass between washes.
