You'll find some great tips and techniques here on the art of painting with watercolors. Our free watercolor painting articles are geared toward the beginner to advanced painter. Check back often as we add more articles.

Tips on Water Colour (409 views)
By MadisonArtShop.com
Artists have enjoyed the charm of water colours for many centuries. Constable, Cotman and Cezanne used them to great effect. Beginners, too, can get excellent results after a little practice; the medium has a lot to offer. Please print this page and use it as helpful instruction... read more

How to Paint Watercolors En Plein Air (455 views)
By Robert Sloan
Where are you going to paint outdoors? If it's right in your yard, you don't have to worry about forgetting things on the list. Just run right back in and get them when you get mosquito bit, the sun's too hot or you want a drink of juice. But if you travel to a park or wander off to an interesting location on a hike, prepare everything well before you leave... read more

How to Create Fog in Landscape Painting (808 views)
By Robert Sloan
There are several ways to create mist and fog in a landscape painting. You can do this in any medium from watercolor to acrylic and oils -- and the place to start is right at the beginning in your value drawing... read more

Great Techniques To Try On Your Next Watercolor Painting (433 views)
By Gray Rollins
Discover helpful watercolor techniques to try out in your next painting... read more

Landscape Painting Tips For Watercolor Artists (929 views)
By Ralph Serpe
One of the biggest challenges beginners face with any type of art, is the ability to really connect with the creativity that is inside of them. It's difficult in the beginning to just let go and paint from your heart and soul. Your mind is being filled wi.. read more

Easy Water Color Painting With Nine Tools (831 views)
By Nancy E. Wigal
Watercolor painting is challenging and tends to frustrate many beginners. This article will highlight some of the essential tools to help you overcome that challenge. Soft sponge: Keep plenty of small, soft sponges to erase water color.. read more

Introduction To Watercolor Painting Techniques (808 views)
By Ralph Serpe
This article will provide you with a general understanding of some of the more basic watercolor painting techniques.Flat Wash Technique - The flat wash technique is one of the more basic and common of the various techniques. The.. read more