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

Learning Demos, technical questions about any of the materials used to paint watercolors, and painting tips go here. Participate in our Monthly Classrooms, KIUAN Exercises, and other […]

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 …

Jan 8, 2019 · Helluuuu I just started watercolor, and I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to gatorfoam to be used as a support board. (preferably less than $10 to make) […]

Jan 3, 2026 · Welcome to the "JANUARY 2026" Watercolor Challenge. ———————————- In case any new participants come along, the very few rules, are as follows. An ...

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.

FINISHED paintings created with watercolor paints, watercolor pencils, or gouache go here. They may be painted on any surface compatible with watercolor such as paper, gesso, YUPO, […]

Jun 27, 2014 · We can never get a non-staining watercolor (when dried on paper) to look as dark as it is when it is wet in the tube. Our watercolor paint dries lighter and less saturated. But we can create …

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.

Dec 20, 2008 · I’m looking for suggestions for a good board to stretch watercolor paper on. The more affordable the better for me I’m mostly starting out with 10×14 sheets but would like to get a bigger …