What are the biggest mistakes most beginners make when painting with watercolor? This is a question I get asked quite a bit and I would say there are two mistakes that I find most beginners falling into when starting watercolor. Water Control Problems Dry Time Problems Water Control I would…
by Carrie Luc March 20, 2022
Is there a correct side of watercolor paper that you are supposed to paint on? Or is there one side of watercolor paper that is better than the other when it comes to painting? The Correct Side of Watercolor Paper When talking about pads and blocks of watercolor paper –…
by Carrie Luc March 6, 2022
These 4 supplies are a must have if you want to paint with watercolor. But do you know what they are and what types/brands to buy? Here I break everything down and give you my favs!
by Carrie Luc October 10, 2021
Recently, I've been asked by several of my readers – why I call myself a Modern Watercolorist and not a Mixed Media Artist? Well, in all honesty – it’s mainly due to the supplies I use, how I use them plus a pretty traumatic story of how I learned I wasn’t…
by Carrie Luc July 29, 2021
Not gonna lie – when walking into a store to purchase watercolor paper – the options can be overwhelming (not to mention the prices). But does painting on a heavier paper weight actually make a difference? You’ve probably noticed the numbers 140 lb/300 gsm – this isn’t talking about…
by Carrie Luc June 28, 2021
The Starting of a Grand Adventure……………… Perhaps you’ve heard the quote – “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” No matter how cliche it sounds – the statement is true. Starting a grand adventure begins with the smallest of actions. My problem is I…
by Carrie Luc June 19, 2021