5 Watercolor Techniques for Beginners

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Here's a quick guide to some usual watercolour techniques.

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After sharing my thoughts on basic watercolor supplies and techniques last week, I thought it might be fun to show you some more techniques to try. There are a lot of fun ways to use watercolor and today I'm going to show you 8 of my favorite techniques that are perfect for beginners.

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Paint With Me: Watercolour Basics

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I occasionally post progress shots of some of the new case designs I’m painting. I use watercolour for these designs and then transfer them over to my computer. A lot of you have expressed interest in watercolour painting, so I decided to throw together a “watercolour basics for beginners” video so we can paint together!

Watercolour is a really fun method and you can experiment with different techniques to find your own style. It’s also pretty forgiving, so you don’t have to worry about not being an artist.

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