When fake looks real and real looks fake A YouTube viewer commented recently that she wished our videos were filmed face-to-camera because she likes to know that the people she’s watching are real people. As the lyrics of one of my favorite childhood songs state* – “The idea’s sound, but how will you lift it […]
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…and why I’ll never fake my watercolors! We used to worry about copying other people’s work and whether that made our own work less authentic, but now we have something much bigger to worry about — telling the difference between an artist who’s creating a real painting, and a channel which creates the false illusion
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Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Watercolor Month this July! Founded in 2016 by Charlie O’Shields of Doodlewash, WWM was created to inspire creativity and raise awareness for art education—and every year, 100% of proceeds from the official shop go to the International Child Art Foundation. I’m proud to serve as
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As our #buildabird challenge shifts from designing bodies and legs to imagining wings and tails, here is a look back at how I approached Stage 1 of our April Daily Watercolor Challenge, and some of my favorite body and leg creations and combinations. 6 Bodies I started by trying to cover all the bases of
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Are you ready for a fun and creative daily watercolor challenge? Introducing #BuildABird, a whimsical and playful way to design your own unique birds, one step at a time! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this challenge will help you loosen up, experiment with different shapes, and build a delightful collection of birds
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If you’ve ever traveled to the Middle East or even just seen photos, you’ve probably noticed the stunning mosaic tiles that adorn everything from fountains to doorways. Here in Cairo, traditional tile designs are everywhere—in homes, shops, and historic buildings—and each tile feels like a small masterpiece. These designs are often complex but beautifully harmonious,
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Discover how to select and mix a perfect fall watercolor palette with just six essential colors. Explore tips for creating rich autumn tones using top watercolor brands like Daniel Smith, Winsor & Newton, Michael Harding, and more. Perfect for artists looking to capture the beauty of the season.
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Watercolor painting is like dancing with a slightly tipsy partner—unpredictable, spontaneous, and full of surprises. If you’re over a certain age and diving into watercolor for the first time, congratulations! You’re about to experience an art form that’s as much about letting go as it is about creating something beautiful. Forget perfection; this is about
If you’re someone who loves watercolor painting, enjoys creative expression, and values a personal touch in art, then etegami might be a delightful new adventure for you. Etegami, which means “picture letter” in Japanese, is an accessible and heartfelt art form that combines simple watercolor illustrations with thoughtful words. This art style is perfect for
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Watercolor painting is a mesmerizing art form best known for its characteristic transparency and fluidity. Unlike most other mediums, watercolor offers a unique interplay of light and color, resulting in paintings that can be either delicate or vibrant. If you’re considering adding watercolor painting as a hobby, these essential tips and insights will help you
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Gardening can teach many life lessons, perhaps especially the arts of timing and nurturing – and today I realised that trying to grow tomatoes in less-than-ideal weather has offered me a new perspective on creativity and the artistic journey. Imagine a garden where the tomatoes, heavy with promise, cling to the vine. The weather, however,
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How I Fell in Love with Acrylic Markers Sometimes all we need to get our creativity fired up is for something new to happen. What happened for me a couple of weeks ago was receiving a package from Lightwish, which contained a set of acrylic markers. Coincidentally I’d just watched a Danny Gregory video where
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Seven Hours of Non-Stop Christmas Watercolor Tutorials – in just Two Videos! Our latest LOOONG video is now up for your enjoyment! Last week we collated eleven of our most popular and fun Christmas videos from previous years into one four hour long video for your convenience and enjoyment – and today we’re bringing you
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Second Issue of Diane Antone x Craftamo Brush Set available now to pre-buy! Our first limited edition issue of the Craftamo brushes sold out completely within hours! We were delighted to be able to persuade Craftamo to produce a second run, which will be shipped mid-December, and which you can buy NOW on the Craftamo
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Why you shouldn’t listen to me! I spend quite a lot of time – probably too much – reading other artists’ blogs and transcripts to their videos (I rarely listen to them talking, they take up too much precious time and I can read quicker than I can listen!) And one thing I would like
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It was touch and go for a while, but we’ve worked hard with Craftamo over the last week to make sure that the launch date wasn’t delayed again, and now it’s only three days until our limited edition set of six brushes goes on sale! Sales go live on Tuesday 14th November at: 9am Pacific
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Here’s Part 1 in the series: How to Paint in Watercolor (part 1) Here’s Part 2 in the series: How to Paint in Watercolor (part 2) Let’s get started! So today’s the big day and we are going to start to paint in watercolor. Or maybe you are going to start again. It’s not unusual
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Having Trouble Downloading Sketches? There are two ways of finding the free sketch you want, and one way only of downloading it properly. Don‘t attempt to download or print from the square preview on the page as this will not show the whole sketch. Follow these instructions carefully and you will succeed! If you choose
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