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Watercolor Painting, My Way!
Join Associate Editor Rod Webb for some excellent lessons in watercolor painting! In addition, learn some of Rod's excellent ways of using the computer in your studio! Updated regularly!
Correcting Mistakes
Join Johannes for an excellent look at correcting mistakes in watercolors. Learn techniques for dealing with both staining and non-staining pigments.
By: Rod Webb, Associate Editor By: Johannes Vloothuis, Associate Editor
Controlling Watercolor
Johannes Vloothuis, resident watercolor expert, explores the various methods of controlling watercolors.  Don't miss this one!
By: Johannes Vloothuis, Associate Editor
Most Recent Lessons from our Contributing Editors
Using Plastic Sheets for Texture
Are your backgrounds becoming stale?  Spice them up using Rod Webb's excellent technique - create textures by using plastic sheets!
Painting the Mystic Moon
Join one of the world's greatest teachers for an exciting lesson in watercolor/mixed media!
By: Rod Webb, Contributing Editor By: Joe Broome, Contributing Editor
Using Stencils w/Watercolors
Watercolor-guru Ellen Fountain shows you the ins and outs of using stencils in your watercolor projects!
Sedimentary Pigments
You can create some interesting effects with a little knowledge of sedimentary pigments!
By: Ellen Fountain, Contributing Editor By: Ellen Fountain, Contributing Editor
Past Lessons Contributor(s)
· Using Stencils with Watercolors Ellen Fountain
· Exploring Sedimentary Watercolor Pigments Ellen Fountain
· Watercolor Tips for Beginners Marilyn Brown
· Painting Sunlit Still Lifes in Watercolors Liz Donovan
· Using Masking Fluid (Liquid Frisket) George Simmons
· Watercolor Floral Demonstration George Simmons
· Watercolor Tips from George Simmons George Simmons
· Painting with a Limited Palette Ellen Fountain
· How to Paint Water in Motion Liisa Hayhurst
· Using Value Contrasts Effectively Ellen Fountain
· Creating 3D Form with Value Ellen Fountain
· Creating Dominance with Hue, Value, & Intensity Ellen Fountain
· Creating and Regaining White Areas Ellen Fountain
· Abstracting from Nature Ellen Fountain
· Textural Effects for Watercolors Ellen Fountain
· Glazing (Layering Colors) with Watercolors Ellen Fountain