Washes & Wells

Washes & Techniques

8 guides

Learn the watercolor salt technique, splatter, and other texture effects that add life to your paintings without complicated skills.

Learn how to paint a flat wash in watercolor with this beginner-friendly step-by-step guide to even color, the right mix, and a tilted board.

Learn dry brush watercolor technique to paint realistic grass, wood, fur, and rough water with a simple brush load adjustment.

Learn lifting watercolor techniques to recover highlights, soften edges, and fix mistakes using brushes, sponges, and tape.

Learn watercolor glazing step by step: how to layer transparent washes to build depth, richness, and glow without muddying your colors.

Learn the wet on dry watercolor technique to paint crisp edges and clean shapes, with step-by-step guidance for absolute beginners.

Learn wet on wet watercolor with this beginner-friendly step-by-step guide to creating dreamy soft blends, skies, and feathered edges.

Learn how to paint a graded wash in watercolor with this step-by-step guide for beginners. Get smooth gradients every time.