How To’s

How to Master Water Control in Watercolour Have you ever struggled with watercolour paint that spreads too much, edges that are too harsh, or colours that turn muddy? You’re not alone – and the secret to solving all of this is learning to control water. In my latest beginner-friendly class, I’ll show you exactly how…

How to Avoid Muddy Watercolours How to Keep Your Watercolours Clean and Fresh: The Key to Avoiding Muddy Results Struggling with muddy watercolours? The secret to brighter, cleaner paintings lies in using fewer colours and letting the watercolours work their magic. Overworking your painting or using too many colours can lead to dull, lifeless results.…

A Calm Watercolour Escape – Paint Snowdrops With Me There’s something quietly uplifting about snowdrops. Those delicate white petals, bowing gently on slender stems, feel like a promise of brighter days ahead. I always find them such a joy to paint — simple, elegant, and full of light. I’ve created a new real-time watercolour video…

Paint a Winter Swan – A Practice in winter watercolour techniques Have you ever tried capturing winter effects in watercolour? January brings a natural pause—a time to slow down and begin again. As the first watercolour class of 2026, this session invites you to start the year quietly and creatively. We ease into painting without…

  A Gentle New Year with Watercolour Hello lovely artists! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas filled with moments of rest, creativity, and cosy joy. As we say goodbye to the festive season and step into the New Year, it’s the perfect time to refresh our inspiration and continue growing in our artistic journey.…