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Guiding the Eye with Brush Strokes
When it comes to creating an impactful painting, the foundation is key. Just as an architect lays down the structural plans before a...
janetvaneerden
May 27, 20252 min read
5 Watercolor Tips for Beginners
Choose the Right Paper Invest in high-quality watercolor paper, preferably 100% cotton. It absorbs water better and allows colors to...
janetvaneerden
May 25, 20251 min read


Detach from the Outcome!
The Joy of Letting Go: Embracing Detachment in Watercolor Practice and Life Watercolor painting is a beautiful and fluid medium that...
janetvaneerden
May 24, 20252 min read


When you can't, sometimes, you must.
This picture makes me smile every time I see it. It may not look like much, but the story behind it? That makes me smile. I just love...
janetvaneerden
Apr 30, 20252 min read


To Mask or not to mask?
Masking fluid is such an amazing tool for watercolor! This liquid is painted on the paper where you want to protect the white and allowed...
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Jun 1, 20241 min read


Granulating Pigments
So many aspects of watercolor enchant me! One of these is the beauty of granulating pigments. Pigments act differently in a picture...
janetvaneerden
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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