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link to How to Varnish a Watercolor Painting for Surface and UV Protection

How to Varnish a Watercolor Painting for Surface and UV Protection

You can use varnish to protect your watercolor painting from surface dirt or UV damage. Varnished watercolors can be framed like oil or acrylic paintings, without glass or mat and there are lots of...

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link to How to Make the Perfect Backboard – Easy!

How to Make the Perfect Backboard – Easy!

The perfect backboard for watercolor painting should be waterproof and just bigger than your watercolor paper. Being light weight is a plus for a watercolor backboard. Make your own long lasting...

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link to How to Make and Use Graphite Paper with Watercolor Painting

How to Make and Use Graphite Paper with Watercolor Painting

Graphite paper is a valuable tool with watercolor painting, as it allows artists to keep the surface of their watercolor paper clean and unmarred. Tape the outline or photo to the top of the...

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link to How to Set Up Your Watercolor Palette and More!

How to Set Up Your Watercolor Palette and More!

You can buy a palette or make one yourself - just keep reading! (This post contains affiliate links - I receive a small amount when you purchase these products at no cost to you.) Jump...

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link to Best Ways to Mask Anything for Watercolor

Best Ways to Mask Anything for Watercolor

Everything you can use for masking with watercolor painting is explained here - best masking fluids, easy ways to mask with tape, how to mask large areas without damaging your paper AND alternatives...

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link to Best Materials for Painting Watercolor – Paint, Paper and Brushes

Best Materials for Painting Watercolor – Paint, Paper and Brushes

Watercolor painting can be very inexpensive. The materials you need are: paint, paper, and brushes. Other supplies can be helpful, but don't be afraid to start with one brush, three colors and a...

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WELCOME!

Watson Watercolor is a free watercolor school where you can have fun while learning to paint on your own schedule.

These easy to follow lessons are brought to you by artist Deb Watson, who is passionate about teaching watercolor.

Whether you’re a beginning painter or experienced artist, you’ll find loads of helpful watercolor tips and step by step tutorials, with clear explanations and demo videos from her popular You Tube Channel.

Drawing is optional, as traceable outline pages or reference photos are included.

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