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The Watercolor Devo Blog


The Art of Love: 3 Watercolor Heart Tutorials for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity for combining the glory of watercolor with a simple motif. In this post, we’ll explore five...
Amarilys Henderson
Feb 142 min read

How to Build Confidence for Live Painting Events: Tips and Strategies
Opening Bid: $50. What I gained was far more valuable. (Ok, so it sold for much, much more than that.) Even so, the workout my heart got...
Amarilys Henderson
Dec 2, 20243 min read

Tutorial Roundup: Paint Fall Leaves in Watercolor!
Create quick paintings of fall leaves with this tutorial round-up from Tip Tuesday emails.
Amarilys Henderson
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Mid-Autumn Watercolor Palette + References
Create your own take of a Mid-Autumn Night's Dream with these assets--watercolor palette colors and photo references! Just making it easy...
Amarilys Henderson
Oct 4, 20242 min read

Best Practices for Painting from Photo
Painting from a photo? Let's talk about some best practices for using photo references in your art. Copyright Concerns The heart of the...
Amarilys Henderson
Aug 13, 20243 min read


5 Mistakes That Hold Beginner Watercolor (and ALL) Artists Back from Creating and Developing Their Art
If you've been painting for days or years, you'll feel this. What holds you back? And what will keep you going?
Amarilys Henderson
Aug 12, 20243 min read


Your Unique Creative Calling... and Theirs
I’ve been in my share of Facebook groups. Anybody? Yes? You never quite know who you’re going to find. You hope for an encouraging group...
Amarilys Henderson
Jan 12, 20222 min read


Selecting Your Paint: Watercolor Kinds
Tubes? Pans? Fluid watercolors? Why are there so many different types of watercolor? The Art Store Trip Going to the art store goes...
Amarilys Henderson
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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