7 Fun Tips to Get You Started

Let me introduce you to watercolour, your new best friend!

Watercolour is playful, unpredictable, and full of personality—just like the best friends are! Whether you’re just getting to know each other or you’ve been on a few creative dates already, these fun tips will help you build a lasting, colourful friendship. Get ready to mix, blend, and splash your way to artistic joy!

7 Fun Tips to Get You Wanting More...

• Start Light, Go Bold: Always start with lighter washes and build up your layers.
• Juice, Not Soup: Add just enough water to activate the paint — too much, and it’s more "soup" than "juice."
• Practice Makes Progress: Don’t worry about perfection. Embrace the unpredictable flow of water and pigment.
• Keep Your Brush Clean: Clean brushes = vibrant colours. Dirty brushes = mud.
• Layer It Up: Let each layer dry before adding another to avoid unwanted mixing.
• Mix It Up: Blend colours on a palette before applying them for beautiful, unique shades.
• Control the Flow: Wet-on-wet for dreamy blends, wet-on-dry for sharp, crisp lines.

Ready to try out these tips? Join one of our workshops or grab the Et Voilà Watercolours Kit to put these ideas into action!