Drawing and Painting Tutorials

This tutorial explains the process of painting a tree landscape using watercolors. You'll learn how to use the medium to render light, blend colors and add details to the final composition.

This comprehensive tutorial provides some useful tips about how to hold a watercolor brush. While the majority of artists are already accustomed to the traditional "classic grip" of holding a brush (as seen in the picture above), the tutorial goes on to explain additional techniques such as the pinch, pass the pencil, screwdriver, conductor, and sumi-e.

Adding alcohol to watercolor paintings is one of the ways artists manage to create interesting effects on their paintings. This brief tutorial explains how you can use alcohol, a q-tip, and your imagination to create unique paintings.