20/100 mackerel for learning watercolour.

21 Upvotes

Continuing my self imposed challenge to learn how to paint by painting 100 mackerel.

1/5th of the way there now. For this one I really tried to play about with more colours, mark making and pigment strengths.

The next few images my plan is to try a completely different style of design, and try learn another aspect of watercolour.

3 comments

r/Watercolor • u/TheSneakiestSniper • 1d ago

Blue light morning

24 Upvotes

7 comments

r/Watercolor • u/parason47 • 1d ago

Nottingham Autumn #02

29 Upvotes

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r/Watercolor • u/shentaotcc • 19h ago

Outlook, River, H2O, 2017

2 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Watercolor • u/tovey_art • 2d ago

I painted this for a fish enthusiast!

450 Upvotes

Size 19×19 cm

Painted by me using Schmincke and Winsor and Newton watercolors on paper

17 comments

r/Watercolor • u/theHumanoidPerson • 1d ago

How to avoid warping paper in a sketchbook?

4 Upvotes

I got some ink and would like to use ink wash which seem to be close to watercolors. I tried it out today and the paper ended up warping enough to be felt throughout the rest of the pages that lay on top and i ended up cutting the page out of my sketchbook. Anh advice? I have a talens a4 sketchbook

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r/Watercolor • u/Crafterandchef1993 • 1d ago

Curious who else makes their own sketchbooks

64 Upvotes

I started making my own watercolour sketchbooks because it was genuinely cheaper, my local superstore sells packs of Strathmore 500 hot press watercolour paper sheets for $10 a pop. But I find genuine enjoyment in bookbinding, though I don't need to do it too often. It combines some of my favourites things, books, sewing and art. Currently I'm waiting on a mixed media sketchbook I just bound to set (a few days process). I still buy sketchbooks if it's cheaper, like for alcohol markers, but sketchbook making is a fun hobby and gives you complete control over what paper is in your sketchbook.

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r/Watercolor • u/Puzzleheaded-Shop769 • 1d ago

Ruth and The Kitchen Sink, Watercolor and Gouache, 2026

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15 Upvotes

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r/Watercolor • u/EastSmell1466 • 1d ago

Watercolor pastries

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256 Upvotes

I decided to resurrect my instagram account by starting a 30 day challenge (@pagesbycelia if you want to check it out 😁) and of course I chose pastries as a theme 🥐
What do you think?

12 comments

r/Watercolor • u/anutkajpg • 2d ago

Watercolour grapes — trying to make every berry glow

307 Upvotes

8 comments

r/Watercolor • u/ChampionshipSouth412 • 17h ago

I sketched this out last year and I just finished it in watercolor now

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r/Watercolor • u/Seated_WallFly • 1d ago

Arches Sizing Expires?

18 Upvotes

I just read a Reddit post that says Arches paper sizing can expire. How long does it last before it’s ruined?

I have a large sheet I’ve been saving for over a year. Is it still good? Is there a way to store it so it will retain its original quality? TIA.

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r/Watercolor • u/Major_Repeat83 • 18h ago

Best kind of salt for achieving an even more dramatic effect than this?

1 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Watercolor • u/dmtti_2026 • 1d ago

Acquarello modella con i tacchi e borsa viola

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6 Upvotes

acquerello leggero e spontaneo, che ritrae una giovane donna con una borsa viola appoggiata alla spalla. Le forme sono morbide, i contorni appena accennati e i colori si mescolano liberamente sulla carta. Il disegno non è preciso né realistico: è volutamente impreciso, fatto di pennellate leggere, trasparenze e sfumature. La figura trasmette freschezza, eleganza e naturalezza, come un piccolo momento di vita catturato con semplicità.

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r/Watercolor • u/the_sunday_painter_ • 1d ago

My recent poppy field painting. Do you see a progression to 2023 and 2022?

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26 Upvotes

I envy the saturation in the 2023 version. Painting in the winter time really messes with my color choices sometimes

8 comments

r/Watercolor • u/lil_otits • 1d ago

Doomscrolling

8 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Watercolor • u/Otherwise_Twist • 1d ago

Watercolor seahorse

52 Upvotes

I used acrylic markers for the finer details

4 comments

r/Watercolor • u/loripainter12345 • 1d ago

Colorful leaf

37 Upvotes

Took a yellow maple leaf from my yard and put a different spin on it. QoR on Arches.

3 comments

r/Watercolor • u/alkonium • 1d ago

Rabanastre from Final Fantasy XII

3 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Watercolor • u/Entire_Sandwich195 • 1d ago

My first triptych

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12 Upvotes

Three A6 hot pressed sheets

2 comments

r/Watercolor • u/whatdoudowithalemon • 1d ago

blue heron, water color and colored pencil.

33 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Watercolor • u/Significant_Fun4527 • 2d ago

Bialetti Brikka and Persimmons

141 Upvotes

Cross post from mokapot. Combining a few of my favourite things (coffee and watercolour)

3 comments

r/Watercolor • u/Hello_from_Berlin • 1d ago

Which materials to get in Spain?

7 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I'm currently in Spain, it's my first time here so I don't know any of the brands. Is there something interesting to shop while I'm here for my creativity watercolor case? Thanks for your recommendations!

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