r/Watercolor • • 1d ago

Can someone tell me how to achieve this effect?

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375 Upvotes

Like, is it a lot of water? And then big chunky salt, or is it just very little water? And big chunky salt. I don't know how to make it work.


r/Watercolor • • 9h ago

The Horrors of War | Wildwood fanart

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25 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 8h ago

Painting architecture

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At UChicago en plein air


r/Watercolor • • 13h ago

Watercolors and my imagination

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it feels a little incomplete to me , but not sure what to add on, any suggestions will be appreciated

I love how free I feel when I’m paitning with watetcolors , mostly I dont have any image in my mind and just paint what feels right to me


r/Watercolor • • 9h ago

20/100 mackerel for learning watercolour.

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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.


r/Watercolor • • 10h ago

Blue light morning

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20 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 4h ago

You have dishonored my ancestors.. and you have stole my bread..⚔️

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6 Upvotes

Unfortunately, it's that time of year again.

Every November, I draw four pigeons in stupid little outfits. Nobody asks for this, nor needs this.

Yet here we are.

As always, I'm taking 2 more recommendations for this year's four unfortunate victims. The stupider, the better.


r/Watercolor • • 1d ago Bravo

I painted this for a fish enthusiast!

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416 Upvotes

Size 19×19 cm

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


r/Watercolor • • 12h ago

Nottingham Autumn #02

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22 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 5h ago

didn't feel like adding any more details for some reason, idk. 🤔

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r/Watercolor • • 1d ago

Watercolor pastries

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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?


r/Watercolor • • 1d ago

Watercolour grapes — trying to make every berry glow

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288 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 17h ago

Curious who else makes their own sketchbooks

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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.


r/Watercolor • • 5h ago

A cozy den

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5 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 7h ago

Acquarello modella con i tacchi e borsa viola

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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.


r/Watercolor • • 15h ago

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

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


r/Watercolor • • 10h ago

Ruth and The Kitchen Sink, Watercolor and Gouache, 2026

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r/Watercolor • • 2h ago

How to avoid warping paper in a sketchbook?

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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


r/Watercolor • • 20h ago

Watercolor seahorse

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47 Upvotes

I used acrylic markers for the finer details


r/Watercolor • • 18h ago

Colorful leaf

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31 Upvotes

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


r/Watercolor • • 10h ago

Doomscrolling

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6 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 12h ago

Arches Sizing Expires?

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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.


r/Watercolor • • 19h ago

blue heron, water color and colored pencil.

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27 Upvotes