Tools & Materials

One of the keys to quick painting is to have your supplies gathered and ready to go before you begin. Organization and cleanliness are important for a pleasant and joyful experience. The following pages include some tips for creating the perfect environment for effortless watercolor painting.

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SURFACES

In this book, the projects are painted on watercolor paper. There are other options, such as watercolor panels and stretched canvas; however, we will concentrate on using watercolor paper. Watercolor papers come in different weights, sizes, and textures. They also come in different formats, such as sketchbooks, blocks, or loose ...

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