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Why watercolour artists need to learn how to draw
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Hey there, Reader! Over the years, I've noticed a common problem with watercolour artists: They don't know how to draw. Personally, I believe all watercolourists should develop fundamental drawing skills because those skills are transferable across all art mediums. So let me share with you a simple but powerful story to illustrate what happens when watercolourists don't have any drawing skills... You dive into watercolour painting with great excitement and BIG dreams. But as you progress in your watercolour journey, you run into a stumbling block. In your mind, you visualize beautiful watercolour paintings that are vibrant and expressive. But the problem is that you have no idea how to translate those paintings onto paper. Essentially, you get stuck when painting the subject matter. The values look too similar. The proportions are off. And the composition is unbalanced because you lack these basic skillsets. Can you relate? If so, don’t worry, my friend. I'm here to help you solve this problem! That's why I'd like to share with you a new blog post I've written titled Why Watercolour Artists Need to Learn How to Draw (7 Reasons).​ Specifically, this article teaches you about:
Technically speaking, you don’t need to know how to draw in order to paint with watercolours. However... ...my intention is to help you understand how learning to draw (even if you only learn the basics) gives you a MASSIVE advantage when it comes to painting with watercolours. So by the time you’re done reading, you’ll walk away feeling empowered because you’ll know how to take your first steps towards improving your drawing skills and, by proxy, your watercolour paintings! Talk to you again soon, Your art instructor, Miranda P.S. Check out this brand new blog post to discover why learning how to draw helps watercolour artists improve their paintings!​ ​ |
​Miranda Balogh | Watercolor Art 🎨
I teach artists how to paint confidently with watercolours so you can make beautiful art that you're proud of. Sign up for my weekly newsletter where I send you fun step-by-step tutorials, helpful art advice, and positive encouragement so you can reconnect with art and express yourself through creativity. So hit subscribe to accelerate your artistic journey with me. It's time to paint and play!
Hey there, Reader! I love drawing and sketching because I believe both activities having amazing benefits in many areas of our lives. For instance, drawing and sketching are wonderful avenues for artistic and authentic self-expression. In addition, taking time to create drawings is an excellent way to connect with your inner child. And don't forget that drawing and sketching are both relaxing activities that help us calm our minds. For these reasons, I believe every artist should spend some...
Hey there, Reader! It's here! It's finally here! For a long time, I've been planning to branch out more into creating drawing and sketching content for our amazing art community. And now that day has finally arrived! That's why I'm proud to share with you the ultimate guide to drawing for beginners! You see, beginners often believe that learning how to draw is difficult. Confusing. Or perhaps even stressful. But it doesn't have to be that way. All you need are a few basic art supplies and a...
Hey there, Reader! At this time of year, many people around the world are celebrating various festivities and traditions. It's the holiday season which means many of us will have some time off from work and school. So if you're going to have more time to yourself, you'll probably have more free time to relax and make art. For this reason, I'd like to share with you a freebie I created titled 100 Drawing Prompts to Overcome Art Block. Speaking from experience, I know it can be hard to overcome...