Which watercolor paper is best? Watercolor paints are a beautiful medium that fills any composition with light. They’re easy to clean and require no additional toxic chemicals to use. This makes them ...

Every month Kathy Cano-Murillo, a.k.a. The Crafty Chica, dishes crafty tips and tricks in La Vida Crafty on Jackalope Ranch. This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Phoenix Fridas, a local Latina ...

You never know when you’re going to need to write something down. So it’s my opinion that a creative or organized person can never have too many notebooks. Here’s a simple project to take an ordinary ...

When I first started creating art, before I ever sold a painting, I found a lot of joy in watercoloring, a medium that can be as beautiful as it is simple. Watercolors are so fluid: Even if you’re not ...

Landscape Watercolor for Relaxation” features weekly lessons throughout April. Registration deadline is March 26.

Looking for a new creative hobby to try during lockdown, but not sure where to start? Give watercolour painting a go with this easy beginners guide, covering everything from what paints and brushes to ...

Watercolor painting has gained popularity in recent years, offering a peaceful respite for people wanting to get in touch with their creative side. The portability, sustainability and affordability of ...

Framing a watercolor painting is one of the easiest ways to turn a meaningful piece of art-whether it’s something you painted, a family project, or a child’s proud creation-into décor that brightens ...

Making any image look like a watercolor painting is quite easy to follow and will be even easier to do alone after going through it a few times. Whenever you are working in Photoshop, try to observe ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. An adoration and appreciation of watercolour is less common ...