5 Beginner Watercolour Techniques You Must Try

Watercolour is one of the most forgiving yet expressive painting mediums. Here are five techniques every beginner should master:

1. Wet-on-Wet

Apply wet paint onto a pre-wetted surface for soft, dreamy edges — perfect for skies and backgrounds.

2. Wet-on-Dry

Apply wet paint onto dry paper for crisp, defined edges. Great for architectural details and botanical illustrations.

3. Dry Brush

Use a nearly dry brush for a textured, scratchy effect — works beautifully for grass, fur, and wood grain.

4. Glazing

Layer transparent washes once each layer is fully dry to build depth and luminosity. Patience is key!

5. Salt Texture

Sprinkle table salt onto wet paint and watch the magic happen. Each crystal absorbs pigment creating stunning snowflake-like patterns.

Pick up our Professional Watercolour Starter Kit to try all these techniques today.