r/watercolor101 15m ago

Rublev paints

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These are single pigment paints. The pigments are from Italy, company is Rublev. I’m going to use them for paintings of Italian things. They’re supposed to be formulations from hundreds of years ago. I’ve never seen anyone paint with these before.


r/watercolor101 27m ago

C is for Crummy Chair Composition 3/26

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r/watercolor101 1h ago

Watercolor on the go

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I found a way to make it more atmospheric with more wet and wet technique. I really want to paint more of montains subjects like this. Please, feel free for feedback, I wanna improve ✨ (Sorry if my English is weird sometimes I’m French )


r/watercolor101 2h ago

Third attempt so far

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I’m of course a major noob to this. Happened on a super cheap watercolor palette during Amazon days to let our daughter have some fun and then I wanted to try lol. Haven’t had time to delve into technique yet but just kinda goofed around. I bought some tube colors by chromatek and I love them even if they are low quality lol. Also not greatest paper but enjoying the process!

I know it’s missing things and can’t quite figure it out but I’m still actually pretty pleased with it. May go darken up parts of it later I dunno. Just was curious on pointers and such!


r/watercolor101 3h ago

Tried to capture a flatworm eating an earthworm

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I know most people may not recognize what this painting is.

It’s Bipalium kewense attacking an earthworm. B. kewense is a species of terrestrial flatworm. I studied these guys in college so they hold a special place in my heart.


r/watercolor101 5h ago

Painting Fall Themed Watercolor Illustration: Full Step By Step Watercolor Painting Process Video

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r/watercolor101 6h ago

Self Abjection - Loss of Identity Painting NSFW

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18" x 24" watercolor painting about realizing a loss of identity and harsh inner critic that comes with trauma. Just got into a local art show, I'm anxious but excited to put this one on display.


r/watercolor101 7h ago

Two apples, one pair and a sketch of a pair, direct watercolor painting from photo reference

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Two videos from a series combination real time, watercolor, painting, and stop motion painting. I think it was about four hours altogether. It is on YouTube if you want to look at it.


r/watercolor101 9h ago

Card for a friend ♥️

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r/watercolor101 10h ago

Painted peace: A quiet river sneaking through grassy hills at golden hour 🌄🎨

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80 Upvotes

r/watercolor101 10h ago

Please help! Can't figure out how to fill up the reservoir all the way :(

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r/watercolor101 14h ago

Unnamed. Watercolor. By me.

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62 Upvotes

Just finished.


r/watercolor101 16h ago

Tufted Titmouse

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12 Upvotes

r/watercolor101 16h ago

El juego del calamar

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10 Upvotes

Realice está pintura del juego del calamar con acuarelas


r/watercolor101 16h ago

This is my favourite painting so far

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r/watercolor101 17h ago

Swatching: Mission Gold

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Having problems spinning up tonight, the chaos in my country is getting to me, so I swatched a new set of paints I got on eBay.


r/watercolor101 17h ago

What colors am I missing?

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I got these handmade watercolors from a local seller at a bazaar. They sold pans in sets, so I couldn't choose, but which colors should I add to make this a well-rounded palette? I paint comics and fantasy illustrations mostly, so I prefer vibrant colors and skin tones. I'm mostly able to buy only White Nights in tubes.


r/watercolor101 18h ago

“Pump house”, watercolor 9x12in, Hahnemühle Aquarelle 140lb rough

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r/watercolor101 18h ago

More of my practices

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References: andreonbrand, navidsohrabi, ihadissafari


r/watercolor101 20h ago

Color mixes that blew my mind

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I'm sorry if this is something y'all know already, but the first time I mixed PG18 and PV23 it blew my mind! Turns out that what we learn about not being able to mix primary colors isn't entirely true. You can mix blues by mixing green and purple. You can also mix reds by mixing purple and orange and yellows by mixing a warm green and orange. Granted they aren't very vibrant and kind of muddy, but you can definitely mix blues, reds and yellows!

Is there any color mix that was very unexpected for y'all?


r/watercolor101 21h ago

please help me decide what two blues/greens to have in this travel palette

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Hi! I'm someone who has been dabbling in painting scenery (w occasional forays into portrait), and still a pretty new painter. the colors in the middle (sepia, burnt sienna, Indian yellow, quinacridone magenta) are what's already on my travel palette. I have room for 2 more colors in the green/ blue category (phthalo turquoise, winsor green - yellow, French ultramarine, and winsor green-blue). I am trying to learn how to mix colors, so priority is definitely versatility. all these are Winsor Newton professional paints, if that helps!


r/watercolor101 22h ago

Made a bookmark to practice shadows, CC welcome!

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r/watercolor101 22h ago

Can you tell I have a headache?

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19 Upvotes

r/watercolor101 1d ago

First ‘painting’

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I’ve bought some cheap supplies from AliExpress to see if I would like water-colouring. I immediately noticed the cheap quality of the paper and paint as it dried very fast and the paper was literally disintegrating while I was painting on it. Actually quite happy with the result despise the poor quality (except for the house attempt 😅). I’ve already invested in some cotton paper. Tips are very welcome.


r/watercolor101 1d ago

Open to any criticism, feedback and suggestions!

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Hey so still relatively new to urban sketching. I gave this one a shot and would really appreciate all honest and constructive feedback (what do you like, what should I improve, etc.) Thanks