With their delicate textures and soft colors, there’s no doubt about why watercolors are the most popular painting medium.

But as any artist will tell you, getting started with painting isn’t as simple as buying the right kit – there are techniques to practice, mistakes to make, and skills to perfect. In The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Watercolours, we’ll delve into everything you need to know to get started with painting in watercolor, from the different types of paint out there and what brushes to add to your arsenal, to how to create unique blending effects and capture accurate texture.

As the old adage goes, practice makes perfect – so get painting!