If you have just started painting with watercolour paints you probably have lots of questions.

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If you have just started painting with watercolour paints you probably have lots of questions.

And even if you have been painting for a while you may have the same question pop up in your head every time you paint.

So I thought I would put together a short course featuring some of the 'frequently asked questions' along with any videos, pictures or documents to help you out.

ABSOLUTEBEGINNER ?

It can be baffling when you start something new and you are wading your way through different products at different prices. What do you really need and what can wait.

YOU GET THE SAME PROBLEM COME UP TIME AND AGAIN ?

You're happily working you way along and then something really strange happens or you trip over the same old stumbling block.. Perhaps you can't get a colour dark enough or you put it in the wrong place and want to take it off. It can be frustrating.

A lot of of the problems can only be overcome with experience and practice. However from my years of teaching on painting holidays, online and with my events 'ASKNicola' I have gathered the one that come up the most.

So here I am to answer them and offer some good basic advice.

Enjoy your painting, love Nicola.

• Everyone who is starting with watercolour paints.
• Also for those who have been painting but get repeat problems.

Course content

• Introduction
  • Where to find your downloads, ask questions etc
  • A collection of PDF documents about all sort of painterly things.
• Most frequently asked questions about materials and equipment.
  • Nicola how do I get the paint from the box onto the paper?
  • Nicola watercolour paint come in tubes, pans and stick, which should I use?
  • Nicola what is the difference between all the different papers available
  • Nicola what sort of brushes should I use.
  • How do you hold your brush - it could make a difference.
  • Nicola how much water should I use when working with a paintbox.
• Most frequently asked questions about 'techniques.'
  • Nicola can you explain how to do shadows?
  • Lifting off paint and adding more - you can still change your mind
  • Nicola can I soften a hard paint edge ? -part one.
  • Nicola can I soften a hard paint edge ? - part two?
  • Nicola what does the term 'colour values' mean?
  • Nicola is there an exercise I can do to fully understand 'colour values?'
  • BONUS LECTURE - MORE special stuff JUST for you.