STUDIO NOTES: Artist Advice & Studio Tips
with Crystal Beshara
Best Budget 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper
If "student quality" keeping you from levelling up your watercolour painting - you need to read (and watch) this ! I’m putting a budget-friendly $25 Cotton Watercolor Paper Block To truly elevate your watercolor experience, you NEED 100% cotton paper - but the cost of high-end, artist-grade rag paper blocks (like Arches or Fabriano) can range from $60 to $90, leaving many students stuck using cheap student-grade cellulose paper.
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Easy Peony in Watercolour
Paint a peony, step-by-step with only 5 colours. Easy beginner watercolor painting tutorial. Free for my YouTube members.
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Brush Care for Paint Brushes
Why Your Watercolor Brushes Are Cracking (And How to Save Them) Have you ever picked up your favorite watercolor brush only to notice the beautiful wooden handle is peeling, splitting, or completely cracked? Here is what you need to know to protect your investment and keep your bristles beautiful.
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Desert Inspiration in Morocco
Looking out at a cracked, arid earth, shaped by unrelenting winds and a scarcity of water. The desert is raw and beautiful. We take so much for granted. Some moments that will truly stay with me didn’t come from the tiles and ornately carved mosques and fine dining. They’ve come from the glimpses into a way of life among the desert nomads who choose freedom.
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Easy White Duck in Watercolour: A FREE TUTORIAL
Paint a realistic, glowing white duck using only 3 tubes of paint! In this step-by-step watercolor tutorial for beginners, we explore the magic of a limited primary palette; watching how just three specific pigments can mix a full spectrum of rich secondary tones, shadows, and textures. + GET A FREE DOWNLOAD REFERENCE IMAGE! Whether you are a complete beginner picking up a brush for the first time or an intermediate artist looking to master the look of soft, white feathers without using black or white paint, this lesson is designed for you. I walk you through my entire process from the initial linework to the final, delicate details.
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