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7 Fun Watercolour Tips for Beginners | Et Voilà Studios

7 Fun Watercolour Tips for Beginners | Et Voilà Studios

Meet Your New Creative Best Friend!

Watercolour is playful, unpredictable, and full of personality—just like the best friends are! Whether you’re just getting to know each other or you’ve been on a few creative dates already, these fun tips will help you build a lasting, colourful friendship. Get ready to mix, blend, and splash your way to artistic joy!

7 Fun Tips to Get You Wanting More...

1. Start Light, Go Bold: 

Always start with lighter washes and build up your layers. 

2. Juice, Not Soup: 

Add just enough water to activate the paint — too much, and it’s more "soup" than "juice." 

3. Practice Makes Progress:

Don’t worry about perfection. Embrace the unpredictable flow of water and pigment.

4. Keep Your Brush Clean: 

Clean brushes = vibrant colours. Dirty brushes = mud.

5. Layer It Up: 

Let each layer dry before adding another to avoid unwanted mixing. 

6. Mix It Up: 

Blend colours on a palette before applying them for beautiful, unique shades. 

7. Control the Flow: 

Wet-on-wet for dreamy blends, wet-on-dry for sharp, crisp lines. 

Ready to try out these tips?

Join one of our workshops or grab the Et Voilà Watercolours Kit to put these ideas into action!

Ready to Start Your Watercolour Journey?

Here are a few ways to begin with Et Voilà Studios:

Explore the beginner-friendly kits

Join a workshop in Sydney

Discover tutorials and creative inspiration

Follow along on Instagram

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need drawing skills to start watercolour?

Not at all. Templates and guided exercises can help you focus on painting first and build confidence gradually.

What are the best watercolour supplies for beginners?

A small curated palette, one good brush and quality paper are more than enough to begin.

How long does it take to learn watercolour?

Like any creative skill, improvement comes with practice. Even short regular painting sessions can make a big difference.

Why does my watercolour look muddy?

Usually this happens from over-mixing colours or using too much water. Understanding paint consistency (“tea to butter”) helps enormously.

Is watercolour relaxing?

Absolutely. Many people use painting as a mindful activity to slow down, disconnect from stress and reconnect with creativity.