Studio Notes Art Blog — Art Tips & Techniques

Painting Piece by Piece: Using Puzzles to Learn to See Color and Value 1
A puzzle game on my phone reminded me how essential it is to see like an artist—one piece at a time. Learn how this mindset shift, plus a tip from artist Kathy Prince, can help you see color and value more accurately in your paintings.
- Elizabeth Ragona
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Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 9 - Practice Exercises 0
Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 9 - Practice Exercises Exercise 1: Exploring Wash Techniques Goal: Understand and practice different watercolo...- Elizabeth Ragona
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Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 8 - Plein Air (Outdoor) Watercolor Painting 0
Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 8 - Plein Air (Outdoor) Watercolor Painting There’s something undeniably magical about painting outdoors—where ...- Elizabeth Ragona
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Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 7 - Caring for & Storing Watercolor Supplies and Paintings 0
Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 7 - Caring for & Storing Watercolor Supplies and Paintings Watercolor painting is as much about patience an...- Elizabeth Ragona
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Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 6 - Safety Tips for Using Watercolors 0
Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 6 - Safety Tips for Using Watercolors Watercolors are generally one of the safest painting mediums due to the...- Elizabeth Ragona
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Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 3 - Watercolor Surfaces and Preparation 0
Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 3 - Watercolor Surfaces and Preparation Selecting the right surface influences paint absorption, blending, an...- Elizabeth Ragona
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Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 5 - Pro Tips for Watercolor Painting 0
Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 5 - Pro Tips for Watercolor Painting Practical tips can improve your watercolor painting experience. By masteri...- Elizabeth Ragona
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Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 4 - Watercolor Painting Techniques 0
Mastering Watercolor Painting: Part 4 - Watercolor Painting Techniques Mastering watercolor techniques allows artists to create stunning and dive...- Elizabeth Ragona
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