{"id":225674,"date":"2023-09-11T00:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T06:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/?p=225674"},"modified":"2023-09-11T09:47:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T15:47:28","slug":"watercolor-painting-faq-brushes-paints-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/art-mediums\/watercolor-painting-faq-brushes-paints-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Watercolor Painting FAQ: Brushes, Paints and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-a-stellar-watercolor-painting-every-time-with-these-tips\">Get a Stellar Watercolor Painting Every Time With These Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain aspects of painting that are true essentials: Basic elements such as perspective, value, shape, color and texture, for example. Add to this the principles of design, elements for specifically painting landscapes or portraits, and then top it off with the ins and outs of using one of the most popular mediums, and you have a recipe for watercolor painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-235890\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3Halfs_andaQuarter_13x19.jpg\" alt=\"Fruit and Artichoke Half by Laurin McCracken, watercolor painting.\" class=\"wp-image-235890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3Halfs_andaQuarter_13x19.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3Halfs_andaQuarter_13x19-247x172.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fruit and Artichoke Half by Laurin McCracken, watercolor painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.northlightshop.com\/50-watercolor-essential-techniques?utm_source=artistsnetwork.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=arn-cdh-bl-160614-WatercolorEssentials\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/watercolor-painting-061416-Laurin-McCracken.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor painting advice | Laurin McCracken, ArtistsNetwork.com\" class=\"wp-image-225675\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/watercolor-painting-061416-Laurin-McCracken.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/watercolor-painting-061416-Laurin-McCracken-247x183.jpg 247w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/watercolor-painting-061416-Laurin-McCracken-510x377.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heritage (watercolor on paper, 20&#215;27) by Laurin McCracken. Article contributions from Cherie Haas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to get started is to get the right information straight from the experts. Laurin McCracken, a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, is just such an expert. He recently shared&nbsp;the answers to the most common watercolor painting questions he gets from students and collectors alike regarding the materials he uses. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Courtney<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-miss-the-opportunity-to-work-and-learn-with-laurin-mccracken-himself-his-art-fest-workshop-the-art-of-the-still-life-painting-silver-crystal-in-watercolor-realism-is-filling-up-fast\">Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to work and learn with Laurin McCracken himself! His Art Fest workshop\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makerfestivals.com\/Mesa\/session\/1690969\/the-art-of-the-still-life-painting-silver-crystal-in-watercolor-realism-two-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Art of the Still Life: Painting Silver &amp; Crystal in Watercolor Realism<\/a>\u2014is filling up fast!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#8dd2fc70;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full portrait-image-75w is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ArtFestNL_ExtendedDeadline.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1322911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ArtFestNL_ExtendedDeadline.png 600w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ArtFestNL_ExtendedDeadline-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ArtFestNL_ExtendedDeadline-250x167.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-watercolor-faqs-with-laurin-mccracken\"><b>Watercolor FAQs with Laurin McCracken<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paint-brushes\"><b>Paint brushes<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I first started painting, I assumed my biggest expense would be paint. In truth, my biggest expense has turned out to be brushes. Painting fine details the way I do quickly wears down the points of the brushes, and having fine points is the key to creating fine details. After a brush starts to wear, I move it to my plein air painting kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use kolinsky and synthetic kolinsky sable round brushes. I have sizes 10 and 12 for background washes, but the brushes I use most often for painting my detailed silver still-life objects are sizes 0 to 6. Of those, the ones I turn to most frequently are Nos. 3 and 4. I also have some flat brushes that I use on large background areas and a range of synthetic brushes for lifting and creating special effects such as marble and wood grain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"title\">Escoda Signature Series Artist Watercolor Brush Set, Laurin McCracken <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This set of 3 fine artist paint brushes was selected by the artist, Laurin McCracken and include Versatil Round synthetic kolinsky watercolor brushes in size 4, 6, 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Great for <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watercolor and acrylic painters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Escoda-8620-01-Laurin-Mccracken-Signature\/dp\/B08DKYV38K?keywords=escoda+kolinsky+watercolor+brushes&amp;qid=1694093275&amp;sprefix=Escoda+kolinsky%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-9&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=artists-peak-20&amp;linkId=8f8e0588337acf71a1541bb138e4a5b2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B08DKYV38K&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=artists-peak-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/a><\/center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=artists-peak-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B08DKYV38K\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\">\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/483am9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-watercolor-paper\"><b>Watercolor Paper<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve found Fabriano\u2019s Artistico 300 lb. Soft Press, which&nbsp;is ideal for my still-life paintings. While it\u2019s very much like a hot-pressed paper, it\u2019s still soft enough to absorb the paint and therefore can react to the two-brush technique the way I want it to. From time to time, I use hot-pressed paper if I want really sharp hard edges, such as when I\u2019m painting cut crystal. I use 300-lb. paper exclusively. I hate to waste time stretching paper, and I like the stability of the thicker paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"title\">Fabriano Artistico 300 lb. Soft Press 10-Pack 22&#215;30<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fabriano Artistico Watercolor paper Extra White is a new soft press paper with deckle edges. It is 22 x 30 640 gsm and has a unique Italian texture. It is made of 100% cotton, acid free, chlorine free, and suitable for wet media and printing. It is a hybrid of hot-press and cold-press, based on artists&#8217; feedback.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fabriano-Artistico-Press-10-Pack-22x30\/dp\/B0049UZC78?crid=1JM1EMJODLY6R&amp;keywords=Fabriano%E2%80%99s+Artistico+300+lb+soft+press&amp;qid=1694093937&amp;sprefix=fabriano+s+artistico+300+lb+soft+press%2Caps%2C121&amp;sr=8-1&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=artists-peak-20&amp;linkId=386d93e27a7c73edfacaee295e41c2d3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B0049UZC78&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=artists-peak-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/a><\/center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=artists-peak-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0049UZC78\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\">\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4622q6Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-blacks\"><b>Blacks<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly, I get more emails asking me about the rich blacks in my paintings than I do about any other subject. I don\u2019t use lamp black or India ink; I mix my own blacks. Using Daniel Smith watercolors, I&nbsp;start with Prussian blue and then add alizarin crimson and the deepest violet or magenta I can find. I mix a lot of this black at a time and store it in baby food jars. When I go to use this black in a painting, I may mix in some yellows or earth tones such as burnt sienna, depending on how opaque I want the mixture or how warm or cool I want it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"title\">DANIEL SMITH Prussian Blue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DANIEL-SMITH-284610082-Watercolors-Prussian\/dp\/B0146XVTAG?crid=1P9WCUN9HNGP&amp;keywords=daniel%2Bsmith%2Bprussian%2Bblue&amp;qid=1694094375&amp;sprefix=daniel%2Bsmith%2Bpruss%2Caps%2C145&amp;sr=8-2&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=artists-peak-20&amp;linkId=d4fd2699ba6f760623ef078adcee57ae&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B0146XVTAG&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=artists-peak-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/a><\/center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=artists-peak-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0146XVTAG\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; 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