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Miranda Balogh | Watercolor Art 🎨

I love teaching artists how to paint confidently with watercolours so you can make beautiful art that you're proud of. Sign up for my weekly newsletter where I send you fun step-by-step tutorials, helpful art advice, and positive encouragement so you can reconnect with art and express yourself through creativity. So hit subscribe to accelerate your artistic journey with me. It's time to paint and play!

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What are watercolour pencils and how to actually use them

Hey there, Reader! I'm sure you're familiar with watercolour paints that come in pans and tubes. And maybe you've experimented with liquid watercolours, too. But did you know that you can also paint with watercolour pencils? I enjoy working with water-soluble pencils because you can paint and draw with them. That means these pencils are very versatile. For instance, you can use them with water to create a painting. You can apply them as a dry medium so that they mimic coloured pencils. Or you...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey there, Reader! These days, our lives are busier than ever. It often seems difficult to make time for art because you have too many things to do. You have responsibilities to deal with. Your to do list never seems to end. And when you do have a bit of free time, you feel too exhausted to do anything fun. It's so frustrating! So how exactly do you find time to make art? Well, start by asking yourself this: "Is art important to me?" If art is important to you, you'll find time to enjoy it....

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey there, Reader! Do you love reading? I do! When I'm not creating art, I'm often reading a good book because it's one of my favourite hobbies. So I had an idea. What if I combined my love for art and reading into one project? Thus the concept for my newest watercolour tutorial was born. This week, I'm teaching you a simple step-by-step process that'll help you create your very own watercolour bookmarks! In my newest YouTube video titled Easy watercolour bookmarks for beginners: Watercolour...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey there, Reader! Let me share a quick story with you... When I first started painting with watercolours, I bought an affordable set of paints. There were 24 stunning colours, and I felt so excited because the palette seemed perfect for a beginner like me! Or so I thought... To my dismay, I realized that instead of having 24 stunning pigments to paint with, I actually had 24 chalky and opaque pigments to struggle with! The pigments were difficult to work with because they didn't layer very...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Hey there, Reader! Did you know that the ability to draw and sketch is the foundation of all artistic expertise? It's true! Without developing this basic skill, it becomes harder for you to progress in your art journey. This is true no matter which artistic medium you work with. That being said, you don't need to become an expert at drawing to be an artist. That's a relief, right?! In fact, learning the basics of form and shape, light and shadow, and shading gives you a strong foundation upon...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Hey there, Reader! It's here! It's finally here! After several weeks of hard work, I'm delighted to announce that my art channel on YouTube has been revamped and revived. Hurray! To celebrate, I'm excited to share with you a brand new video tutorial titled Easy watercolour galaxy for beginners 🎨 Paint with me. This step-by-step watercolour tutorial is perfect for beginners and hobbyists. In it, you learn: How to paint a dreamy, celestial watercolour galaxy and a pine tree forest How to blend...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Hey there, Reader! In case someone hasn't told you, I want to let you know that it's okay to be overwhelmed with watercolours. I get it because I was once in your shoes. I know watercolour painting can be hard to learn, especially as a beginner. You often feel: Confused as you try to piece together bits of disorganized information from Google, YouTube, and social media. Overwhelmed because you don't have a solid plan to help you improve your watercolour skills. You feel stressed out....

5 months ago • 2 min read

Hey there, Reader! The moment has arrived! As a fellow watercolour enthusiast and creator, I'm thrilled to share with you an exclusive Black Friday offer that’ll level up your watercolour artistry to unprecedented heights. In collaboration with the art education platform Foxsy, I'm offering you a golden opportunity to join the Foxsy Watercolor Academy for an entire year at 50% off the regular price! This special promotion is my way of celebrating our shared passion for watercolours during the...

5 months ago • 2 min read

Hey there, Reader! Truth be told, I've been in a creative rut for a while. And unfortunately, I've been struggling to overcome art block. For that reason, I haven't shared any new artwork, tutorials, or content these past two to three months. But the truth is that I've recently started creating art again. In fact, I've created lots of it! I just haven't shared any of this new art online or on social media. "So why haven't you been sharing your new art?" you might be wondering. Well, the...

6 months ago • 2 min read

Hey there, Reader! My students, as well as artists from our art community, often ask me, “What supplies do I need for watercolour painting?” The truth is that there's no one size fits all answer. In my opinion, how you choose to invest in your art supplies is a personal choice because it depends on your goals, intentions, and budget. But most importantly, you don't want to waste time and money buying art supplies that perform badly or fall apart shortly after you buy them. You want to make...

7 months ago • 1 min read
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