Kerrie Woodhouse's Blog

Stop Chasing New Subjects: How Watercolour Repetition Creates Better Artists

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A watercolour painter needs to keep trying new subjects in order to improve, right? Because a good artist is a versatile one. And not a bored one.

Is that really the case? 🤔

I don't think so. There's actually a way to improve your watercolour skills and feel more confident that's much gentler than constantly chasing n...

Why Watercolour Painting Isn't Always Relaxing (And What to Do About It)

If you've ever wondered why your 'relaxing' art hobby doesn't always feel relaxing, this article is for you!

Maybe you picked up watercolour painting expecting those peaceful, meditative moments everyone talks about, but sometimes you sit down to paint and walk away feeling more frustrated than when you started. Or maybe you even abandon your painting altogether like I did with this little flower journal I had started.

Let’s explore why this happens and how to find the kind of creative calm ...

Watercolour Confidence: Simple Tips to Fill Your Sketchbook Without Fear

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Have you ever abandoned a creative project because it didn't seem to be turning out exactly as you might have hoped?

I recently discovered a very old project of mine that looked like it could have been a lot of fun, but I'm guessing my fears, doubts, and a little bit of perfectionism got in the way and made me give u...

Your Unfinished Creative Projects Aren't Failures (Here's What They Actually Mean)

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Have you ever enrolled in a course you didn't finish?

Started a creative project only to abandon it midway through?

If you're nodding along, you're in good company. As creatives, we've all been there, and honestly, it would be odd if we hadn't. But there's something important that we need to remember: unfinished does...

My Most Useful Watercolour Mindset (After 12+ Years of Painting)

Have you ever found yourself wondering what loose watercolour painting actually means?

I can promise you you're not the only one. After a good many years of watercolour, I want to share the two tips that I found to be the most helpful in allowing me to embrace this forgiving and fun approach to watercolour.

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Permission-Free Art: How to Start Creating Without Following Made-Up Rules

There are no art police.

Let me say that again: there are no art police. Yet somehow, it feels like they're watching, doesn't it? Those nagging voices in our heads, the guilt, the endless "shoulds" that sneak in and steal the joy from creating.

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Is the Dagger Brush the Best Watercolour Brush for Beginners? (Honest Review)

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Is the dagger the brush all watercolour painters should be using, or is my old favourite still the best all-rounder?

I recently heard someone suggesting that the dagger should be the brush recommended to all beginners because it does so many things. This made me dig out my daggers and have a proper play with them to ...

How to Loosen Up Your Watercolour Painting: 3 Super Practical Tips

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If you love that fresh, spontaneous look in watercolor but find yourself getting caught up in tight, controlled painting, you're not alone.

Today I'm sharing three super practical tips that you can try immediately to help you loosen up your painting and make the whole process much more enjoyable.

And if you were wishi...

Too Scared to Sketch? The Pareidolia Method for Anxious Watercolour Painters

Does that blank page stare back at you like an intimidating white void? Do you find yourself procrastinating on sketching because you're worried about making the "wrong" mark? If you're nodding along, you're definitely not alone.

So let’s see what we can do about that right now.

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Build Watercolour Confidence: One Brush, One Subject Exercise

This is not just a fun way to fill a page with watercolour. It's also a great way to know what your brushes can do.

If you've ever felt clumsy with a new brush or struggled to feel confident in your watercolour paintings, I have the perfect exercise for you. This simple challenge is going to make you feel so much more confident in your next watercolour painting, and honestly, it's more fun than you might expect.

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