Kerrie Woodhouse's Blog, page 5

Is Tracing Cheating in Art?

Do you consider tracing to be cheating in art?

That’s a question I have heard a few times before. It makes me chuckle.

Cheating who exactly, I always want to say?

Let’s figure out when and if tracing might be useful to your art practice and then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tracing.

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7 Reasons to Keep a Sketchbook

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A sketchbook really is a painter’s best friend.

(Of course, it can be your best friend even if you don’t paint!)

Here are 7 excellent reasons a watercolour painter should get out their sketchbook today.

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Kitchen comforts

Have you noticed how little time it takes before everyone in the house gravitates towards the kitchen?

The kitchen is the hub. The heart of the home.

(And houses many an ideal watercolour painting subject .)

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When to Replace Your Watercolour Brushes (+ how to care for new paintbrushes)

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Is it time to replace your watercolour brushes?

It can be hard to let go of a beloved painting supply, so it is handy know what to look out for.

Here are my best tips on how to tell if your watercolour brush needs to be replaced and how to look after your new paintbrushes so that you get the most use out of them.

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How to Choose the Best Watercolour Paints for Skin Tones

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Choosing the best colours to create skin tones in your watercolour painting can seem a daunting task.

Seldom does a watercolour paint set provide a sensible colour to use as a realistic skin tone. Fair enough considering the wondrous variety of skin tones we come across in real life.

So the best bet is to feel comfortable working out how to mix ...

How to Choose the Best of Your Holiday Photos for Watercolour Painting

Capture the memories of your holiday and turn them into delightful works of art with watercolour painting. The key to success is choosing the right photo to paint.

Let me guide you through the process of selecting the best vacation photos for watercolour painting. From considering composition and lighting to analysing colour and subject matter, I want to share my tips and tricks to help you make the perfect choice for your next watercolour painting.

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How to Learn Watercolour Painting Faster

Ever started a watercolour class and found it began with loads of boring drills and practice exercises and took FOREVER to get to the fun of creating an actual painting?

Perhaps it’s time to fast track your watercolour adventure by NOT doing this.

Because yes, there is another way to learn, I believe.

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Managing Anxiety with a Trip to the Beach

A beach holiday is definitely my favourite kind of holiday.

A chance to step out of your life for a bit and watch the world go by instead of hurrying to try and keep up with it.

Days filled with time at the beach and the pool and no more complicated decision to make in each day than what to have for dinner.

Bliss.

This always gives me a bit of perspective on my life. 

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Brighten Your Sketchbook (and Your Day) with Coloured Ink

Are you looking for an easy way to brighten up your sketchbook and quite probably your day?

Let me suggest adding a little coloured ink to your drawing and painting repertoire.

Shall we dig into the hows and whys of coloured ink?

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Is Inktober a Good Challenge for Watercolour Painters?

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Inktober is an annual art challenge that anyone with a pen and a piece of paper can enjoy. And that most definitely includes watercolour painters!

There are plenty of benefits to participating for you and your watercolour paintings.

If you think Inktober might be for you, I have a few tips and suggestions about how to design your own Inktober proje...