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Apr92025Apr 18 2025

11 Tips on how to kip a (watercolor)brush for more than 10 years and maybe a lifetime

I prefer my brushes to be in top-notch condition since I often focus on intricate details, and having a fine point is crucial. When using watercolor brushes, it’s vital to eliminate any excess water, dry the ferrules and handles, reshape the brush heads, and let them rest with the bristles pointing sideways to dry. If… Read More

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Oct12024

Underpaintings. What I learn From The Use of Complementary Colors in Renaissance Painting

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Underpainting: The Use of Complementary Colors in Renaissance Painting The Renaissance period marked a significant evolution in the world of art, characterized by a renewed interest in classical philosophy, literature, and aesthetics. Among the many techniques that emerged during this time, the use of underpainting of complementary colors played a crucial role in creating depth… Read More

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May242021

5 Tips on how to choose a good reference photo for watercolor painting

  How to choose or take a good reference photo Hello everybody! I am really happy that I am finding some time to post some blogs again. ( I took this material from my “Beautiful Faces” course so it was quick to do.) When we look for a good photo we often fall for the photos with… Read More

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Feb262021May 1 2021

7 great reasons to paint with Gouache.

  Gouache and watercolors are like sisters and brothers. In a way, you can say that gouache is like the strong brother and watercolor is the intelligent pretty sister.  While gouache is up for some action,  watercolor wants to flirt in the old fashion way. Although they are both water-based, after you have had a… Read More

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Jan162021Jan 16 2021

Painting landscape – Create you coffee painting

You can use your favourite coffee to create beautiful art work Happy New Year everyone! This week I have been painting with coffee to prepare for my students´ home assignments. I work in a culture school in Norway teaching kids and teenagers art. And, like a lot of the places in the world we are… Read More

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Jun232019Jan 16 2021

How watercolor artists can avoid the invisible trap.

Achieving the perfect setup for watercolor painting. Today I am reposting my most popular post ever, about how to make your painting experience as comfortable and natural as possible. I love teaching and blogging and I truly believe that art is for everybody. I am all about the importance of practicing creativity as a healthy lifestyle. So today… Read More

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Mar62018Sep 27 2018

How to paint an abstract painting

Paint an abstract painting in watercolor using only cool colors. If I want to paint but I don’t have a subject, I will just put the brush on to the paper and do shapes, and maybe use a different technique to make it interesting. I know not everybody is like me, but give it a… Read More

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Dec132017Dec 14 2017

BENEFITS OF MIND DUMPING TO STAY CREATIVE IN ART

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How to stay creative BENEFITS OF MIND DUMPING  Hello Everybody! how are you? Hope your week is going well so far! Mind dumping will clear your mind, capture your thoughts and your ideas. The best thing is that it can make room for creativity and art and helps you relax. If you read the first… Read More

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Nov112017Jan 7 2018

Watercolor painted flowers using only water soluble pens and pencils

WATERCOLOR PENCILS and water soluble pens. how to watercolor

  ❤Hello! creative friends!  I hope you are doing well! Last weekend I was working with some water soluble pens and pencils and it made me think of things that I should share with you. I love these pens and pencils for so many reasons. Firstly, they are so versatile when used together with ordinary watercolors. There… Read More

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Mar142017Mar 27 2017

Watercolor painting- using masking fluid from Sennelier

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    HI there! How are you? In today’s post, I would like to show you something fun to paint. I have created a tutorial on how to use masking fluid and there are some beginner tips too. So if you are not used to masking fluid try it out and have some fun. Playing… Read More

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Nov222016Jan 16 2021

Coffee painting tutorial

    Hello, everyone! Here is a coffee painting tutorial. I am super excited to share this post today. I’m sure you have once, by accident, put your brush into your coffee. Well, that was my reminder to go ahead and do a coffee painting. Some days ago, I finally painted with coffee. I tried… Read More

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Nov142016Feb 4 2017

5 secrets to improve your drawings

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  Easy ways to work yourself up to the next level of you drawing. In 5 small steps, you can improve your drawing skills. Hi! Happy Sunday to everybody! When you draw you do not have a lot of tools, you have your pencil eraser and some paper, you also have your hand, your heart,… Read More

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Oct12016Oct 1 2016

5 tips on how get the most out of your paintings using earth colors

5 ways to paint using Earth colours

Egg tempera Earth pigments and how to use them This weekend I will go outside and see the beautiful fall colors and I’ll be sharing an easy way to create harmony by using earth colors. Earth colors are or used to be pigments derived from rocks, soil and  clay, but they can be dried and ground to pigments… Read More

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Jun82016Jul 24 2019

How to set up the table for watercolors

Workspace for watercolor artists The layout, setup, and preparation. How to make your painting experience as comfortable and practical as possible If you just got started with painting, then most things are new, and you probably have more then enough with what happening on the paper. There are so many things to learn. Time and… Read More

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Jan152016Jan 21 2018

Review of Schmincke Horadam Watercolours

Review of Schmincke Horadam Watercolours I have a Winston & Newton box which is 25 years old that I am still using! When I bought it, I didn´t know that the colors were chosen for painting landscapes and nature, I don´t often paint landscapes, and now I prefer to pick the individual colors that I will use.  I… Read More

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Dec152015Oct 29 2016

Last minute wrapping idea

Watercolour flowers Hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season! I love giving a present wrapped in a unique and personal way. If you’re like me you often wait until the last minute to buy gifts and then you got to hurry to do your beautiful fun or cool wrapping. Is near to Christmas and I am… Read More

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Nov302015Mar 28 2016

Advent calendar

  Time flies and December is here again. The children are getting excited and we want to help them to count down to christmas. I dont know exactly when it started but in Europe we have made advent calendars for our children for at least 100 years. When my daughter was three, I made this advent… Read More

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Jun132015Jun 17 2016

How to make a paper box- origami easy

Upcycle Hi Everyone! Here is something fun I did with my left over paper. If you are going to a party an like to bring something unique, be creative and give a little box and put in some lovely chocolates. These boxes are much easier to make than they look. Once you get the hang of it, a box will take less then… Read More

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Jun52015Mar 28 2016

Upcycled pencil cases from old leather jackets

Upcycled pencil cases and decorating. I was completely inspired by my friend Katarina. her knowledge on details is just amazing. The sewing skills are a clear boost and my energy level goes from 0 to 100. When she came we did a little workshop on my diner table. She came here to show her new bag collection to a… Read More

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Apr282015Mar 28 2016

Coffee mugs

 Good morning, No matter what, I have to have coffee to get me up in the morning. And one of the little things in life that make me very happy, is when someone special bring me a mug full of coffee before I slide out of bed. And for a lot of us the tea and… Read More

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magny tjelta I'm a Norwegian artist, designer, blogger and art teacher who helps creative, sensitive people. On this blog you will find helpful step-by-step tuorials + tips. My style of work, has developed through my ongoing interest in drawing, watercolour.

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