Watercolor

Our 2016 Online Workshop video lessons are now on our YouTube Channel! See the video lessons from our Sketchbook, Watercolor, and Marker workshops!

Have you been following along to Graham Smith’s FREE Sketchbook Fury workshop?

Through online video lessons, Professional Artist & Illustrator Graham Smith is showing us how to develop a sketchbook strategy so you can customize your sketchbook, build your drawing skills, overcome your fear of the blank page, develop ideas, and execute finished art.

Our free Online Workshops will be starting again in March! We have inspiring new topics for our virtual classroom with 3 new all-star artist-instructors!

We are excited to announce our free 2016 Online Workshops which start on Monday, March 7!

We’ve got a fantastic line up this year with 3 extremely talented and inspirational artists who will be leading you through follow-along online video lessons… FOR FREE!

What is the slap-dash noodle doodle method? Aside from being something fun to say, it's also a fun card-making technique courtesy of artist James Teaford. 

When you hear the word watercolor you automatically think of using watercolor paper. Makes sense. However when I started to teach classes, I wanted something that was transparent so the students can use my letters underneath as a guide. I knew that watercolor paper was not transparent so I tried tracing paper and that did not hold the ink up well. Then I went in to my local art store and found Strathmore’s 500 series Marker Pads. From the first brushstroke I made on the paper, I was sold.

The prep-work it takes to get ready for a watercolor painting can be time consuming and easy to overlook. However, taking the proper measures prior to starting a watercolor painting (and in this case, a watercolor landscape) can help bring you success in your painting and make the execution more free flowing.  

Give a handmade greeting this holiday season! Follow along to Jess Park's 3 DIY card tutorials. 

If you missed our 2018 Online Workshops, you can catch all the video lessons and tutorials on the Strathmore YouTube Channel. 

Read our interview with Teoh Yi Chie; a talented artist, urban sketcher, and blogger in Singapore. See his amazing on-site watercolor sketches.

The talented Janice Sung reviewed our 500 Series Ready Cut Watercolor paper while creating beautiful gouache illustrations. Read her review. 

We are excited to introduce our next round of Learning Series products! Learn to Paint Watercolor Basics & Watercolor Flowers with pro artist Kelly Eddington. 

These 7 watercolor tips and basics for beginners will help you to improve your work and feel confident with this fun and spontaneous medium. 

To celebrate the holidays we're giving away a giant assortment of art materials that make fantastic gifts or stocking stuffers! Enter for a chance to win our papers and more!

We often get asked if our art paper can be run through an inkjet or laser printer. Read on to find out.

Introducing Strathmore Mixed Media Postcards! A heavyweight paper with the front left blank for your art and the back printed with traditional postcard markings. 

If you've created a painting on a piece of paper and are experiencing buckling or waviness after it has dried, we've got two methods you can try to flatten it.

'Draw a Story' is a Singapore-based creative studio specializing in fashion and lifestyle illustration. See the process for creating this beautiful piece. 

Watch Eleanor Mill's process of creating these beautiful Ranunculus flowers in watercolor. 

Together with artist Minnie Small we bring you an introductory video series on gouache. Learn gouache 101 & see tips, techniques, and tools to get you started. 

Mixed Media and Watercolor papers have some similarities and some differences. Read to find out more and see which best suits your style and mediums. 

Have you been following along to Kelly Eddington's FREE watercolor workshop? Watch her four video lessons today. 

Our new Vision pads are durable, affordable, and for the first time ever, feature blank covers that can be customized with your own art!

In the summer of 1944 the U.S. Army recruited a hand picked group of men, many from top art schools and advertising agencies, for a special assignment. In the new book The Ghost Army of World War II, authors Rick Beyer and Elizabeth Sayles tell the story of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, nicknamed “The Ghost Army.” They were a unique troop tasked with misleading the German army via a host of deception tactics.

Artist Minnie Small demonstrated our new Toned Blue Mixed Media paper with this vibrant gouache and colored pencil fish. 

Artist Erik Davis has been using our Watercolor Postcards to create beautiful, fun and vibrant pieces that anyone would be thrilled to receive in the mail!

He uses a permanent ink pen to create the drawing, then adds color over the top with watercolors.

Our Visual Journals deliver high-performing papers and heavy-duty features engineered to meet the intense demands of your creative process.

Summer is the perfect time to get outside for some Plein Air painting. This pastime is a wonderful way to improve your studio skills while enjoying the great outdoors. Here’s a few tips to get you started in your own Plein Air practice.

Designer Nicole Santo recently taught two lovely and inspiring lettering workshops at Fullosophie in San Francisco, CA: Brushstroke Lettering, and Watercolor Brush Lettering. There were even mimosa’s involved… we wish we could have been there!

The Winter Edition of the Artist Newsletter is here and features Christine Karron's 5 steps for creating stunning mixed media illustrations. Read it here. 

Follow along for FREE to our full Brush Lettering + Watercolor workshop with instructor Jess Park! See the full-length video lessons and downloadable instruction sheets. 

Create your own handmade greetings this holiday season and give these 4 card-making ideas a try!

If you missed our FREE 2017 Online Workshops, you can see all video lessons on YouTube. Topics include: Brush Lettering + Watercolor, Pastels, & Mixed Media. 

We are excited to introduce our NEW 400 Series Toned Mixed Media paper! The perfect hybrid. 

What does it mean to stretch watercolor paper? Why & how should it be done?

Many artists soak or stretch their watercolor paper prior to painting. This is typically done on lighter-weight watercolor sheets to stop the paper from buckling when wet media is applied to the surface.

Did you see our FREE 2017 Online Workshops? We've got video lessons on 3 topics: Brush Lettering + Watercolor, Pastel, and Toned Mixed Media. 

Enter for a chance to win an assortment of our new 500 Series Heavyweight Mixed Media pads!

We worked with Joanne Fink to introduce a new line of Designs for Watercoloring pads which feature preprinted patterns to paint and color.

Our Watercolor Cards are perfect for creating handmade, personalized greetings! Check out our quick demo video of a holiday card idea that you can follow along to and create your own!

We sat down with Peter Bucks for our second Artist Interview (well, we wish we sat down with him... we corresponded with him electronically) and we can't wait to share his ]story and artistic insight with you!

Every artist has their own unique background, style, experiences, techniques and perspective. We can all learn from each other, be inspired by one another, and continue to share the joy of art.

Let's hear what Peter has to say:

Workshop 2, Colored Pencil with Mixed Media, starts May 7! Follow along to Sarah Becktel's FREE video lessons. 

The Spring Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here! Featured artist Angela Staehling shares her process for creating bright and vibrant gouache illustrations.

Introducing Strathmore 500 Series Heavyweight Mixed Media - the ultimate heavy-duty surface for mixed media art. 

We are excited to introduce our new line of Designs for Watercoloring pads which feature preprinted patterns to paint and color.

We asked artists to show us their favorite piece they created in 2016. Check out some of the amazing artwork that was sent in. 

Workshop 1, Realistic Watercolor for Beginners, starts March 5! Follow along to Kelly Eddington's FREE video lessons. 

Color psychology suggests our mood can be impacted by different colors. Read about the color blue and see a collection of blue-themed artwork. 

Artist Marco Bucci tried our new Travel Series watercolor papers and created two fantastic on-site watercolor sketches. See his process & review. 

Gouache paint is often described as opaque watercolor. It has a bold, matte look and is great for illustration, fine art and lettering. Learn more. 

We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite art hacks that can take you to the next level.

Color psychology suggests our mood can be impacted by different colors. Read about the color green and see a collection of green-themed artwork.

Kelly Eddington is a master watercolorist who is known for her stunning detail and control of this sometimes fussy medium.

Follow along to Shelly Kim's Wreath Tutorial

Leslie Tieu's Creative Watercoloring Workshop is now open and it's completely FREE to watch and follow along!

Read our interview with artist Joy Charde, an illustrator who favors all things bright & cheery.

Artist Julia Whitney Barnes has a fascinating process for creating cyanotype, watercolor and gouache pieces on paper.

Leslie created 4 video lessons as part of the Creative Watercoloring Series. Follow along today

Jordan Rhodes' Watercolor and Gouache Workshop is now open and it's completely FREE to watch and follow along!

Read our interview with watercolor & gouache artist, Sherry Lee!

Read our interview with contemporary landscape artist, Michael Wall!

Shelly Kim's Exploring Mixed Media Together! Workshop is now open and it's completely FREE to watch and follow along!

Read our interview with professional illustrator, Kasiq Jungwoo!

July is World Watercolor Month!  To celebrate, please enjoy this collection of 15 of our recent favorite watercolor paintings.

Read our interview with watercolor artist, Emine!

In this guided how-to series, artist Shayda Campbell demonstrates how to begin painting with watercolors.

Read our interview with botanical artist, Emma Tildesley!

Winter is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere!  We hope you enjoy this list of some of our favorite wintry pieces.

Check out our interview with artist and watercolor paint maker, Keiko Saile!

Read our interview with self-taught artist, Amy Louise!

Check out our mini interview with watercolor artist, Shayda Campbell! Don't forget to sign up for her Joyful Watercolor workshop that starts May 2!

The Spring Artist Newsletter is here! Artist Carolyn Gavin shows her process for tackling a subject she formerly found intimidating; the sunflower.

What is granulation?  Can I control it?  Artist Sarah Becktel answers these questions and more in this article.

Shayda Campbell's Joyful Watercolor Workshop is now open and it's completely FREE to watch and paint along!

In this 4-part video series, Jeannie Dickson dives into the world of watercolors with her top tips and techniques and a floral wreath tutorial.

Read our interview with spooky artist, FlukeLady!

Artist Leslie Tieu demonstrates how to paint 4 different holiday cards using watercolor. Follow along!

Do you have an artist in your life that you're shopping for?  Look no further than our gift guide - we've got it all covered.

Give our interview with fashion illustrator, Jessica Durrant, a read!

The Spring Edition of the Artist Newsletter is here and features Lizzy Board who sends her friends on scavenger hunts with hand-painted postcards! Read more about it here.

Steve Mitchell's workshop is now open and it's completely FREE to watch and paint along!

Artist Sarah Becktel does a deep dive into watercolor pencils and explains what they are, their benefits, and different techniques for using them.

Follow along to Clarice's beginner-friendly tutorial and learn how to paint your own watercolor peony!

Exciting changes in our greeting card line! From updated packaging to new surfaces, check out all of our options for creative correspondence!

In this video series you’ll learn different watercolor techniques to create these vintage inspired holiday cards!

Join Jane as she shows you how to fill the pages of your sketchbook while focusing on 4 subjects: botanicals, landscapes, animals, and portraits.

Exploring through a range of subjects how combining and layering mediums in your sketchbook can add depth, texture, style, and finish to your paintings.

This four-part workshop touches on the beauty and power of mixed media to create captivating works of art.

Let's paint a tropical paradise together! Tin Bejar will lead us through a series of 4 watercolor tutorials packed with essential skills and techniques.

Strathmore Art Educator Sarah Becktel explores a limited palette: what it is, the advantages, warm vs. cool tones, color mixing & how to choose colors.

Discover the distinct characteristics of watercolor and gouache to find out which medium best suits your artistic style.

This series features 4 artists sharing unique, step-by-step tutorials for creating festive holiday cards. Follow along to make memorable, hand-made greetings!