If you are new to watercolour and looking at setting up your paints and palette you may have already discovered so many types of palette available that it makes for a daunting choice!

Let’s break it down and make it simple, shall we?

Here are my thoughts on each of the types of palette available for your watercolours and my advice on how to set up your palette.

If you’ve ever wondered if painting is an indulgent waste of time, let me assure you that painting is a great hobby for very many good reasons, and none of these depend on artistic skill.

In fact I have come to realise that painting can make you happier even if you don’t get as far as actually doing the painting part.

No really, let me explain.

How do you know when your painting is finished?

Hmmm… it’s a tricky one but here are 7 tips that will help you figure out when to stop painting and call it done.