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Wash and Glaze in Watercolor: Beginner Guide to Depth and Glow
Learn wash and glaze in watercolor to add depth, glow, and richness to your art. Tips, common mistakes, and starter color recipes included
Seasonal Watercolor Challenge: Zinnia
Kicking off our first Watercolor Challenge, our community painted zinnias with such unique styles! Discover how our Watercolor Challenge works, see highlights, and get inspired to join the next one!
Beginner Watercolor Basics: Your First Splash Into the Messy, Magical World
The ultimate starter guide!
Washes, brush pressure, colors, and do’s and don’ts.
■ Chatty Lobster Studio Blog
Welcome! Around here, watercolor isn’t about perfection, it’s about play. This is your cozy corner for beginner tips, seasonal inspiration, supply guides, and creative encouragement. Messy first tries are celebrated here just as much as polished final pieces.
From My Studio to Yours
Watercolor has been my way of slowing down, finding joy in color, and letting go of perfection. I started this blog to share that spark with you — whether you’re here for supply recommendations, creative challenges, or just to laugh at my paint-water mix-ups.
So grab a brush, dip it in some paint, and let’s make magic together.