Large format watercolour and stretching paper

Hello,

I'm now to this forum so hoping someone might have some pearls of wisdom for me.

I'm painting some large format, abstract watercolour paintings on Khadi cotton rag papers. They are 320gsm A1 size. I love the texture of the paper a

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Watercolour pencils

I first tried watercolour pencils when they first came on the market about 25 years ago. I didn't like them.

I've bought another set (Derwent), hoping they have been improved. But no they haven't. The colours are weak, the pencils are still scrat

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It is just possible I might be back...

Not that my being back will give anyone joy or comfort, but I was standing next to Salisbury cathedral the other day and saw a fabulous sight of cathedral before impressive clouds.  I took a few photies and thought, hmmm, I reckon I could have a go a

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masking problems

Good morning, everyone!
Has anyone have any experience on masking large areas on their watercolour using masking film or masking tape (or any other solution except masking fluid)? I'm having problems finding the right material to use. I tested on

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Re-wetting an already painted area

Hi everyone

I am following a project from one of Geoff Kersey's books and have come across a wee problem I have experienced before. For info I've been watercolour painting a little over 2 years so still very much a beginner :)

In order t

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So what IS watercolour?

What do you think about this, then.....?   The Sunday Times Watercolour competition has been won by an artist working in acrylic, on a canvas board.  It appears that acrylic is now accepted in some watercolour exhibitions/competitions - the crit

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Gartmore House Watercolour Holidays

Hi Everyone,

We here at Gartmore House would like to tell this fantastic community about the exciting Watercolour Painting Holidays that we are hosting here. 
These retreats have been running for a couple of years, but it is this year th

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