(Coming Soon!)Watercolor for Beginners: Lesson 2 – Brush Techniques & Creating Texture

Building Confidence with Your Brush!

Now that you have your supplies and understand water control, it’s time to get comfortable with your brushstrokes! In this lesson, you’ll practice different brush techniques to create lines, textures, and shapes—all essential for future watercolor paintings.

🎨 Watch the full tutorial on YouTube: Coming Soon!

What You’ll Learn in This Lesson

✅ How to hold and control your brush for different effects
✅ 5 essential brush techniques every beginner should know
✅ A simple exercise to build muscle memory and brush confidence

💡 Final Project Sneak Peek: By the end of this series, you’ll use these techniques to paint a simple watercolor pet portrait—so let’s build those skills now! 🐾🎨

Brush Techniques Every Beginner Should Practice

Before jumping into a full painting, it’s important to understand what your brush can do.

1️⃣ Thin & Thick Strokes – Adjust pressure to create delicate lines or bold strokes.
2️⃣ Dry Brush – Use minimal water for a rough, textured effect.
3️⃣ Glazing – Layer thin, transparent washes for depth.
4️⃣ Lifting – Use a dry brush or tissue to remove paint and create highlights.
5️⃣ Splattering & Stippling – Add fun textures like fur, grass, or stars!

✨ Pro Tip: Experiment with different brush sizes to see how each technique looks!

Practice Exercise: Putting It All Together

Check back soon to see what this lesson’s mini project will be!

Next Steps

🎥 Watch the full tutorial on YouTube: Coming SOON!
🖌 Try the mini project and tag me on Instagram!

👉 Stay tuned for Lesson 3, where we’ll start layering colors—an essential skill for your final watercolor pet portrait! 🐶🎨