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All Things Watercolor

Mini Watercolor Tutorials

How to Paint Acrylic to look like Watercolor

How to Paint Acrylic to look like Watercolor

November 23, 2021

Step-by-Step Tutorial! If you love the watercolor aesthetic but want to use acrylic paint, this is how you can achieve the same look! I am showing this tutorial as painted on a wooden snowflake that I ordered from Michaels, but you can use these same steps and techniques on canvas or other surfaces.

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Blending Watercolors

Blending Watercolors

October 19, 2021

A Mini Watercolor Tutorial by MayaxKiwi

Let me show you how to blend watercolors together using two different techniques!

The the wet-on-dry method requires you to mix two colors together for the middle section. This is a great way to get your gradient to be soft and smooth!

The wet-on-wet method allows the water to do all the work for you and leaves behind a beautiful bloom or texture!

Which result do you like best?

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"Erasing" Watercolor Mistakes

"Erasing" Watercolor Mistakes

October 19, 2021

A Mini Watercolor Tutorial by MayaxKiwi

We all make mess up our watercolor paintings sometimes, even me! (Frequently my foster kittens.)


Lifting is the process of removing watercolor pigment from your papers surface with a paper towel or sometimes a dry brush.

PRO TIP: using an untextured soft paper towel works miracles! Some napkins and towels tear or leave behind bits of material. Viva Cloth-like Paper Towels are my absolute favorite and must-have for any watercolorist! This is not sponsored or endorsed- I’m saying this because it’s true! Good luck! 

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The Two Most Basic Watercolor Techniques

The Two Most Basic Watercolor Techniques

August 24, 2021

A Mini Tutorial by MayaXKiwi

You’re gonna want to SAVE this tutorial for later! These are the two most basic watercolor techniques you need to know!

Wet on Dry: this means the paint is wet but the paper is dry. You’ll get very precise brushstrokes this way- necessary for details!

Wet on Wet: this means the paint is wet AND the paper is wet! Use clean, clear, water for a light coat. Not so much water that your paper will buckle, but just enough so the water will absorb into the top layer. (Check out my tutorial called “The Perfect Amount of Water,” for more help!) Then, drop wet paint onto the wet surface and let it blossom!

Need more watercolor help? Drop your questions in the comments for more tutorials!

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The Perfect Amount of Water

The Perfect Amount of Water

August 10, 2021

A Mini Watercolor Tutorial by MayaxKiwi

How much water do you need on your brush? This video guides you on the perfect ratio of water to paint using the Pentel Aquash Brushpen- perfect for beginners!

This brushpen is included in all the DIY Watercolor Kits on mayaxkiwi.com! With over 70 easy and intermediate designs to choose from, its the simplest way to learn watercolor!

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Blurring Watercolor LInes!

Blurring Watercolor LInes!

August 10, 2021

If you want to learn how to blur those harsh watercolor lines, watch this! You can seriously up your watercolor game with this skill by blending your colors smoothly! Use plenty of water and work your way inwards!!

For my latest mini-tutorials, follow me on Instagram @mayaxkiwi

And as always, if you liked this video, you will LOVE my DIY Watercolor Kits! Choose from over 70 easy and intermediate designs on mayaxkiwi.com

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Watercolor Layers

Layering Your Watercolors!

August 10, 2021

Heres an amazing mini-tutorial on how to "layer" your watercolors! What does it mean, why is it important, and how do you do it? Let me show you! To see all the latest mini-tutorials, follow @mayaxkiwi on Instagram!

If you liked this tutorial, you'll LOVE my DIY Watercolor Kits! Choose from over 70 beginner and intermediate designs on mayaxkiwi.com

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8 DIY Kits You Must Try This Spring!

8 DIY Kits You Must Try This Spring!

April 08, 2021

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30 Gifts under $30 for Artists

30 Gifts under $30 for Artists

April 08, 2021

A Gift Guide by Maya + Kiwi

Because this is basically a long list of everything cool that we would want, therefore your quirky-art-obsessed friends and family will love it too. Especially if they’re into watercolor!

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Watercolor Paint that’s Vegan?? YES VEGAN!!

Watercolor Paint that’s Vegan?? YES VEGAN!!

April 08, 2021

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+Recent Articles

  • How to Paint Acrylic to look like Watercolor
    November 23, 2021
  • Blending Watercolors
    October 19, 2021
  • "Erasing" Watercolor Mistakes
    October 19, 2021
  • The Two Most Basic Watercolor Techniques
    August 24, 2021
  • The Perfect Amount of Water
    August 10, 2021
  • Blurring Watercolor LInes!
    August 10, 2021
  • Layering Your Watercolors!
    August 10, 2021
  • 8 DIY Kits You Must Try This Spring!
    April 08, 2021
  • 30 Gifts under $30 for Artists
    April 08, 2021
  • Watercolor Paint that’s Vegan?? YES VEGAN!!
    April 08, 2021

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  • Layering
  • Lifting
  • Painting
  • Techniques
  • Viva Paper Towels
  • Watercolor Aesthetic
  • Watercolor Tutorials
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