There are approximately eleventy billion watercolour tips floating around the internet. But which ones actually make a difference? After ten years of teaching watercolour, I’ve narrowed it down to six things I reckon are worth your time and attention. From choosing the right paper to knowing when to put the paintbrush down, here’s where I’d focus your energy. 

A new collection, a very different kind of studio and a whole lot of Kimberley inspiration. Come behind the scenes of A Long Way From Home, a collection of original watercolours created on the road, inspired by the colours, landscapes and extraordinary energy of Australia's north west.

Right brush? Right paint? Too much water? Not enough? Watercolour beginners have plenty to worry about but a surprising amount of it really doesn’t matter. After ten years of teaching watercolour, these are seven worries I’d happily tell beginners to let go of.

Learn how to mix natural greens in watercolour using a simple 7 colour limited palette. I’ll guide you through my ‘Cheats Colour Mixing’ and create colour mixing guide using your own collection of paints. Let’s take those greens from garish to gorgeous!