Pros and cons of using watercolor paints in pans and in tubes. Useful tips and personal experience.

How to read watercolor and gouache paint labels: series number, permanence rating, lightfastness, pigment number, opacity rating.

All the supplies you need to start drawing with ink: paper, nibs and nib holders, brushes, black and colored inks.

How to use a colorless blender marker correctly to create smooth gradients and new colors. Tips from an experienced sketcher.

A thumbnail sketch is a small rough drawing that can help you plan the composition and color scheme of your sketch and prevent mistakes.

Tips for artists on how to beat procrastination and resistance without digging deep into psychology. Easy steps to regular art practice.

A foolproof method for drawing a house front with alcohol-based markers and fineliners. Suitable for beginners and experienced sketchers.

All you need to know about watercolor paper: textures, materials used, manufacturing methods, formats and sizes. Beginner-firendly guide.

Aspects of urban sketching that many artists can relate to: challenges and rewards of sketching on location.