Author Archives: Cathy Johnson

The Right Watercolor Brush for the Job

In these two articles, Cathy Johnson
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10 Techniques for Painting Trees: Watercolor Demo

Learn 10 simple techniques for painting trees in watercolor from beloved artist and author Cathy Johnson with this free download. Full Article

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Mixing Watercolor Greens

Learn how to mix lively and diverse greens in watercolor with a free downloadable PDF from artist Cathy Johnson. Full Article

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Advice to Help You Make the Most of Changing Painting Locations

Advice to Help You Make the Most of Changing Painting Locations Full Article

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Who Needs a Brush?

Sticks, swabs, strings and things can make perfect painting tools (with a little imagination). Full Article

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Painting Without Paint

How to create when you don’t have your paints along. Full Article

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Dazzling Drybrush

One great way to add texture to your paintings. Full Article

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The Familiar Can Kick-Start Creativity

The Familiar Can Kick-Start Creativity Full Article

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Glorious Glazes

A tip for using these thin layers of color. Full Article

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Don’t Use Your Tongue!

Don’t Use Your Tongue! Full Article

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