Visit the Studio Blog Posts
Watercolor Portrait Painting
Painting Portraits in Watercolor Painting portraits in watercolor is ambitious. Figurative watercolors are some of my favorite subjects to paint, but they’re never easy (for me). Here is a post
Watercolor Painting Travel Kit
Traveling with Watercolors Have you assembled a watercolor painting travel kit to take with you, outside your usual painting space? Here are some tips to put one together now, with
Still Life Watercolors – Painting Larger Using a Grid Drawing System
Still Life Watercolor Ideas, and the Grid System Several times a year, I set up still life vignettes to photograph and use as reference material in watercolor paintings. This watercolor
Monotype Printing without a Press
How to Print a Monotype without a Press Monotype printmaking is the “painterly print” option. This printmaking process is accessible to everyone, and it doesn’t require sharp tools, carving lines
All About Watercolor Paper
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Click the button below to learn about hot press vs cold press, weights, student vs professional grades, manufacturing process, and considerations to help you choose the best paper for your watercolor paintings.
Original Art For Sale
Wish You Were Making Art More Often?
Here’s a free mini-course with six tips to squeeze more art-making into a busy life.
Online Art Courses
How to Title Your Art
Everything you need to name a single piece of art, or an entire series, after you create, or before your first draft.
Intro to Monotype Printmaking
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Using the Grid Method
How to use the grid method to get more accurate drawings underneath your paintings and printmaking.
Testimonials
Feedback from art collectors and folks enrolled in classes at BelindaTips.com
Artist – enrolled in How to Title Your Art
I have to recommend this short but incredibly useful course on creating better artwork titles. It absolutely changed my thinking and process on titles, and helps me clarify my vision and the way I talk about my paintings too.
Artist/Printmaker – enrolled in How to Title Your Art
The struggle to arrive at a name for a painting is over. Following Belinda’s well-conceived prompts, I make a list of relatable, interesting words to use – and within minutes I have a unique title . I actually look forward to the naming stage now!
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Artist/Collector – purchased a watercolor painting
A wonderful piece! Beautifully drawn and colored, full of warmth. The shipping was super fast, and the artist is a delight. Be sure and read her blog, too. She’s generous with her time and tips.
