Watercolour Techniques Worksheet – 4 Essential Techniques

Explore four essential watercolour techniques with this guided practice worksheet, designed by artist Grace Tao.

Discover how water and colour work together to create soft blends, highlights, smooth transitions, and crisp shapes. With colourful examples, simple instructions, and a video tutorial, this worksheet makes it easy to practise at your own pace.

Four techniques to explore:

• Wet-on-Wet: Add colour to wet paper for soft, flowing effects.

• Lifting: Blot a wash with a paper towel to lift colour and create highlights.

• Gradient: Blend two colours for a gradual transition.

• Wet-on-Dry: Paint on dry paper for crisp edges and defined shapes.

What’s included:

• One printed watercolour techniques worksheet

• Four painted examples with easy-to-follow instructions

• Four blank practice spaces

• A QR code linking to the step-by-step video tutorial

Follow the suggested colours or experiment with your own combinations. A dashed cut line lets you separate the practice section from the reference guide.

A simple starting point for beginners, a useful warm-up for painting sessions, or a thoughtful addition to a watercolour gift.

Size: 5.5 × 8.5 inches (14 × 21.6 cm).

Please note: This is a physical printed worksheet, not a digital download. Paints, brushes, and paper towels are not included.

Designed and printed in Canada.