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A flower illustration with Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers

Woodland Illustrations with Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers

With the weather warming up, signs of life are popping up everywhere. Flowers, baby animals, critters are all around. Create a woodland illustration in honor of spring with artist Mou Saha using Pitt Artist Pen and Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers.
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3 Different Types of Paint for Artists

3 Different Types of Paint for Artists

Every artist is inspired to paint for various reasons. Fueled by self-expression, stress relief, or simply an innate drive to create, paint is a versatile medium every artist can enjoy. Paint favorites include watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint all possess qualities that make them unique and different from each other. Learn their differences and let’s get painting.
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Watercolor painting of a chick

Spring Chick Watercolor Painting Tutorial

A watercolor painting tutorial to welcome spring! With the arrival of spring, new life appears everywhere. Follow along as artist Mou Saha paints a baby chick using our Watercolors in Pans.
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Watercolor Holi art

Festival of Colors Holi Watercolor Art

A watercolor tutorial by artist Mou Saha to celebrate Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors. Follow along as we take you step by step through sketching your art and making it come alive with our vibrant Watercolors in Pans.
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Fish puzzle

Tessellation Mania Art Lesson for Kids

Students will discover the art of creating a tessellation and discover the idea of having the image repeat itself to create a pattern. We will observe and study the work of Escher and his optical image masterpieces. We will use watercolor pencils in order to depict patterns, and focus on blending techniques as well as study the art of repetition in a work of art.
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Watercolor Japanese umbrellas

Japanese Umbrellas Watercolor Art Lesson for Kids

In this art lesson for kids, students will learn about the history and details behind Japanese umbrellas. While learning, they will create an umbrella art product focusing on color, composition, and balance concepts using mixed media art materials. Create a watercolor umbrella project with this lesson by Amy Friedman.
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Modern Watercolor Fall Leaves

Modern Watercolor Fall Leaves

In this lesson, we create a modern, graphic image of autumn leaves with Faber Castell’s Watercolor Pan set. This premium quality watercolor paint set comes complete with 48 highly pigmented colors along with a water brush and detachable palette for mixing colors, perfect for studio or traveling.
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Watercolor sunflower with Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers

Watercolor Sunflowers with Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers

This watercolor sunflower tutorial has us falling in love with its vibrant colors. Create beautiful watercolor sunflowers using Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers. Artist Mou Saha will take you step by step!
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Watercolor pumpkin

Pumpkin Patch Watercolor Tutorial

A watercolor tutorial by artist Mou Saha to create your own pumpkin patch. Use our Watercolor Pans to create a vibrant scene of pumpkins, crows, and flowers.
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Watercolor flowers

Watercolor Flower Illustration

In this lesson plan, we create a watercolor illustration of colorful flowers using Faber Castell's 24 tube Watercolor paint set. This beautiful paint set also includes a paint mixing tray and a medium size soft round brush.
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Happy Father's Day card

Watercolor DIY Father's Day Card for the Coolest Dad

Is your Dad the COOLEST? Here's a DIY Father's Day card to show him just how cool he is. This craft is an easy but creative way to give a personal thank you to your Dad or that special someone in your life using Connector Paint and markers.
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Why Watercolor Markers?

Why Watercolor Markers? 5 Reasons You Need to Add Watercolor Markers to Your Collection

As an artist, you need a tool that can keep up with your ever-changing creative ideas. Watercolor markers make the perfect creative companion for when that inspiration strikes. Here are 5 reasons you need to add watercolor markers to your collection of art materials.
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Watercolor marker tips and techniques

Watercolor Marker Tips & Techniques with Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers

Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers were created for the crafters and artists who love taking on a multitude of creative trends. While there are many qualities that make these markers stand out, perhaps their best feature is their versatility. Discover all of the ways you can create with Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers with these watercolor marker tips and techniques.
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Art show watercolor sketch with watercolor pencils

Art Show Observations Watercolor Pencil Sketching Tutorial

A watercolor sketching tutorial using Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Pencils. Artist Mou Saha takes you behind her watercolor method, sketching inspiration from life around her. In today's tutorial, Mou finds inspiration from a local art show and will take you step by step through her process.
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Comparing two watercolor markers: Albrecht Durer and Goldfaber Aqua

Watercolor Marker Comparison: Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers vs. Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers

Watercolor markers are a modern tool that can change the way you create your art. Having the magic of vibrant watercolors contained in a handy marker allows for versatility in the way you create as well as where you can create. Faber-Castell offers two watercolor marker lines, Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers and Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers, serving artists of every skill level. Both watercolor marker lines offer a quality creative experience while having characteristics that set them apart from one another. Which watercolor marker line is best for you? Let’s compare them and find out!
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Happy Easter hand lettered card

Create Hand Lettered Cards for Easter

Is it possible to conjure up a beautiful wildflower meadow on a card in a few simple steps? It is! Here we show you step by step how to create your own work of art with the Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers – a colorful spring greeting at Easter!
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Watercolor landscape

Watercolor Techniques with Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils

What makes Goldfaber Aqua so special? The color is entirely blendable with water! Get some brushes and water and see the drawing transform into a lively and vibrant watercolor painting. This pencil will send you on a journey of discovery. This is because your curiosity will be awakened by the many different ways of combining of dry and wet techniques. You will be amazed at the possibilities this opens up for drawing and painting.
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Holiday wrapper paper with Christmas trees

DIY Christmas Tree Wrapping Paper

Always looking for a way to add creativity to the holiday season, we've come up with a DIY wrapping paper tutorial that is simple, unique, AND better for the environment.
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Grateful hand lettering with watercolors

Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Watercolors

Show your gratitude this Thanksgiving in the form of art with this watercolor tutorial. Use our Watercolor Pan and Pitt Artist Pen to show your grateful heart!
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Halloween garland

DIY Halloween Décor - Paper Garland

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a tutorial on how to create an easy and fun Halloween décor with Watercolor Pans that you can create with your kids. I have compiled the materials list for you.
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