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Social Media Update

I wanted to give an Art By Annamarie social media update.

I am preparing a “relaunch” of my YouTube channel Art By Annamarie. To get it going, I am going to start with a new painting challenge series. If you want to join in with this, please join my new Facebook group Art By Annamarie’s Big Painting Challenge.

I have also recently setup a new Facebook page just for art and a new Instagram account. It would be great if you can follow me on both of these platforms.

Like my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtByAnnamarieUK

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ArtByAnnamarieUK

Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel as well – I have lots of exciting new content planned!

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Painting watercolour Narrowboat and Dragonflies – part 3 & 4

In part three of the series I created to show the process of painting dragonflies and a narrowboat in watercolour paint, I show you how to add the narrowboat to the painting.

If you are following along with this series, I would love to see your attempts. Please share them with me on Twitter (twitter.com/NarrowboatExp) or Instagram (instagram.com/nbexperience).

In part four which is also the final part of the series, I add some finishing touches to the picture. If you would like to purchase a print of this painting, it is available to buy now in the shop.

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Watercolour painters toolkit

I’m having so much fun with my new channel and I really want you to be able to join in. So, I’ve put together a list of equipment that I use to help get you started.

This is just the equipment that I use and isn’t  a rule book. You can create with all types of things- it’s really about the practise more than the product.

I have put links in to the products below the video.

Canvas brush holder

This gorgeous heavy duty canvas brush holder is great for protecting brushes.

http://amzn.to/2mJHv38

I also found one that includes brushes. I haven’t tried them myself but it looks like good value: http://amzn.to/2mXYfoi

Windsor & Newton Watercolour Paint

These are the paints that I use. I recommend this kit as a starter kit that you can take to the beach or on holidays because it travels really well. I use these colours as a base for all of my paintings.

http://amzn.to/2n4nir8

Windsor & Newton Watercolour Paper

This is the watercolour paper that I use and I can thoroughly recommend it. If you do find a cheaper one you might want to use it as practise paper though.

http://amzn.to/2nb29wb

Water Colour Paint Brushes

These are the paintbrushes that I use and they are not cheap, but they are exactly what I need for the detail and coverage that I get. They are durable and look the same as the day I first got them.

http://amzn.to/2nAXhRJ