Traditional & Digital Watercolor—A Complete Process Tutorial

Ever wondered how traditional and digital watercolor techniques compare? In this tutorial, I take you through my watercolor painting process side-by-side in both real watercolor on paper and digital painting using the Master Watercolor brush set in Procreate. You’ll get a firsthand look at the similarities and subtle differences between the two approaches. Perfect for watercolor artists of either medium.

This tutorial covers:

• Building initial washes and layering colors effectively

• Managing water flow and blending techniques for both digital and traditional methods

• Creating texture and depth with Procreate brushes that mimic real watercolor

• Adding final details that bring your artwork to life for both mediums

• Understanding the core principles of watercolor that remain true across digital and traditional formats

Tutorial includes:

• My lion sketch
• The paper texture that I'm using for the digital painting

Join me as we bridge the gap between traditional and digital and give your watercolor skills a boost! The tutorial is just short of 2 hrs in length.