The Art of Control: Watercolor Techniques That Work

Hyatt's All Things Creative has been meeting the needs of visually creative people for 60 years. Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, Hyatt's has earned a reputation as an innovative, family owned leader in the art industry.As the largest art store in the country, our retail store serves customers across the Western New York area and beyond by shipping over 50,000 different products across the country and worldwide.

Hyatt's All Things Creative

Explore essential watercolor techniques including washes, wet-into-wet effects, and masking fluid with professional artist Michelle Montes.

I’m Michelle Montes, a professional watercolor artist and artist‑paper specialist at Hahnemühle. Join my hands‑on workshop at this year’s watercolor event at Hyatt’s All Things Creative, to reconnect with foundational watercolor skills that are often skipped — starting with how to stretch your own watercolor paper for a flat, stable surface instead of relying on pre‑stretched blocks. You’ll learn a reliable stretching method and apply it immediately to core techniques: smooth gradation washes, controlled wet‑into‑wet effects on stretched paper, and effective use/removal of masking fluid. Stretching gives you predictable flow, cleaner edges, fewer blooms/back-runs, easier lifting and reworking, and a more professional finish — all of which make large washes, crisp detail, and subtle textures far easier to achieve. All supplies are provided; space is limited, so bring your questions and plan to have fun!

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The Art of Control: Watercolor Techniques That Work

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