Watercolours started being developed thousands of years ago, so over time many different techniques have been practised. Watercolour painting is often thought of as a tricky medium to master. People worry about the unpredictable nature of it and their inability to control the paint they lay down on the paper! It’s a complex, but extremely versatile medium, once you embrace this characteristic, and let go, you will be surprised at the many ‘happy accidents’ which will occur!