I paint a lot. I drink too much tea. I'm Dan, a UK-based watercolour & gouache artist who makes handmade paints and loves all things botanical. Here's a peek at the face behind the art.

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New restock: Dusk – a soft, moody handmade watercolour with beautiful pigment flow.
Made in small batches and available now at danbarrettartist.com

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Thought this painting was going horribly wrong...
Cue Sulley’s meltdown
Turns out it’s one of my favourites.
Original wildlife artwork by Dan Barrett – more at danbarrettartist.com
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When the lights go out… 👻✨
My new glow-in-the-dark ghost sticker has entered spooky season in style!
Available now in my shop – but only if you’re brave enough to turn off the lights 👀
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Quick masking fluid tip for watercolour layers + highlights 🎨
Full video’s on YouTube, final scans on my site, and more tips on the blog.
danbarrettartist.com

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Bird of paradise in watercolour – painted on hot pressed paper for a clean, detailed finish. Thinking of offering this as a print. Would you be interested?
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Just restocked: Pyro Orange – handmade, highly pigmented, and crafted with care using PO36 pigment.
Perfect for artists who love bold, beautiful colour.
Now available at danbarrettartist.com

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