When you place pencil to paper to start your drawing, do you ask yourself: “What do I need my drawing to be in order to help me paint this in the most effective way?” This is what I keep at the for...

One of the more challenging parts of painting watercolor is that we have to paint in reverse - from lightest to darkest - and we really have to think through the stages of a painting before we set ...

In this week's video, I am talking about dry brush technique.

It is one of the greatest tools that we have as watercolor painters.

It can really add motion, life, and excitement to your paintin...

I recently went on a trip to Puerto Rico with my family, and spent days on the beach. The ever-changing shores and the beautiful waves were inspiring. 

This week’s video is a demonstration of a wat...

Have you ever wanted to paint a nocturne but felt intimidated by them? You are not alone. When I first started painting, I was intimidated too. But now they are some of my favorite scenes to paint. ...

Early on in my painting journey, I was intimidated by figures, so I avoided them.

But figures can transform a scene into a relatable, human experience. Simply put, they can give your painting a sen...

Light draws me to a subject more than anything. It is inspiring to me and has been a huge growth area as I learn how to depict light and shadow. 

A few things that are important when you are painti...

Let me show you the difference a little gouache, used strategically, can make to a nearly-finished painting.

When I am looking for some final touches and to add some little bits of light at the end...

If you follow me regularly, it is no surprise to hear that I love painting skies. They add so much interest to your painting, and they have the power to elevate it to a new level. So, in this week’s...

Four weeks ago, I shared a tutorial of a first wash that you might have seen. In this we were painting loosely and applying the lightest value of different colors throughout the painting. This next ...

A couple weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to be able to interview Andy Evansen, who is a world-renowned watercolor artist. We talked about his love for the medium, his struggles along the way, and ...

Street scenes are one of my favorite subjects to paint. I quickly found out that one of the trickier aspects of such subjects is painting cars. In this video tutorial, I offer some advice on how to ...