This painting is one that was accepted into an exhibition in 2024. I loved the light in the scene, and want to show you the steps to painting a building awash in light. 

It almost feels like magic when you're able to create an illusion of distance on a thin sheet of paper. And when you're working on a scene that spans miles and miles, you've got to use every tool a...

What's incredible about watercolor is that you can paint a fresh, beautiful scene fairly quickly. But the flip side of that is that it's not super forgiving or correctable. That's why the ending of...

There have been many lessons learned throughout my 10 years of painting watercolor, and my mission is to share them with others who want to master this medium, improve their paintings, or streamlin...

The same corner of the same street can look different from day to day. Daytime, nighttime, dawn, dusk, rain and snow can change the whole mood of a street corner or landmark. So I often revisit dif...

Simplify Your Paintings

What Supplies Do I Need to Paint This Scene?

I am painting on Saunders Waterford Cold Press 140lb paper, and I have my surface tilted to 35 degrees.

I use a variety of br...

Tutorial To Learn How To Paint Depth

What Supplies Do I Need for this Watercolor Sky Painting?

I am painting on Saunders Waterford Cold Press 140lb paper, and I have my surface tilted to 35 degre...

 Let me tell you about my friend, Colin. 

He's the kind of friend who, when I let him on my dreams, goals, and accomplishments, he celebrates with me and amps me up.

He's the guy who early on ...

Every time I fly, I am struck by the incredible privilege that I get to see the Earth from this vantage point. It's gorgeous, and has inspired a few watercolor paintings. 

This picture was taken o...

Nature presents a wide variety of greens. Depending on the season, time of day, and shadows in the scene, you'll find a need to mix all sorts of different greens. But you're in luck - I am going to...

My neighbor's old truck catches my eye every time I pass it. Especially when the light is hitting it just right.

If you haven't noticed, interesting and beautiful light really inspires me. Capturi...