Here's the thing about learning a creative skill that we don't often admit - it is not a linear process. It isn't just a straight upward trajectory.
We experience ups and downs and disappointments. Sometimes our successes are quickly overshadowed by a frustrating painting session. It can be hard...
If you've followed me for anytime at all, you know that a foundational lesson I go back to time and time again is finding the large, connected shape of your scene when you're painting a watercolor. It's something I continue to mention because it can be the difference between a disjointed, awkward...
A common problem I see is an overworked watercolor painting. It is easy to get carried away with the details of a painting or to use too many brush strokes to create a scene.
There are many reasons overworking is such a prevalent problem (some of which I address in this resource), but one that i...
It is winter time here in Kansas City, and that has me thinking about one of my favorite watercolor subjects - snow!
Winter isn't always thought of as a beautiful season with it's slush, sludge, and harsh conditions, but if you pay attention, there is so much beauty to take in - and an infinite ...
It's what is remarked on the most, what I appreciate the most in other paintings, and what I am always seeking to portray in my watercolor paintings: believable, captivating, wow-worthy LIGHT.
And I have a process to share with you so that you too can depict compelling light in your watercolor ...
Today I'm going to show you step-by-step how to paint this glowing tree in watercolor.
I am painting on Saunders Waterford Cold Press 140lb paper. I have my surface tilted to 35 degrees. I use a variety of brands of brushes.
I mainly stick to a large mop, medium round and smaller synthetic br...
Today, I'm going to share with you the watercolor lesson that has most dramatically transformed and improved my paintings. 
In 2017, I was lucky enough to be able to attend a workshop with Joseph Zbukvic, one of the greatest watercolor artists of our time.
I learned a lot of great things, but ...
