Today, I'm going to show you how to paint this simple landscape scene in watercolor. 

We're going to talk about the major things that you need to know to make scenes like this paintable for you. And by the end of this, you're going to know what elements to concentrate on when painting your...

Before you touch your brush to the paper you make one very important decision.

You pick your subject.

This key decision is important to the success or failure of your painting.   In this video, I give you three things to think about before picking your subject.

Over this holiday week, I'm offering you a free video demonstration with step-by-step directions.

If you have some extra time, follow along with me as I paint this evening scene, capturing the feeling of its bright, powerful light. And if you're busy, no worries. Bookmark this real...

Sometimes creating comes easy and feels like second nature. This feeling of inspiration can be intoxicating, and it can also fool us into thinking that something is “wrong” if we don’t feel this same excitement every time we sit down to create. 

Don’t listen to...

One of the more challenging parts about painting in watercolor is that we essentially paint in reverse. We paint from our lightest values to our darkest values, so we have to keep the  light in mind throughout the entire process. 

Now, large, bright areas of our scene, we can paint...

If you are a watercolor artist who is looking to move beyond the basics and develop your own painting style, a good place to set your attention is on your brushwork. 

Every little mark that you make is a reflection of the energy that you have when you're painting. It's what sets your...

One goal we have when we paint is to take the essence of a scene - something that excites you - and to put it on paper. 

An element that consistently inspires me is light. 

And often, I find myself wanting to capture that glowing feeling of warm light. If that's something that...

What is atmosphere in watercolor painting, and how can you create it?

The words atmosphere and mood refer to the emotion that a piece of art evokes in the viewer and are often used interchangeably. When we can accurately convey a mood in our painting, it becomes more than just a picture...