There are 3 rules that you must follow when painting water scenes in watercolor.
These may seem like minor details but they make a big difference in the believability of your painting.
When we’re trying to learn anything in life, time is the most valuable asset, and watercolor painting is no different. But there are certain lessons that, when learned early, can speed up the learning process.
When I look back at my years of painting watercolor, I can identify three...
Even when you’re not able to attend a workshop or take an online course, you can pick up a lot from simply admiring the work of successful watercolor artists. Each of their paintings is a window into their process.
Occasionally, I find it helpful to look back at the American...
If you take a look at the best athletes in the world – the people that are at the top of their game in whatever their field might be – they all have something in common. They all take time to reflect. A professional golfer might record their golf swing. A musician might make a...
Having the right watercolor brush in your hand at the right time is very important. Knowing what mark your brush is going to make before you use it is crucial to your success.
In today's video, I give an overview of my work flow and what brush I need in each stage of the painting. I...
This week I'm going to walk you through painting a street scene in watercolor.
We will work through simplifying the scene, finding connections and using proper values to create the feeling of morning light.
Enjoy!
-Matt
Do you ever feel behind? Like you're not young enough, your circumstances aren't right, or you should have started a long time ago? Maybe it bothers you that you don't have connections in the art world or that you can't go to art school.
It’s not too late for you.
In today’s video, I...
Picking out watercolor paints can be overwhelming.
Today I'm going to go over each pigment on my palette and what I use it for.
Stay tuned until the end where I will reveal the four paints I can't live without.
