Watercolor Drawing Techniques to Improve Your Paintings

Starting out, when I heard statements like drawing is the most foundational part of your painting, I felt intimidated because I - like many of you - did not go to art school. I didn’t spend months in formal study, learning the principles of...

Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with Tim Wilmot, a fantastic artist and instructor from the U.K, for an interview. He has some great reminders for those of us who are newer to the medium, and I think you'll take away some inspiration from this conversation. 

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I don’t relish showing you my early paintings, but I think it’s important for you to see that I've had to learn and grow along the way, just like you are.

So, let’s look at this painting I did about 8 years ago.

Now, there are a lot of issues that I could point out - and I am sure you can too...

Are you looking to add more realism to your watercolor paintings? If so, understanding how to paint shadows is one of the best ways to improve your art. Learn how to add dimensionality, realism, and depth to your watercolor paintings with these professional tips on how to paint shadows.

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For those who are not watercolor artists, the first thing that comes to mind at the mention of watercolor painting is a plastic container with circles of dry pigment that we all used as kids.

We all kind of know what it’s like painting with these - they can feel chalky, gritty, and watered dow...

Paying attention to your composition in watercolor painting is a key to transforming your art from good to great.

Watercolor, in particular, demands intentionality in your composition because of the nature of the medium. Multiple washes of pigment allow overlapping shapes to create a compositio...

Frequently, I encounter students who feel stuck painting tightly rendered and overworked paintings. While a looser style may come more naturally to some than others, this is a skill that can be taught. 

In this week’s video, I have three powerful strategies that will help you loosen up in your w...

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