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 paintings a...

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 you're interes...

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 on a ...

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 breakthroug...

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 Watercolor Society ...

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 recording of the so...

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 also demo...