Painting with 3 Watercolor Brushes and 4 Colors Dec 21, 2022

One of the biggest barriers to artists getting started is the unknown about what supplies to use.

Especially when it comes to pigments and brushes, it can be overwhelming to choose from the many many options available to you.

There are literally hundreds of paint colors, and several kinds of ...

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A Simple Guide to Painting Cars in Watercolor Dec 14, 2022

Today, I'm going to show you how I went from painting cars like this:

To this:

without having to paint all of these paintings in between.

Mastering the Car in a Watercolor Scene

Cars are a subject that is so familiar to us that if they don't look right, it throws off your whole painting. ...

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Real-time Watercolor Landscape Tutorial Dec 07, 2022

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 own...

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Pick the right subject for watercolor - 3 Step Checklist Nov 30, 2022

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.

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Step-by-Step Watercolor Painting Demo - Fall Sunset Nov 23, 2022

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 time waterco...

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3 Simple Strategies to Overcome Creative Block Nov 16, 2022

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 that voice. Inspiration comes and ...

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The Scratching Watercolor Technique for Beginners Nov 09, 2022

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 around. This ...

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4 Ways to Improve Your Watercolor Brushwork Nov 02, 2022

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...

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