Do you ever feel like you're constantly looking to other people to decide whether your artwork is good or if it's not? Learning to examine your own painting and give yourself an honest critique is ...

On this week’s blog I am answering questions that you all have sent me through Instagram. Your questions were both practical and personal, and I enjoyed answering them all. Check out the video to h...

When you want to capture a particularly bright scene, you will want to make sure the light really pops in your painting. To accomplish this, you will want to focus on contrast and achieving that fu...

When you place pencil to paper to start your drawing, do you ask yourself: “What do I need my drawing to be in order to help me paint this in the most effective way?” This is what I keep at the for...

One of the more challenging parts of painting watercolor is that we have to paint in reverse - from lightest to darkest - and we really have to think through the stages of a painting before we set ...

In this week's video, I am talking about dry brush technique.

It is one of the greatest tools that we have as watercolor painters.

It can really add motion, life, and excitement to your paintin...

I recently went on a trip to Puerto Rico with my family, and spent days on the beach. The ever-changing shores and the beautiful waves were inspiring. 

This week’s video is a demonstration of a wat...

Have you ever wanted to paint a nocturne but felt intimidated by them? You are not alone. When I first started painting, I was intimidated too. But now they are some of my favorite scenes to paint. ...

Early on in my painting journey, I was intimidated by figures, so I avoided them.

But figures can transform a scene into a relatable, human experience. Simply put, they can give your painting a sen...

Light draws me to a subject more than anything. It is inspiring to me and has been a huge growth area as I learn how to depict light and shadow. 

A few things that are important when you are painti...

Let me show you the difference a little gouache, used strategically, can make to a nearly-finished painting.

When I am looking for some final touches and to add some little bits of light at the end...

If you follow me regularly, it is no surprise to hear that I love painting skies. They add so much interest to your painting, and they have the power to elevate it to a new level. So, in this week’s...