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...

Four weeks ago, I shared a tutorial of a first wash that you might have seen. In this we were painting loosely and applying the lightest value of different colors throughout the painting. This next ...

A couple weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to be able to interview Andy Evansen, who is a world-renowned watercolor artist. We talked about his love for the medium, his struggles along the way, and ...

Street scenes are one of my favorite subjects to paint. I quickly found out that one of the trickier aspects of such subjects is painting cars. In this video tutorial, I offer some advice on how to ...

Free Video Lesson: 8 Steps to Avoid Overworking Your Painting https://www.learntopaintwatercolor.com/pl/2147499329

I want to introduce you to some podcasts that have inspired me helped motivate me...

Free Video Lesson: 8 Steps to Avoid Overworking Your Painting https://www.learntopaintwatercolor.com/pl/2147499329

Early on, the first wash of my paintings would often be chaotic and I would quick...

As a father of two with a full-time job, painting often has to fit into a small window of time, so I have had to develop some strategies to maximize my time. Knowing that many of you probably face s...

You cannot grow unless you take some chances. 

When you are painting a full painting, it's east to feel tentative. You make it very precious, and every mark has to work. 

This is why it is so impo...