The only way to have light in our watercolor painting is to paint darks.
Contrast is the crucial ingredient to create light.
This week I talk about the importance of painting strong darks. I give three tips on exactly how to do this in a clean, bold way.
I also show you some of combinatio...
Many of you have heard me say - one of the most powerful ways to create interest in your painting is to add elements of life. Viewers are attracted to figures, animals and other living things that suggest a narrative.
In today’s video, I give you TWO tips on how to fit figures into your scene wi...
Composition can seem like this large abstract idea and it can feel very overwhelming. So in this week’s video, we talk about some very basic composition principles that can make a big difference in your paintings.
I have three simple steps that can help you as you're composing your paintings:
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When a painting is a disjointed collection of different pieces, it shows. Today I'm talking about how we can unify are scenes and bring a greater sense of continuity to our paintings.
I share three simple strategies that you can start implementing today.
When you were a kid, you probably learned that when you mix blue with yellow, you get green, right? And this was really cool as a kid. It blew my mind.
But when it comes to painting skies, this can be problematic.
I want really rich blue colors and really rich yellow colors in my skies ...
Growth can be hard to measure, so it’s important to take a step back and look at the progress you’ve made. It can also be incredibly helpful to hear how others have improved so that you know where some areas of growth could be for you.
In this week’s video, I compare two of my paintings on the s...
If you're tired of flat and dull paintings, then this week’s video is for you.
I'm offering you 3 keys to creating depth in your painting. Creating a sense of depth in your work can take you from a flat, ordinary scene to a piece that is evocative, beautiful, and inspiring.
Before I get to the ...
This week’s topic is real straight-forward and hopefully gives you some little ways to tweak your painting practice to achieve the results you want.
Here are 10 quick tips for watercolor painting. I’m gonna jump right in!
- Use the right size brush. In a way, watercolor is a little bit...
