It's essential to achieve an impression of depth without losing sight of your focal point, especially in a landscape scene like the one above that spans miles and great heights. It can be more diff...

There is something so peaceful about nighttime. In fact, there was a period of time when my kids were really young and life was so full that I the only time I could get out for walks was after sund...

One of the most spectacular places I've visited is the beautiful ancient fishing village of Cefalu. 

It's Rick Steves favorite place in all of Sicily, and it was featured in the second season of W...

One of the most important things that you can do for your paintings is to simplify.

This is going to make your paintings stronger and more focused - and, believe it or not, it's going to make you...

One mistake that I notice a lot in student work is that they don't go dark enough in this first layer. 

Of course, the first wash is for the lightest and brightest values of your painting, but you...

What's one secret to creative growth?

Shift your mindset from the goal of finishing complete watercolor paintings to cranking out small sketches.

Of course you want to do both, but the most learn...

It can test your patience when you've covered your paper but it looks like nothing. But when you're doing things right, the first wash looks muted and undefined, and the second looks murky. It isn'...

Today I'm going to cover the process I used to paint this landscape watercolor. This painting was inspired by the verdant hills I was fortunate enough to experience in Sicily!

3-Step Process to Pa...

Do you struggle with how much or how little to outline your scene before you start painting?

Do you avoid certain subjects because the drawing feels intimidating?

Today I'm going to give you some...

In my years of teaching watercolor, there are patterns that emerge. One observation I've made is that there is a lot of similarity in the mistakes that hold students back.

This blog and video, out...

I am just getting my feet underneath me again after a busy and inspiring retreat in Sicily!

This was a fantastic trip spent with a great group of students in some of the most gorgeous spots in Eu...

I recently had the privilege of taking a trip with my brother to Seoul, Korea.

Despite having lots of cloudy days, I was able to snap some photos to work with when I returned to my studio. This p...