This week we continue to hear from Thomas Schaller. We take a look at several of his paintings and talk about his approach and philosophy.
We discuss the topic of inspiration and how he has learned to be resilient in times when he doesn’t have any “good ideas.”
I hope you...
I was fortunate enough to sit down for a virtual interview with Thomas Schaller. Schaller’s work is known internationally. He is truly a world-class artist, and a thoroughly kind and insightful person. In Part One of my interview, we talk about his journey into the world of fine art, and...
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 an important skill as you grow and develop as an artist.
In this week’s video, I...
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 hear my answers to questions about my process and journey like:
- Where do you find...
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 full range of value.
I think it is helpful when you can see what something looks like when it...
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 forefront of my mind when I start my process.
The drawing phase of paintings can...
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 out to work.
One skill that can elevate your work is negative painting.
Negative...
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 paintings. You can suggest detail with a few marks. And since it gives you a way to create texture, it can...
