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...
Today, I am teaching how to paint bright light in watercolor. It all comes down to values. We must paint dark enough in order for the light to be present.
Here are a few things to keep in mind.
1. Paint a little darker than you think you need to. The strength will fade as the paper dries.
2. U...
Do you ever step back and look at a painting and feel like something is just missing? Maybe you look at it and think, fundamentally, it’s sound - the values are right, the colors are good, the subject is interesting - but there just seems to be something missing.
What you may need is an access ...
Watercolor landscapes are one of my favorite subjects. Today, I am painting a small and simple scene and discussing some important steps in the process.
We will talk about finding connections, brushwork and I'll walk you through my color mixing.
