It can be challenging sometimes to know what supplies are worth your money. There are so many choices out there, so I thought I would share with you the three most important watercolor brushes and how to use them.
1.Large mop brush: This brush is important for the beginning phases of your paint...
There is a temptation when you're painting a scene to include everything that's in your reference photo or everything that's in front of you. But today we're going to talk about how choosing what not to include makes for a stronger painting.
The reason simplification is so important is that it...
The first time I tried to paint without taping down my paper I hated it. I felt out of control and uneasy.
Then I took a workshop with watercolorist Andy Evansen. In watching him paint, I began to realize how important that first wash of your painting is.
There are some major benefits to paint...
Skies and clouds are one of my favorite subjects to paint. They do however, require a good sense of timing to create a variety of edges. Also, it's important to get the values correct so the brighter areas of the sky really appear to glow.
Today's video is a real time demonstration of painting ...
In this week’s video, I am offering you three tips to embrace the random and create a more natural-looking scene:
- Avoid patterns
- Resist symmetry
- Add variety
Because our brain tends toward patterns and symmetry, these practices are difficult sometimes. Sometimes it take...
When you paint in watercolor, you are painting in reverse. And what I mean by that is you are painting your lightest values to your darkest values. Therefore, it is essential to have a plan for each phase of your painting. In today’s video, I talk about the goals to keep in mind as you progress t...
Over the last year I have been reflecting back on the most powerful watercolor skills that have improved my paintings the most.
I've thought back to my biggest "aha" moments, the times when I really took the largest steps forward. I have boiled it down to five key skills.
Essential Skill #5: S...
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 enjoy the conversati...
