I know how powerful it can be to get a glimpse into the process of another watercolor artist. 

Being shown the techniques behind watercolor scenes can push you into new territory. It equips you wi...

Adding figures to your paintings adds vitality, energy, and movement to your watercolors. And - like cars - they also help establish scale for the rest of your watercolor scene.

Keep reading to le...

It can be intimidating to shop for watercolor brushes when you're not sure what you really need. The choices are endless.

You might find yourself asking questions like:

• What makes a brush a goo...

When I paint, I've got my eye on the light. In fact, it's a motivating factor for me.

I find myself captivated by watercolor scenes that have interesting light and shadows. Whether it's another a...

When you're learning something new, it is important that you focus on the literal craft - the skillset that you're building, the process you're learning, the muscle memory you're developing - and o...

Do you ever find yourself searching for a specific brush during your painting process, wasting that precious wet-into-wet time? Have you ever been deep into your painting session and realize you do...

Here's the thing about learning a creative skill that we don't often admit - it is not a linear process. It isn't just a straight upward trajectory.

We experience ups and downs and disappointments...

If you've followed me for anytime at all, you know that a foundational lesson I go back to time and time again is finding the large, connected shape of your scene when you're painting a watercolor....

A common problem I see is an overworked watercolor painting. It is easy to get carried away with the details of a painting or to use too many brush strokes to create a scene.

There are many reason...

It is winter time here in Kansas City, and that has me thinking about one of my favorite watercolor subjects - snow!

Winter isn't always thought of as a beautiful season with it's slush, sludge, a...

It's what is remarked on the most, what I appreciate the most in other paintings, and what I am always seeking to portray in my watercolor paintings: believable, captivating, wow-worthy LIGHT. 

An...