Mounting watercolor paper so there is minimal buckling is key to ensuring the painting can be framed flat under glass. In this video I demonstrate two different methods for mounting paper using simple materials and minimal time and effort!
It is important to consider the properties of watercolor paint when choosing your palette. Within each color of paint there are properties of opacity, transparency, granularity, and staining. Understanding these properties is important to knowing how ...
Part of the magic of loose watercolor painting is that energy and emotion are created organically. Nothing on the page is static. The way to achieve that energy and emotion is to plan out all the painting details in advance of putting any paint on ...
This is an exercise I created to ‘warm up’ before starting to paint. It is a fun and creative way to explore shapes that emerge when I paint freely and without intention. There is no end to the number of times you can do this exercise. I often use it ...
Loose watercolor painting techniques are a little different from traditional watercolor painting techniques. In this video I demonstrate and explain five loose watercolor painting techniques I call ‘Paint Delivery Systems.’
In this video I show you how to paint a simple landscape, using the paint delivery systems and watercolor techniques discussed in the previous videos. I invite you to either watch and paint along or watch first and then paint your version. Or both!
Motif development allows for a richer inventory of ideas in order to develop a painting. In this video I expand on the use of sketchbooks and detail, through an actual case study, how I use my sketchbooks to explore motifs.
How does a writer add drama and action to their storytelling? One way is by using verbs. Similarly, I use specific watercolor techniques to add action and drama to my paintings. I call these techniques the ‘verbs’ of loose watercolor painting. In ...
Pour up a cup of coffee or adult beverage, sit back and relax as I demonstrate how to use the sketching techniques, paint delivery systems, and watercolor techniques to create a sketch painting in my sketchbook. This is a real-time sketch painting ...
Simplifying the process of color mixing can provide a wealth of information and make it easier to apply your knowledge to painting. By breaking down the complex interplay of colors into simpler steps, you can gain a clearer understanding of how ...
By limiting your palette to just two colors, you can focus on how those colors interact with each other, as well as how they can be manipulated to create a full range of values. Working with a mid-tone value sketch from Simplify Your Palette Part ...
