It was a great honor to speak with Cory Huff of the Abundant Artist, about my experiences in online teaching. When first getting started in the business, the Abundant Artist was one of my “go-to” sites for advice on creating a business. I remember thinking what an honor it would be to serve as a…
Stretching Watercolor Paper – Mistakes, Discovery
This quote defines my journey in learning watercolor painting. In every step, what does work has been revealed by first doing what doesn’t work. I didn’t used to stretch the watercolor paper. Using very little water in my paintings, I didn’t feel it necessary (plus, I was impatient to get started). For the first…
How to Paint a Kitten in Watercolor with Two Colors
The newest tutorial, this kitten in watercolor, has been unveiled in the Online School! It’s amazing how many different kinds of grays and blacks can be created just by combining Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine Blue! Here’s an overview of the process. Size: 5 x 7 inches Arches 140 lb. Cold Press paper Winsor & Newton…
Creating Complex Fur Patterns in Watercolor
Here’s the entire step formula in creating complex fur patterns in watercolor, using Tyler, this Aussiedoodle as a model, specifically, the lower part of his right ear. I hope these short lessons will be useful to you in your own paintings! Items for Download: Outline Drawing Materials List Aussiedoodle Ear Reference…
Part 2: How to Create Complex Fur Patterns in Watercolor
Here’s Part 2 of the FREE lesson on “How to Create Complex Fur Patterns in Watercolor.” Part 1 contains valuable content and materials for download. See Part 1 HERE. I’m using Tyler, this Aussiedoodle as a model, specifically, the lower part of his right ear. Let me know in the comments…
How to Paint a Curly Haired Poodle in Watercolor
This study of a poodle in watercolor has just been revealed in the Online School! Creating curly hair in watercolor can be overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be intimidating, and you can do this! This course demonstrates how to create the curly black fur of this poodle in watercolor, using a process that…
How to Create Complex Fur Patterns in Watercolor, Part 1
The Conundrum of Complex Fur Welcome to Part 1 (of 3) of this FREE mini-course on how to create complex fur patterns in watercolor! A full course on this subject is in development, to be released at the end of May, and I’m offering these small lessons to provide a taste of what will come….
How to Paint a Black Dog in Watercolor
In this tutorial, I’ll demonstrate how to paint a realistic black dog in watercolor. This little mongrel begs to be painted, and by mixing 3 or 4 colors you can create all kinds of different browns and blacks and tans, and even whites. Use thin applications of paint, allowing time to dry completely. I’ve learned…
Watercolor Materials and Supplies
Experimenting with watercolor materials and supplies is an ongoing adventure – there are many great brushes, paper, and paints, and every artist has their favorites. I encourage you to research and experiment until you find what works best for you. Over time, I’ve discovered supplies that work best for my needs, and hope this information…
How to Paint a Dog’s Eye in Watercolor, Free Tutorial
If you aren’t sure where to start when painting animals, this lesson on how to paint a dog’s eye in watercolor may be the solution! This post contains a short video from my Youtube channel, along with photos of the process, and you can see the free step by step video tutorial at my Online…
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