The newest course has been revealed in the Online School – How to Paint a Tiger in Watercolor! Here’s a summary of the process. I invite you to visit the school to view the entire step by step video course! Step by Step Images – Tiger in Watercolor Establish the features of the eyes, nose,…
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How to Paint Black Fur in Watercolor
One of the things I love about watercolors is the transparency of the paint. When painting black fur in watercolor, I like to layer thin applications of color, allowing drying time in between. This creates depth in texture and rich dark colors – especially effective for dark brown or black fur. As a beginner, I…
How to Paint a Black Cat in Watercolor
How to Paint a Black Cat in Watercolor, the full step-by-step video, is live at my Online School! You can view a taster video on my Youtube channel. This tutorial is available with the monthly subscription, or as a single course. Here’s the Process:
World Watercolor Month 27 “Titan”
Day 27 of World Watercolor Month Mini painting, approx. 3 x 4 inches on Arches Cold Press paper This is “Titan.” We adopted him two years ago from Forgotten Felines and Fidos in Germansville, PA. He has crossed eyes, feline aids, and upper respiratory issues, which cause him to breathe through his mouth. His one…
World Watercolor Month 15 Aussiedoodle!
Day 15 of World Watercolor Month approx. 4 x 5 inches You didn’t miss a post yesterday – I created a painting, but wasn’t happy with it, and am not ready to share it yet. But here is today – an Aussiedoodle! The Aussiedoodle is a cross between an Australian Shepherd and…
World Watercolor Month, Day 12 Spaniel
Day 12 of World Watercolor Month: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel approx. 3.5 x 4. 5 inches
World Watercolor Month Day 8
Day 8 of World Watercolor Month I’m on an owl kick. Watercolor and ink on vintage dictionary page, approx. 5 x 5 inches
World Watercolor Month Day 4, Bald Eagle
“Bald Eagle” Watercolor on Arches Cold Press paper 5 x 7 inches I created day 4 for World Watercolor Month yesterday, but didn’t like it – set it aside – and came up with something completely different. This experience – coming up with a new painting every day – provides the opportunity to experiment with…
How to Paint a Watercolor Retriever Dog
It’s a beautiful day here in Central Pennsylvania! Here’s what’s happening in the studio: The newest course has been released to the Online School, based on the most popular Youtube channel video, How to Paint a Realistic Retriever in Watercolor! This is a great tutorial to practice creating fur markings. Since this dog is comprised…
I’ll being going Live on Facebook at 12:05 p.m. today, creating this 3d dragonfly in watercolor – a great project for kids! Here’s the supply list: 3 Colors: blue, yellow, and red. I use Winsor & Newton paints: Winsor Blue, Cadmium Yellow, and Quinacridone Red, but there are less expensive options. Small brush – we…