Watercolor painting tips If you do not stretch your watercolor paper you will usually find that your paper has cockled (the creasing or wrinkling of a surface) or warped during painting to a varying degree. Then when you try to frame it your painting will not sit flat on its mat. I have a technique [...] → Continue Reading Picture framing:Removing cockles from a watercolor painting
How does mold develop in your watercolor palette One of my students brought in the photo below of mold or fungus growing over some of the watercolor paints in his palette. Figure 1: Mold or fungus on growing on watercolor paint in palette I have heard of this for many years though I have never [...] → Continue Reading Mold on watercolors in your palette
What is art masking fluid and how is it used? Masking fluid is liquid latex, which is a natural rubber, though there are synthetic versions of it as well. As a watercolor artist it allows you to protect parts of your painting allowing you to quickly paint over areas of your paper without having to [...] → Continue Reading Art Masking Fluid
Watercolor Brushes Brushes used when painting with watercolor come in many forms and quality levels. Some of the most common types are: Round Brushes Flat Brushes Mop Brushes Fan Brushes Rigger Brushes I use round brushes for 95% of my work, but also use all the others as I need them. For beginners Round Brushes [...] → Continue Reading Watercolor Brushes and Paint for Beginners
Watercolor Materials So you want to paint with watercolors? Painting with Watercolor can be a little daunting for beginners starting out with this wonderful medium but there are steps you can take to make learning it as easy as possible. These steps will also ensure you develop good habits which will make your watercolor painting [...] → Continue Reading Watercolor Painting for Beginners
This is my recommended watercolor painting starting kit for my students. It may not suit everyone so please check with your teacher for his or her requirements. Paper Arches Rough, 300gsm, one full sheet 56cm x 76cm, cut into quarters. Do not skimp on paper, poor quality paper will make it impossible to do good [...] → Continue Reading Watercolor Painting Starting Kit
Atmospheric beach sunset: Watercolor painting of an sunset on a pebbly beach with figures and reflections.
Atmospheric beach sunset: Watercolor painting of an sunset on a pebbly beach with figures and reflections.
Rising Mist, San Diego Harbor : Demonstration of how to paint an early morning misty scene with boats, water, and reflections.
Venice Sunset: Demonstration watercolor painting of a dramatic Venetian sunset with iconic buildings such as the Santa Maria Della Salute church.
