Written by Sandra Strait
Hahnemühle now has a Bookmark Painting Set that includes a pad of bookmarks, three Schmincke watercolor pans, and a mini brush. Hahnemühle kindly sent me a set so I could … Continue reading “TUTORIAL: Paint a Sunset Reflection with Hahnemühle’s Bookmark Painting Set”
Written by Sandra Strait
October is a time of year with spectacular colors. Let’s celebrate by painting an October Sunset. We’ll use wet-into-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, and paint the whole thing with a large … Continue reading “TUTORIAL: How to Paint an October Sunset in Watercolor”
Written by Sandra Strait
Today, we’re going to paint a mountain bluebird using three colors and white gouache. To keep things simple, I’ve written a step by step with minimal instruction (you know the … Continue reading “TUTORIAL: How To Paint a Mountain Bluebird in Watercolor”
Written by Sandra Strait
Did you know that October 1st is World Postcard Day, and October is International Dinosaur Month, and October 11th is National Fossil Day? Well. I think that calls for a … Continue reading “TUTORIAL: How to Paint a T-Rex Postcard in Watercolor”
Written by Angela Fehr
What if the easiest way to learn watercolor was also the best way? I love asking a question that makes me feel audacious! How could doing the easy thing be … Continue reading “SPECIAL FEATURE: “My Favorite Way of Making Watercolor Easier” by Angela Fehr”
Written by Sandra Strait
Today, I’m showing you how to paint a kitten in the straw, using simple shapes and a few colors. Draw the Kitten In the video, you’ll notice that I add … Continue reading “TUTORIAL: How to Paint a Little Kitten in Watercolor”
Written by Angela Fehr
I’ve always loved language. Finding exactly the right word to describe something gives me a bit of a thrill, or perhaps, a “frisson.” I share this love with my family … Continue reading “SPECIAL FEATURE: “Your Art Will Tell Your Secrets” by Angela Fehr”
Written by Angela Fehr
At the heart of watercolor painting there are really only a few techniques you are tasked with learning. Working wet in wet, wet on dry, dry brush, just master these…and … Continue reading “SPECIAL FEATURE: “How My Tools Help Create Watercolor Breakthroughs!” by Angela Fehr”
Written by Angela Fehr
I’m so honoured to be guest posting for World Watercolor Month! It seems hard to believe that we’ve been celebrating this international watercolor event for eight years now and I … Continue reading “SPECIAL FEATURE: “Chasing The Light” with Angela Fehr”
Written by Ruth Korch
Hello Everyone! My name is Ruth Korch, and I’m an artist & calligrapher, who not only passionately loves watercolor, but who also has an on-going “love affair” with all things … Continue reading “TUTORIAL: A Decorated Letter ~ in the style of Adolf Bernd”
Written by Sandra Strait
Today I’m here to show you how to do a painting is of a young boy and his dog wandering through trees on a snowy night. These instructions could be … Continue reading “TUTORIAL: How to Paint A Winter’s Night in Gouache”
Written by Ruth Korch
The art of decorating capital letters can be traced all the way back to the 5th century. In ancient manuscripts, scribes would decorate the capital letters or “versals” for added … Continue reading “TUTORIAL: The Ancient Art of Letter Illumination”
