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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’m here today to show you how I paint colorful whites by focusing on shapes, values and edges. I want to thank Daler-Rowney for sending me Aquafine watercolors to use […]
The blank page of a new painting can be terrifying, can’t it? That blank sheet of paper can have a contagious effect, and all my good intentions for my next […]
Taking your paints and sketchbook outside is an incredibly rewarding way to make unique memories of a special place, but if you find the thought of creating plein air intimidating, […]