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 […]
Written by Sandra Strait
Written by Sandra Strait
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 […]
Written by Angela Fehr
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 […]
Written by Sandra Strait
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Written by Angela Fehr
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 […]
Written by Ruth Korch
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 […]
Written by Sandra Strait
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 […]
Written by Ruth Korch
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 […]
Written by Sandra Strait
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 […]
Written by Angela Fehr
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, […]
Written by Andrea England