
Gridding to the rescue! Your tools for practicing watercolor painting.
Gridding to the rescue! Gridding will help you get everything straight. Your output won't look like Naive Art unless that's what you want. Gridding will make sure that you get the proportions right. And it will enable you to put everything in the right places. Without squelching your creativity.
Categories: Preparing for Painting , Beginner TechniquesFebruary 29th, 2024
"April showers bring May flowers", so here's a fun floral-themed lesson for you to enjoy! Let's paint unique watercolor flowers - rose edition - with Dana as she walks us through some basic watercolor techniques.
Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas
February 29th, 2024
Gridding to the rescue! Your tools for practicing watercolor painting.
Gridding to the rescue! Gridding will help you get everything straight. Your output won't look like Naive Art unless that's what you want. Gridding will make sure that you get the proportions right. And it will enable you to put everything in the right places. Without squelching your creativity.
Categories: Preparing for Painting , Beginner Techniques
November 21st, 2023
Charting a Safe Course: Navigating Watercolor Painting Hazards
Discover essential safety tips for watercolor painting in this insightful article. Learn about selecting non-toxic materials, maintaining a safe workspace, and understanding potential hazards associated with certain pigments. Empower your artistic journey with practical guidance for a safe and mindful painting practice.
Categories: Watercolor LessonsLearn how to paint beautiful watery landscapes with reflections and human figures with Vinita Pappas' beginner-friendly tutorial.
Categories: Step-By-Step Painting Ideas , Watercolor Lessons
Watercolors "My degree, from the University of Maryland, is in Art Education, and I have taken master's level courses from the Maryland Art Institute in Baltimore. I taught art for four years at the middle school level, and taught courses in drawing and painting for the recreation department. I worked as a free lance graphic artist for several years in Asheville, NC. I currently have a studio in Fort Mill SC where I show my work and teach classes. I also provide graphic and website design to other creative small businesses." —Elizabeth McRorie
Categories: Watercolor Paintings Gallery
Are you looking for inspiration for your watercolor paintings? In this post, we're featuring a homegrown USA native artist with an impressive background in art. Amanda Fullerton's work is featured at festivals in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Her use of color, composition, and technique create a sense of depth and emotion that is truly captivating. By studying her work, amateur artists can learn the nuances of watercolor painting and improve their own skills. Check out a selection of her latest watercolors
Categories: Artists in Action
If you struggle with meditation, you're not alone. Many people find it difficult to quiet their minds and find inner peace. However, there is a simple and effective alternative that can help you achieve a more meditative state: watercolor painting. In this post, we'll explore how watercolor painting can help you find inner calm, even if you can't meditate.
Categories: Watercolor Lessons , Preparing for Painting , Beginner Techniques
On the Net Watercolor - France Artist Statement: "Time is made of pearls, each a world apart, each a complete life you may call a moment. It's not real, not unreal, it's made of reality and perception. Some moments have a deep resonance with your soul. Watercolor is, for me, the most harmonious way to convey those vibes, through a smile, a color, a shine, a freshness, a just-a-little-something-I-can't-tale, a very special light echoing in me." Joel Tenzin
Categories: Watercolor Paintings Gallery
An introduction to a watercolor technique using salt to create special effects and textures in paintings.
Categories: Watercolor Lessons , Color Theory , Beginner Techniques
Thinking about adding a bit of fun to your watercolor paintings? Experiment with these unique-looking watercolor textures to add that extra bit of sparkle to your next masterpiece! You'd be surprised at what you can create with common household products.
Categories: Color Theory , Preparing for Painting , Beginner Techniques