Greg Conley

Watercolour Calistoga, CA, USA The art of Barbara Nechis reflects the rhythms of life in a manner both primal and sensitive. Her artistic vision, one that goes to the core of what creativity and being an artist true to oneself is, first struck a chord with the public when Watercolor The Creative Experience was published in 1979. By the time Watercolor From the Heart was published in 1993 she was well into her own personal artistic journey. She has termed her style of painting "abstract realism," but the actual essence and power of her work lies in her ability to reign...

A watercolor technique every painter needs to know. It's a basic building block.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Pennsylvania artist Frank Webb, the veteran watercolor artist and teacher, continues to wow those who attend his workshops. Now 82, he has been running his workshops for 29 years, displaying his mastery of composition and firm grasp of design concepts as interpreted through an expressively luminous color sense. He loves to paint and draw, and students and seasoned artists worldwide still love to see what he has to say. He has taught and painted in all 50 states and in 23 countries around the globe. Frank has acrued over 100 major awards including a Dolphin Fellowship from...

How to use a knife as a watercolor technique for scratching woodgrain textures onto wet paint for realistic trees.

Mixing the right colors is tough work, but Mako's got your back! Try these intermediate watercolor techniques to help you upgrade your color mixing skills!

Techniques for layering different colors without ruining your painting.

If you’re a beginner and have just started your watercolour journey, setting up your watercolor palette can seem a little daunting. Organizing your painting colors may seem trivial, but it comes with a lot of benefits. Setting up your color palette not only makes your painting experience easier but also saves you a lot of time.

What are you going to use for your palette? If you're like most artists you'll end up with several palettes including one special one that is your favorite. I happen to have aquired 8 ro 9 in my 35 years of painting. Are you a student or beginner on the cheap? For a basic palette use a plate, preferably white. Just something that is white, non-porous, and can hold some water. Ceramic, plastic, or metal, it doesn't matter in the long run, it's just a means to an end...making art. You can use recycled margarine containers, styrofoam meat trays, ice...