

September 20th, 2015
Watercolor Class Preview: Lavar gives a live lesson to a live audience, complete with questions from the audience How to paint a realistic dog portrait Why sketching and tracing paper is your safety net if your entire painting falls apart How to create highlights with liquid frisket (also called masking fluid) without ruining expensive brushes How your painting process affects balance Why it's useful to compare the process of painting to the process of building a house How to paint realistic animal fur How to layer your painting for realistic results How to lift paint How to paint delicate areas Why...
Categories: Advanced Lessons , All Lessons

September 10th, 2015
Watercolor Class Preview: Kung gives a live lesson to a live audience, complete with questions and comments from the audience How to paint a shiny surface (apple) versus a fuzzy surface (kiwi) Learn about the qualities to consider when choosing your subject, composition, and color scheme How to draw a sketch from a still life before you begin painting Learn why it is best to not draw your initial sketch too heavily Learn about angles and how to measure them with a still life Why it is important to mix masking fluid well before using it How to protect your...
Categories: Beginner Lessons , All Lessons

April 19th, 2015
Watercolor Class Preview: How to pack your watercolor painting supplies in a carry-on for long-distance travel How to pack watercolor paper without creasing Why use a good-quality watercolor sketchbook for travel How to correctly pack your paints, pallet and paintbrushes in a ziplock bag Why it is always important to be prepared and have all your materials secure while traveling How to prep your pallet with paint before you travel How to pack your watercolor supplies for local, short-distance travel
Categories: Technique Lessons , Beginner Lessons , All Lessons

October 21st, 2014
Watercolor Class Preview: How to create special effects with masking fluid without ruining your brush What colors to use for an overcast, snowy, winter scene How to paint a background wash How to take paint off with paper towels How to add texture with a spray bottle as paint is drying How to paint evergreen trees How to paint water How to take off masking fluid without ripping your paper How to glaze painted paper with new paint How to paint boulders How to paint a wooden log How to use a needlepoint brush to paint branches How to plan...
Categories: Intermediate Lessons , All Lessons