It all begins with an idea.

April 13, 2023 class

It all begins with an idea.

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Keeping whites as the white of paper in watercolor can be a challenge, but with the right tools and know-how, as well as some practice you can learn different techniques to make sure your whites stay bright

Making cards for celebrations are a nice excuse to get back to painting and watercolor, if you’re lost your mojo a little. Here’s how you can make your own and the benefits if you give it a go

So, what’s the deal with describing paper in gsm or pounds? What does it mean? What type of paper do I need? The “lb/gsm” on the front of your sketchpad is the weight of the paper.

The weight of the paper is the most important factor in determining what you can do with your picture and what medium is best used.

For some reason, I have the bug, and by bug, I mean I really want to know how to draw. I want to be able to do human portraits, I want to draw not just a dog but this dog. I don’t know why I want to do this so much. I guess that’s why they call it a passion. Not there yet, but I’ve come a long way! Compare 2015 to 2021

One of my favorite exercises for beginning watercolorist is a watercolor doodle. This can be done with any color media – crayons, colored pencils, markers. It’s easy, looks cool when you’re done, and you learn a lot -- about your pigments (paint), their interactions with each other, different brushes, and how the water interacts, all without “ruining” a labored drawing.

What tools and materials do you need to have in front of you when you sit down to paint? Here’s some of my favorites. A space of one’s own, pens and pencils, inks or waterproof pens.

Making cards for celebrations are a nice excuse to get back to painting and watercolor, if you’re lost your mojo a little. Here’s how you can make your own and the benefits if you give it a go