WHERE HAVE I BEEN… I’m sure you’ve noticed it’s been a while since I last spoke to you. After my last video in July – I knew I needed to take a bit of a break from the online realm and just work on the tasks before me as well as myself. At the time, I thought just a short…
IT’S FINALLY HERE… For years I’ve been dreaming on setting up my own online school for art and finally it’s here! And to celebrate, I’m offering a $10 DISCOUNT to my first course HOW TO PAINT WATERCOLOR POPPIES. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE COURSE!!!! Learn to Paint Watercolor Poppies was last modified: February 28th, 2018…
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READ BELOW FOR MORE INFO When I was first learning watercolor, the most difficult wash to achieve for me was a super sleek flat wash (or a layer of color that was solid from start to finish.) Now, after some years of experience under my belt, I’ve learned the ways of painting the perfect flat wash every time – and…
WHAT WATERCOLOR PAINT IS BEST FOR ME? If you stumbled upon this post, the first question you are most likely asking yourself is what paint is best for? Well, there are three deciding factors when choosing what paint is best for you… >>> COST <<< Everything is about that bling – especially when talking about student grade verses artist…
I know to some of you, ink may seem a bit strange to place on a watercolor supplies list. But for my artistic style, ink is essential for getting my desired look. So I want to go over some basics that will help you in your watercolor journey if you decide to try ink. So, without further ado, let’s jump…
This is probably one of the easiest and most recognizable supplies for watercolor. But since it is so recognizable and so familiar to us – sometimes we forget that this is actually where the magic really happens. You see…Watercolor is all about water control – which starts in your palette with your paint mixtures. So, my question to you is…
BRUSHES BRUSHES BRUSHES There literally seem to be hundreds of them at my local art shop. Now, I’m not sure about you, but when I was starting in watercolor, brushes were my most confusing supply. There are different shapes, kinds, sizes, brands, etc. So after meandering up and down the brush aisle for a good hour or two…
I’ve been asked many a time, “Why Watercolor Misfit?” Well, I think you need some background before I answer this question. As a kid, I remember being asked over and over again “what do you want to be when you grow up?” In some strange way, it seemed like your career somehow determined WHO YOU WERE as a…
Not many people think about tracing as a supply, but I promise if you have a heavy hand like mine – this could be your most essential supply ever. The reason is because your most essential part of any painting begins with a solid drawing – or what I like to refer to as the skeleton of your drawing.…
