A common question I receive on a daily basis for my watercolor courses – is what course should I take? So in this post – I’d like to break down…

NEW BEGINNINGS… I absolutely love the idea of a fresh start! There is just something about beginning with a clean slate and new opportunities! I typically get this feeling three…

MY PROBLEM… I will admit whole heartily – I have a problem when it comes to art supplies. If given the opportunity to buy a new pair of shoes to…

This week is inventory week in my art studio. I usually perform this ritual twice a year – once in the fall and once in the spring. Just making note…

Ink and watercolor are my favorite combo of paint supplies. They complement each other so well and also seem to add an element of surprise and unpredictability. The main inks…

The Modern Watercolorist Paint Supply List MY PAINT OBSESSION… I’m definitely a sucker when it some to paints. If there is a new paint supply at my local craft store…

Metallic and iridescent paints are some of my favorites for adding a bit of unexpected pizazz to my paintings. That being said – I’m not really a bling bling kind…

PROBLEM SOLVING WATERCOLOR MISTAKES I love using gouache and acrylic paints in my paintings! Why? Because they are my “mistake erasers.” These paints are great for hiding mistakes and covering…

THE PROBLEM OF LIGHTFASTNESS… Watercolor concentrates tend to be a pretty device supply when it comes to artists. The reason is because most are not lightfast… But what is lightfastness?…

For years watercolor brushes were always a mystery to me – why were some so expensive while others to inexpensive and was there really a difference? Well, the answer is…