How To Fix Misshapen Watercolor Brushes
I recently bought a set of nice watercolour brushes online, yet to my utter dismay they arrived damaged. The bristles were completely misshapen. Just because they arrived out of shape doesn’t meant...
View ArticleStep-by-Step Painting of A Cottage
I’m stuck waiting for some sewing patterns to arrive later in the month in the mail, so I have a lot of time to pass. Time to practice other hobbies! I thought I would show you a step-by-step of my...
View ArticleA Painting A Day – Day One
I enjoy painting, but I am not very good at it. I do want to improve though and the best way to do that is to practice. So I have set myself a challenge: do a painting a day. Of course, I am also the...
View ArticleA Painting A Day – Day Two
I haven’t given up yet; day two of my painting a day challenge. This time I was trying to practice painting water, trying to get a bit more of a realistic look… This is the unfinished version of the...
View ArticleA Painting A Day – Three
Today’s painting was inspired by a video lesson taught by Jeremy Ford. The entire lesson is designed to get you painting relatively quick and simple paintings. Suffice to say that a professional’s...
View ArticleA Painting A Day – Day Four
I’m experimenting more with my watercolours. Yesterday I enjoyed painting the dandelion flowers, however I struggled a bit with the background wash (getting back runs). I decided to try the painting...
View ArticlePainting A Day – Perspective Acorns
Distance can give us perspective. No I don’t mean the type of perspective you consider when doing art; I’m referring to the way we consider our lives. So often we get bogged down by little details that...
View ArticleMaking of the Watercolor Doorway Painting
As promised on our Instagram account, here is the step-by-step process of my watercolour painting. It’s a great way to see how a painting improves over time with consecutive washes. All the colors that...
View ArticleTypes of Watercolor Easels
If you just bought your paintbrushes and paints, chances are you haven’t even thought about buying an easel. For many people its an unnecessary purchase, particularly if painting in watercolour....
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