Painting with Coffee – Watercolor Landscape Tutorial
When we think of watercolors we usually think of using a watercolor pan set or using watercolor paints from tubes. However, there are other less
October 28, 2020
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How to Paint Clouds Step by Step Tutorial
Learning how to paint clouds requires practice and some imagination. I am not one who typically likes “how to” approaches to painting, as there never
August 25, 2020
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How To Gesso Canvas – Step By Step Gesso Painting Tutorial
When teaching painting classes, I always get interest from students who want to learn how to gesso their own canvas. Therefore, I have outlined the
August 20, 2020
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What Colors Make Purple & How to Make Shades of Purple Color
There are so many different shades of purple! Knowing how to best make purple and what colors to mix to create it, is an absolute
July 22, 2020
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How to Sketch Out a Painting and Create a Painting Sketch
Do you wonder how to go about actually starting your painting? What steps to take to bring it beyond a blank canvas? Well, you are
July 9, 2020
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How to Paint a Night Sky Tips & Night Sky Painting Tutorial
The allure of painting a night sky has been with us ever since the invention of painting. Nature in general has mesmerized artists from the
June 26, 2020
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Watercolor Portrait Painting Tutorial – Painting with Watercolors for Beginners
I love working with watercolor paints and learning more about painting in watercolors. This watercolor portrait tutorial, will help to show how to approach painting
May 15, 2020
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Watercolor Painting Tutorial – Step by Step Painting Lemons
Getting started with watercolor painting When just getting started learning how to use watercolors, it can be a little daunting knowing how to to create
April 24, 2020
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Painting with a Limited Palette
A limited palette is when the colors used for a painting are limited to the bare essentials. Using such a palette can be incredibly helpful
April 20, 2020
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