Learning to paint is a little like learning to cook. You do not necessarily need to become a five star chef. You need only to learn to prepare tasty, nutritious meals. Not everyone who takes brushes in hand will become …
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If you paint with watercolor, there’s always something new to master. In the past, an artist has had two choices: Paint in a tube or paint in a pan. Now, there’s a third choice: paint in a pencil. That’s right, …
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Water media artists now have an easier way to take their painting on the road without lugging heavy jugs of water. Plein air painting is a great way to get out of your normal comfort zone and a chance to …
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I’m pretty old-school, so I hadn’t really paid any attention to metallic, pearlescent or luminescent paints that crept up under my radar. The fact is, there’s been a quiet explosion of these shimmering hues, and so I figured it’s about …
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If you’re a watercolorist, you probably have an array of papers you’ve been using, and you’re also probably always looking for the perfect paper. If you paint loose and free, you may use Cold Press or Rough Press. If you …
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Watercolor can present many challenges – particularly if you’ve gotten your artistic feet wet with acrylics or oils before trying out watercolor. Many feel it’s ‘harder’ to use than other paints, but if you give it half a chance, you …
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If you’ve decided to give watercolor painting a try, one thing you need to experiment with is different types of paper. There are several basic types, and each manufacturer’s product has distinctive characteristics. Trying out a lot of papers can …
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I’ve been known to spend a bit of time on social media, and I’ve recently become involved with a discussion group of watercolorists that includes every level of expertise. From rank beginners with a set of paints from the dollar …
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I’ve recently treated myself to some new watercolors. Since my painting explorations have spanned a number of decades and may swing from one medium to the next over the course of years, I own many paints that are older than …
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If you’re busy with family, job, social obligations and all the other stuff life seems to throw at you,there’s probably little time to devote to painting. There always seems to be a valid and rational reason why you just don’t …
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I hadn’t painted with watercolor in a long time, and I decided to treat myself with new paints. I also decided to try a new brand for the bulk of my purchases. I chose a higher-end brand that I’d never …
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With summer in full swing, I thought I’d tell you about a nice, compact travel watercolor palette and paint set. I was all set to start touting the wonders of a pricey, top-of-the-line professional watercolor set. Then it dawned on …
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Every painter needs a palette – or twelve – and the John Pike Watercolor Palette is one of the nicest, sturdiest covered palettes you can buy. Most of us have used loads of flat surfaces for palettes – from Styrofoam …
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As promised, this entry looks at the wonderful world of watercolor. If you’ve dabbled with painting, you may have used pan watercolors as a child or used tube watercolors in an art class. However, there’s another kid on the block …
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Every tube of paint in your tabouret has unique characteristics and learning how each color behaves will be a big step in your artistic quest. This isn’t something you’ll learn all at once, and different manufacturers’ paints may behave slightly …
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