by lbaur | Aug 14, 2020 | Postcard Paint-Alongs
Super-simple and minimal supplies: a watersoluble pen, a wet brush and a postcard or sketchbook. This is basically a form of line-and-wash, but doesn’t seem to be taught or discussed much. My favorite super-lightweight sketching strategy. 24 min. Supplies for...
by lbaur | Aug 14, 2020 | Postcard Paint-Alongs
Choosing a manageable subject and simplifying a scene. Plus, suggesting a stormy sky and rocky texture. 20...
by lbaur | Aug 14, 2020 | Postcard Paint-Alongs
An easy way to get a nice, round moon without masking, plus a variety of techniques for suggesting trees, foliage and branches. 24 min. Supplies for postcard paint-alongs: watercolor paper, about 4×6″ (10×15 cm)Size is not terribly important as...
by lbaur | Aug 14, 2020 | Postcard Paint-Alongs
A simple iris painted wet-into-wet within shapes. Plus, a strategy for painting “out-of-focus” backgrounds on florals. 24 min. Supplies for postcard paint-alongs: watercolor paper, about 4×6″ (10×15 cm) Size is not terribly important as far...
by lbaur | Aug 9, 2020 | Classes and Workshops
$225, 6 weeks, Thursdays, 9-11 am Pacific Time, Jan 21-Feb 25, 2021 Experience level—any level Capacity: 16 students maximum (must have 6 enrolled for course to run) What do you love about color? Wild brilliant color or soft semi-neutrals? Mostly monochrome or all...
by lbaur | Aug 9, 2020 | Classes and Workshops
$150, 4 weeks, Saturdays, 10 am – 12 noon Pacific Time, Oct 31 – Nov 21 Experience Level: novices Capacity: Maximum of 12 (must have 6 enrolled for course to run) By “novice” I mean you have your own basic watercolor supplies and have completed...
by lbaur | Jul 30, 2020 | Second Sunday Live Demos
Negative painting requires us to override the way our visual system is designed to work. Our eyes and the visual part of our brains are designed to identify “things” so we can navigate the world and work with tools and objects around us. Negative painting requires us...
by lbaur | Jul 30, 2020 | Second Sunday Live Demos
What’s the difference between “student-grade” and “artist-grade” (professional) watercolor paper? And how do I know which is which? What’s the best brand? Surface? Weight? Do I really have to use the expensive stuff? And (please,...
by lbaur | Jul 30, 2020 | 2SLD Archive
What should you consider when choosing watermedia brushes? How many (and what kind) of brushes do you really need? How do natural and synthetic brushes compare? Is real Kolinsky sable really worth the expense? What’s the best type of brush...
by lbaur | Jul 25, 2020 | 2SLD Archive
A lot of people have asked me to talk about what brands of paint I use (most of them!) and what colors I have on my palette (way too many!). I’m always at a loss, because I am constantly playing around with the colors on my palette. I’m just as much of a sucker...
by lbaur | Apr 24, 2020 | How-to
This article is the fifth in a series about creating paintings with more emotion, power and personal meaning. Here are links to the first four: Is My Painting Done?Are You a “Photocopier”? There’s a Better WayThe Lazy Way to Build Painting ConfidencePainless...
by lbaur | Apr 3, 2020 | How-to
This article is the fourth in a series about creating paintings with more emotion, power and personal meaning. Here are links to the first three: Is My Painting Done?Are You a “Photocopier”? There’s a Better WayThe Lazy Way to Build Painting Confidence I know that...
