Don’t Ask “How Can I Paint ___ in Watercolor?” Instead, Flip the Question
Instead, explore different watercolor effects and “textures” and ask “What does this watercolor effect remind me of? What could I use it to suggest?”
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Make your own symmetrical circular designs for mandalas or other circular paintings. All you need are a plate and a piece of office paper! This video shows you how to do it.
Loosen Up Your Watercolor Painting—Here’s an Exercise to Try
Every time I lead a class or workshop, more than half of the participants mention the goal of “loosening up”. Here’s a skill-building exercise to help you move in that direction.
“Just-So” Stories (part 1)
This activity can take some time to “complete”. Don’t feel that you have to finish it in one sitting. In fact, you will likely get more out of it if you return to embellish and add to it later. I’ve deliberately split this activity into two posts. I’ve found I get more creative and flexible…
Painless Watercolor Planning, Part 2: Choose & Refine Your Painting Concept
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 Way The Lazy Way to Build Painting Confidence Painless Watercolor Planning, Part 1: Exploratory Drawing I’ve broken up my…
The Most Important Watercolor How-To
Having trouble finding the time and energy to paint? Try designing some Anti-Rules!
Pattern Play
Do you love intricate patterns? The wild popularity of Zentangle tells me a lot of us do! What is the fascination? The soothing repetition? The almost-magical emergence of form from a few simple shapes? The need to pay close attention that blocks out cares and worries? The echo of Nature’s beautiful intricacies? Whatever the reason, winter is a perfect…