Tips for Mixing Darks and Shadow Colors
Do you have a hard time getting your darks and shadows dark enough? Do you struggle with shadows on yellow and red objects? These tips might help!
Do you have a hard time getting your darks and shadows dark enough? Do you struggle with shadows on yellow and red objects? These tips might help!
Three methods for transferring a drawing to watercolor paper: using self-made graphite transfer, graphite transfer paper and clear acetate.
So many of us are over-busy, stressed and fully occupied with just getting a few more things crossed off our to-do lists. Deep down, we know we need a way to keep our thinking creative and flexible. We need a way to recharge and get back in touch with our dreams. But we get stuck on the “not enough time/space/skill” stumbling blocks. Creative Energy Journaling is a collection of the activities and practices I use and share with my students to keep my creative energy flowing even when life is biting me in the butt!
An easy way to scale up or down and get a rectangle with the same proportions. No calculating, just a straightedge.
Even if you do as I do and have a “(home)base palette” of 8 or 9 colors, there are times when you want to bring in other colors for a particular painting or series. Here’s how I do it to make sure I still have color harmony.
This video shows how to make a lightweight waterproof board to support a small watercolor painting while you work. This method will not prevent buckling, but the paper will flatten out again after it dries.
When the Big Pile of Nope in your studio gets too big and discouraging, it’s time to go mining!
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