Summer is here and what better way than to spend it painting one of your favorite vacation spots! I love painting the ocean because of its calming presence, but also because of its unique beauty that can be captured in so many different ways. I’ve decided to create a course called, Ocean Blues, that was […]
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For the Artist Beginning Their Journey
Learning something new can be an incredible rush. Like, overwhelming and a tad bit chaotic. The world of watercolors is a vast space full of possibilities and endless learning. My role allows me to help students begin and continue that artistic journey, adding many different techniques to the artist’s universe. So many of my students […]
The Basics Every Watercolor Artist Needs to Know About the Color Wheel
Colors are essential to an artist. But you already know that. As much as most artists would love to just choose any random color and get to painting, choosing the right color combinations is actually as much of a science as it is an art. Because depending on the colors you choose, they have the […]
4 Essentials for Glazing & Layering in Watercolor
To some people, watercolor can sometimes feel like you are racing against the clock – you’re trying to complete your artwork all in one coat of paint before it dries up. During one of my advanced courses, Beauty in Bloom, I finished my painting, allowed it to dry then added another layer of paint. My […]
Learn Realistic Watercolor Painting Techniques
Are you someone that has surpassed the basics in their watercolor journey? Are you wanting to learn more realistic watercolor painting techniques? In this blog post, I am going to talk about some advanced techniques you can use in your next painting to make it more realistic. (If you haven’t yet, you can also watch […]
Why take a watercolor course for beginners online?
Are you interested in starting watercolor painting as a hobby, but don’t know where to start? Watercoloring can be a bit overwhelming when you’re a beginner — there are so many different supplies, techniques to learn, and pictures to choose from. You want to take watercolor seriously, so you’ve thought about joining a watercolor class. […]
Improve your Art + Make New Friends – 4 Reasons to Surround Yourself With Creative People
How can you improve your art? First of all, let me ask you a quick question: What do you see when you think about artists? A lonely person locked away in their studio, creating their masterpieces without ever talking to anyone during that process? If so, you are not alone. But the truth is: Making […]
4 Ways the Starving Artist Stereotype is Holding You Back (and how to reframe it!)
I’m sure you’ve heard of the starving artist stereotype before. And if you’re here you probably have thought about becoming a full time artist or following a creative career path. Art is your passion and you know deep down in your heart that this is what you always wanted to do! But there is something […]