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Flow State: Why it Matters and How to Access it
Flow state has the potential to really benefit you and your work, so how do you access it? Find out the benefits and how to access a state of flow.
My Advice for Painting Large Pieces
Painting large paintings in watercolor can be intimidated, but this simple method could make it a whole lot easier.
10 Tips to Conquer Creative Block
Creative block can feel frustrating and demoralizing…here are some simple tips to get over creative block.
When Stagnation Hits, Get out of Town
If you feel stuck or as if you’ve stagnated, the cure is easy: Get out of town. Travel is one of the best ways to reinvigorate your mind and renew your soul. Find out simple ways to get the benefits.
4 Reasons to Try Painting En Plein Air
If you’ve never tried painting en plein air, there’s good reason to give it a whirl. I just did it this past weekend and it was a lot of fun but also very educational.
Specialty Watercolor Brush Demo: Blooms, Cat Tongue, Filbert Grainer and Fan
Anxious to try some new watercolor brushes? I demonstrate four different specialty brushes to spark your creativity. Which one’s your favorite?
What Your Inner Voice Does to Your Sleep
Your inner voice may be doing a number on your ability to get a good night sleep. And that is not good for your creativity! Here’s what you can do.
Black Watercolor Paper Tips
Black watercolor paper may sound a little strange, but I tested it out and share my thoughts with you in this week’s video.
Do You Get in Your Own Way?
Do you get in your own way? Letting the “junk” takeover what’s in your head is what keeps us from moving forward and making progress.
The Gift of making mistakes
Making mistakes can be a huge frustration and source of fear for us when we embark on new hobbies or interests. But mistakes, in actuality, are gifts. Here’s why…
Tips to Take Make Your Paintbrushes Last Longer
If you spend good money on your watercolor brushes, you probably want to be sure they last as long as possible. In this post, I share easy tips to care for your brushes so they last for the duration.
The Easiest Color Palette to Create
If you are overwhelmed by creating color palettes, start with the easiest: The monochromatic color scheme. In this video, I teach you how to create one and the basics of applying tints, tones and shades to the color scheme.
Using Salt with your watercolors
Interested in trying the salt technique with your watercolors? Find out what you need to know to get the results you want.
The Only 3 Types of brushes You Need to Paint with watercolors
If you’ve been struggling to figure out what watercolor brushes are most important, I’m here to tell you that you only need three types. In this post, I give you all the info you need to make the right decisions about your watercolor brushes.
2 Ways to paint a graduated wash
The Graduated Wash is a foundational technique that is so useful for painting with watercolors. In this post, I discuss how to do a graduated wash with a wet on wet technique, as well as, with a wet on dry technique.
how to Fix washed out or too dark watercolors
If you struggle to get the right value in your watercolor paint…with it either being too washed out or too dark, the tea to butter method will have you mastering the paint to water ratio in no time.
Studio stories: Wolf and Baby Crow
This custom commission captured the essence of a very momentous moment in my customer’s life. Follow along as I paint this very special watercolor commission.
An Easy Way to Fix Buckled Watercolor Paper
If you find your watercolor paper has buckled and is warped or wavy after completing a watercolor painting, this super easy trick will have your painting flat in no time.
3 Ways to paint realistic clouds
If you find your clouds look a bit on the cartoony side, these three simple and stress-free techniques will have your watercolor clouds looking more realistic in no time.
3 Biggest Lessons for Painting with Watercolors
These 3 Lessons for Painting with Watercolors will make a huge difference in your watercolor practice. Find out the 3 simple things that made a big difference in my watercolors improving.