I have made a few updates to my palette recently that I will share in this post. I’m also happy to report that I’ve slowly started drawing and painting again after a few months of dealing with a hand injury that prevented me from sketching …
The most important thing I learned about watercolors is to choose them by the pigments they are made of, not by their name. Watercolor manufacturers pick the name on the tube mainly for marketing reasons, so you can never be sure if your Indian Yellow, …
In the second part of the beginner’s guide to watercolors we’ll take a closer look at different watercolor painting techniques, some very basic thoughts about color mixing, and some common mistakes that a lot of beginners run into. If you want to take a look …
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Exploring watercolor as a beginner can be a bit tricky, but it is a great medium to explore in your sketchbook. There are many stumbling blocks around this beautiful technique, and a lot of helpful tips for beginners who want to learn watercolor. When I …
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The process of exploring nature, either through art or through simple observation, can set a number of things in motion in us humans. I want to talk about these effects today, and show why there are many positive aspects about being in and around nature …
Painting clouds and skies can be deeply meditative, and I love to do it especially in the morning, and in little breaks throughout the day. You can observe clouds everywhere, and the sky can always be your subject. I have dedicated pages in the front …
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You might be perfectly happy with the pre-made pan set that you got from the art store – and that’s perfectly fine. I was happy with my Winsor & Newton Cotman paint for many years, until it fell apart. However, if you want to tweak …
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In order to develop a creative habit, you will have to overcome a few obstacles. The good news is that this isn’t actually so hard to do when you have a plan. This plan will work for all kinds of creative goals, no matter if …
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Taking a break from social media, and then quitting it entirely, had a huge impact on my life and business. If you have recently questioned your use of social media, you might want to read this article. How I got started with social media A …
Just a quick announcement about my online teaching: All of my current nature journaling classes are now available as a one-time purchase on my website. Each course has around 1.5 hours of video demonstrations, and features one or more practical sketching projects so you can …
