Today I decided to start my painting session with another neurographic exercise. I found a different approach described on YouTube – there is so much variation out there in how to do this technique, most of which have gone a long way from the original methods, and which, to tell the truth, I find moreRead more ⟶
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Paint a Sunflower on Canvas
On our Facebook group we have a challenge running right now, with a prize at the end of May, to paint a sunflower painting every day until the end of the month. The idea is to use the sunflower as a warm-up for your painting session, and to practice skills without having to decide whatRead more ⟶
Floral Cards to make in under ten minutes
Who wouldn’t love to receive one of these delicately painted but “oh so easy!” little cards? I know I was thrilled when I received a similar one from an online supporter who gave me permission to adapt her design into the cards I’m showing you now. For these paintings the requirements are absolutely minimal. AnyRead more ⟶
Sunflowers and Bird Houses
Sunflowers are one of the most popular flowers for artists to paint, and they also are very popular as themes for interior decor, especially for garden rooms, conservatories and even kitchens, as the cheerful sunflower face seems to fit well into places where the sun often shines. For this painting I decided to add someRead more ⟶
Easy Dragonfly and Neurographic Art
I did a great warm-up before painting today. For the first time I tried an exercise in Neurographic art, and you can see this at the start of the video below. I brought my own unique twist to it, so do have a look! Try Neurographic Art to Relax and Release Your Creativity We’re allRead more ⟶
Chickadee on Magnolia Flowers
How to paint this simple loose Magnolia branch with a tiny Chickadee sitting in the blossoms. After a recent short holiday in Canterbury, England, I just had to paint a branch of magnolia blossoms, as they were so beautiful this spring. The Chickadee is also on holiday from the States, and asked if he couldRead more ⟶
White Orchids on a Bokeh Background
I had a lot of fun painting this elegant white orchid using white gouache on a previously prepared bokeh background. The sketch is available to download on our website FREE of charge, along with all our other tutorial sketches. All the materials I used for this painting of White Orchids on a Bokeh Background areRead more ⟶
Cute Easter Bunny and Friends
Here’s a simple, whimsical Bunny and his little friends for you to try as an Easter card or gift. The sketch is available to download here on our website FREE of charge, along with all our other tutorial sketches. All the materials I used for this painting of a Cute Easter Bunny and Friends areRead more ⟶
Easy to paint Beach Sand Dunes
Today’s Painting Here’s a simple beach scene with sand dunes for you to paint. I’m adding to my Gift from the Sea series today. Learn how to get a natural, windswept sky and simple blue sea with distant boats, and how to paint grasses and sea grapes, plus a simple wooden fence. Warm up yourRead more ⟶
Let’s paint loose and splashy watercolors!
This week I’ve been focussing on loose and splashy watercolors, and trying lots of techniques for achieving a random, carefree and loose effect in various subjects – from flowers to galaxies! Here I’ve collected together the paintings I’ve done this week, with their tutorial videos on YouTube so that you can try out some ofRead more ⟶
Hanging Baskets in Loose Watercolor
Springtime Flower Hanging Baskets in Loose Watercolor – EASY semi-abstract Painting Tutorial Hanging Baskets in Loose Watercolor: an easy semi-abstract watercolour flower-studded tutorial using a variety of watercolors, as well as getting started with paint color choice and mixing. Painting flowers is one of the best subjects to start, but why not go for aRead more ⟶
Springtime Daffodils and Bumble Bees in Loose Watercolor
Loose watercolor daffodils and bumble bees for beginners: an easy semi-abstract watercolour flower-studded landscape tutorial using a variety of watercolors plus watercolor pencils, as well as getting started with paint color choice and mixing. A good way for beginners to get started with loose watercolor is to play with semi-abstract designs. No painting needs toRead more ⟶
How to Paint Birds | Watercolor for Beginners
A good way for beginners to start with art is to learn how to draw and then paint little birds. They don’t have to be exact replicas of the real thing, and in fact using your imagination to create fantasy birds is one of the most rewarding ways to start your art journey. You canRead more ⟶
Paint a beautiful Sunset Postcard in Watercolor
It’s a lovely idea to share the view from your house or backyard with your friends or relatives who might not be able to get out and about in this post-covid world. Have you had a sunset outside your home so incredible you just HAD to take a photo? Why not personalise that photo asRead more ⟶
Potted Lemon Tree in Watercolor
Bring some sunshine into your day and paint this vibrant yellow potted lemon tree following my detailed demonstration and instructions. I decided to use my Alina Gallo set of paints for this little watercolor painting of a lemon tree, because her lemon colored paint is so vibrant and so reminiscent of real lemons I couldn’tRead more ⟶
Watercolor Geraniums in a Window Box
Here’s a simple, summery Mediterranean windowbox done in 15 minutes using my new set of A. Gallo handmade watercolors. This set is a perfect palette especially suited to the warm hues of the southern climate. Equally at home in the rest of the world, this is a little gift to treasure for anyone who lovesRead more ⟶
Italian Landscape with A. Gallo paints
A kind and generous YouTube subscriber and customer kindly sent me a lovely gift of a set of Alina Gallo handmade Italian paints, which I am trying out for the very first time in this painting. What better to test Italian watercolors than a little Italian landscape! This is a distillation of the iconic TuscanRead more ⟶
Loose Watercolor Anemones
Anemones are a favorite flower for the house and look good tucked into a corner. The same goes for a painting of a bunch of anemones in whatever color you like best, as they come in every shade from white to deep purple. So let’s get painting! In this video I talk about the choiceRead more ⟶