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 as […]
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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’t
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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 loves
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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 choice
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Today I decided to do a little composition of sketchy geraniums using watercolor pencils. These are traditional Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer pencils, which are easy and uncomplicated to use. Materials To paint these Pots of Geraniums in Watercolor Pencil – easy loose style – I wanted to do something that would work on ordinary sketch paper,
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In this video I’m bringing a bit of color into a grey January day and enjoying some loose poppy painting. This tutorial is for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced watercolor painter. Relax and let the color and the water do the work as you sketch a loose design and simply enjoy the
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Here’s a quick and easy relaxation exercise to warm you up to painting again after an exhausting Christmas break! Two adorable little birds waiting to adorn someone’s birthday card! My Materials I decided to paint these little cuties on a piece of Bockingford 140lb watercolor paper. Because I don’t use a lot of water for
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This mystical painting is quick and easy to do with the help of DANIEL SMITH Primatek colors. But if you don’t have them, I suggest alternative colors below. The first full moon of each year, occurring in January, is traditionally known as the WOLF MOON. Reasons for this include the fact that in the US
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I have a detailed real-time tutorial using Viviva paints and Bockingford paper for you on YouTube here: This Rooster is painted in a loose style using wet-in-wet technique and minimal detail, with a strong abstract background. I used a No. 7 round and a No. 14 round brush, and a set of Viviva colors on
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Here’s a really pretty design for a Valentine’s Day Card with watercolor flowers for your sweetheart or best friend, with an eco-friendly touch. Try your hand at making some hand-made paper and embed seeds in it, which you can then plant and watch them grow in your garden! You don’t need much in the way
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Join me as I select my special new palette for florals in 2022 and paint a beautiful rose bouquet ideal for Valentines Day. First of all a word or two about the colors I have chosen for the new Spring 2022 palette for florals. Here is a list of the actual colors and comments about
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Join me for a morning in my studio as I explore doodling with flowers, leaves and trees and using experimental and easy techniques every watercolor artist needs to learn. Create backgrounds and floral designs that have that little bit of extra organic oomph. Let’s get started! How to Create Easy Relaxing Watercolor Doodles from my
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Grab yourself a few minutes of me-time and paint this meditative rose watercolor, then turn them into a quick last minute gift for the book-lover in your life! Using one sheet of paper, a waterproof pen and the colors which are sitting on your palette you can easily create this pretty bookmark in just a
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I use a scalpel, cotton buds and two colors to create this stunning loose watercolor painting of seasonal festive greenery for your Christmas decor. Discover my tips and tricks for creating quick and easy striking decor for your home. Join me now! Quick Easy Ivy Leaf Tutorial in Real Time Try some of my methods
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This quick and easy tutorial is for the dog-lovers in your life! In just a few minutes you can create a simple, effective Christmas Card, and you don’t have to stick to the yellow color – brown or black would work just as well! You can get the free sketch here. I did this painting
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As they often say, less is more. This pared-down, Scandinavian style watercolor Christmas card of a Robin, and a second quick one of a Christmas tree, are ideal for those who like a neutral, linear and simple decor in their life. I painted the Robin in only four colors, Burnt Sienna, Sepia Brown, Vermillion Red
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On trend at the moment, Bokeh is a fascinating technique for making effective backgrounds for all sorts of subjects. Once you’ve given it a try chances are you’ll be addicted to it, and will find yourself adding Bokeh to just about everything you paint! “Bokeh” is a Japanese word which means “out of focus” or
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Looking out the studio window at my bird table gave me the idea to paint this tutorial. You can put any birds on the painting, blue tits and robins would be great for a European setting, and chickadees or cardinals suit the North American natural world very well. If you need help painting those other
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