So, what is value? Value is the relative lightness and darkness in a hue. It also has an impact in other very important areas of your art. For example it will determine whether or not shapes have a three dimensional appearance, it will create depth in your subjects, and so on. Get To Know Values, Tints and Shades for Acrylic Painting There are two methods to alter the value of a hue. They are; Tint - this is when you want to decrease the value, or make it lighter. Shade - this means to make a hue darker, or increase the value. In the demo example you will discover two charts. One will s ..read more

Tips For Painting Faces With Watercolors video demo Here are some easy tips for painting human faces with watercolors Now let's be clear, we aren't painting cute little tattoos on kids faces like you see at the carnival. Instead, it's a study of human faces and heads. Not a portrait but trying to develop good ideas for painting faces in various angles including three-quarter views and back of the head. I also shared a fun and simple lesson for the front of the face. Be sure to check out how to paint simple faces with watercolors video when you have time. Onward! The profile view can give begi ..read more

Loose Watercolor Seascape With Boats About this seascape painting demo This loose watercolor seascape painting with boats is inspired from a photo reference. Of course many details were eliminated and others were added to make the scene my own. Colors were toned down a bit but still on the chromatic side for my style of art. I payed up the orange hues to contrast against the green water. As with all my work I try to use three layers to complete a painting. The first layer is some local colors, the second is where most of the work is done. Third layer is mostly darkest darks and some highlight ..read more

Loose Seascape Watercolor Video Demo In this video demo you’ll enjoy an unconventional approach to creating a loose watercolor seascape. It’s not a teaching video but you can certainly get some fresh ideas and inspiration for your next masterpiece. What was used to paint this landscape Materials used in this watercolor demo are as follows: Holbein paints; Cadmium red light, alizarin crimson, Cobalt blue, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow lemon, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, neutral tint Brushes – Princeton Neptune pointed round #12, #6, Rigger #3/4″, Silver brush black velvet jumbo ..read more

Loose Cityscape Watercolor Video Demo video demo In this video you’ll enjoy an unconventional approach to painting a loose watercolor cityscape. The video is in real-time so you can easily take in all the techniques without wondering how something was done. What was used to paint this landscape Materials used in this watercolor demo are as follows: Holbein paints; Cadmium red light, alizarin crimson, Cobalt blue, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow lemon, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, neutral tint Brushes – Princeton Neptune pointed round #12, #6, Rigger #3/4″, Silver brush black vel ..read more

Tips for painting loose watercolor landscapes video tutorial In this video I will demonstrate many tips and techniques for painting loose watercolors. The scene is inspired from a photo reference, but many changes were made during the creation process. Tip One - No drawing That's right, I went straight into the painting without a drawing. This allows for maximum creativity and loose brushwork. The more lines you have the more you will stay within them, like a coloring book. It only works because I'm familiar with how to draw perspective and have good basic drawing skills. Tip Two - Bounce aro ..read more

Watercolor Landscape Video Demo In this watercolor landscape video demo, I'll take you through my process of creating a loose scene with buildings, cars, trees and figures walking. I'll be using a photo reference for this demo. Let's start with the photo reference This photo was taken in Carytown, VA while visiting many years ago. The afternoon light was perfect so I took some photos. I tend to prefer corners when it comes to urban and cityscape scenery. I like the intersections as they offer a good start to designing a solid composition. I'm not a fan of copying what I see, instead I prefer ..read more

Easy watercolor landscape Are you looking for a fun and painting project? This step-by-step guide will show you how to create a beautiful easy watercolor landscape. You'll need just a few supplies, and we'll walk you through each step of the process. So grab your paints, brushes, and paper, it's time to paint! In this article we will cover; Materials you need What techniques are used Step-by-step guide How to level up your next landscape Conclusion Quite a bit of info to cover, so let's get started. How to paint an easy watercolor landscape This is a step-by-stap that is a perfect ..read more

4 Tips for how to manage water that will improve your watercolor art Discover tips on how to manage water by knowing where to place your materials. If you're just starting with watercolor painting, one of the most important things to learn is how to set up your space for optimal painting. This means arranging the palette, paper, and water in a way that makes it easy for you to work. In this blog post, we will teach you how to set up your space for successful watercolor paintings! How To Manage Water video tutorial In this tutorial we will cover the following topics; Where to place water res ..read more

How To Paint Clouds With Watercolor Let's learn how to paint clouds with watercolor, 3 step-by-step lessons that will rock your landscapes! Clouds are one of the most beautiful things to paint. They can be simple or complex, and there are endless possibilities when it comes to how you can paint them. In this blog post, we will walk you through the basics of how to paint clouds with watercolor for beginners, as well as some advanced tips that will help make your paintings even more realistic! If you are here I would assume you want to learn! Below are some projects that start very simple and p ..read more