About Lian Zhen Lian Quan Zhen is a popular watercolor and Chinese painting artist and teacher in the US and abroad. He is one of the most popular authors of North Light Books that has published three of his books as shown bellow. Lian started sketching and painting in his childhood and continue as hobby […]
How to Paint Birch Trees with Watercolor
About Peter Humeniuk Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Peter Humeniuk has had a lifelong fascination with art. From the 4 year old who spent all his spare time drawing; through graphics and design at the Ontario College of Art; to the professional watercolourist who owns a gallery featuring his own work, Humeniuk has never given […]
Watercolour Painting Demonstration – Painting An Iris
By Rex Beanland I was born in England, raised in Canada and now live in Calgary, Alberta. I paint full time and am very active in various art groups in Calgary and British Columbia. My work is know for a bold use of colour and value. I work in watercolour and acrylic and I am […]
Watercolor Still Life Painting Step by Step
This lesson is courtesy of Rod Webb. Rod is a veteran Watercolorist from New Zealand. You can learn more about Rod and view more of his work by following this link to reach his Website. Watercolour Painting My Way :Still Life Note from the author: Since authoring “Still Life Painting, My Way!” I have had a […]
Watercolor Still Life Painting Step by Step – Part 2
This lesson is courtesy of Rod Webb. Rod is a veteran Watercolorist from New Zealand. You can learn more about Rod and view more of his work by following this link to reach his Website. This is Part 2 << Part 1 | >> Part 3 Masking fluid applied to save highlights. Wash of light […]
Watercolor Still Life Painting Step by Step – Part 3
This lesson is courtesy of Rod Webb. Rod is a veteran Watercolorist from New Zealand. You can learn more about Rod and view more of his work by following this link to reach his Website. This is Part 3 << Part 2 Shadows added to show folds in cloth and holes in lace painted at […]
How to Mix Grays in Watercolor for Atmospheric Perspective
About Mara I enjoy being an artist! And I’ve been at it longer than this internet blogging stuff. In fact, blogging is all new to me! So I will start by telling you a little about myself. Our nest is not quite empty because we still enjoy the presence of our college-aged kids at home. […]
Watercolor Blooms Effect – Making the Best of the Bloom
About Mary Ann Raised in Mississippi, my interest in art began at an early age, but was secondary to my study of music until at the college level when I decided to pursue art as my major…..then studying Advertising Design, and not taking up watercolor painting until much later when my children were in school […]
Watercolor Painting Demonstration by Joe Cartwright
About I have been painting with watercolor since 1998. My paintings cover a wide range of subjects including portraits ,seascapes, landscape, flowers, wildlife and townscapes. I do not feel inclined to specialise in any one category as any subject can make an interesting work of art. I have been exhibiting at regional and National art […]
Watercolor Painting Techniques – Painting Metal
Silver Teapot Watercolor Demonstration Getting started Metal objects always pose a special problem for painters in watercolour. The purists among us don’t like to use a solid white to pick out the highlights, and beginners often avoid tackling shiny metal in still life paintings. Brass and copper are usually easier, as they have base colours […]