Paint from Light to Dark What does that even mean? It looks like a simple piece of advice, but it’s actually the whole philosophy of watercolor. Watercolor is transparent – once you darken something, you can’t bring the white back (secretly… there are ways, like using a fine sea sponge under the shower, but that […]
The Artist’s Personal Struggle II: Layers, Masks, and Other Digital Demons Oh yes, life isn’t exactly a featherbed. It’s more like a down comforter that suffocates you when you least expect it. Somewhere between pigment and pixel, water and cursor, another chapter of my artistic journey unfolded. Remember how I whined last time about plugins, […]
Personal blog edition – by a painter who let her cat drink from the rinse cup. We already talked about what papers are best for watercolor in this article about choosing the right paper. But paper is just the start. The next question is obvious: What paints should you actually use? This article is for […]
Let me start with a little complaint. Anyone who knows me knows I tried to keep the technical side of websites and marketing at arm’s length for as long as humanly possible. I mean, I have a daughter. And she not only runs her own blog on healthy living, yoga, and inner balance – themanapura.com […]
As I have already mentioned, if I’m not just sketching, I stretch watercolor paper on a blind frame. If you are not sure what kind of paper shloud you use, read 4 Expert Tips for Choosing the Perfect Watercolor Paper. I must admit that I did not come up with this, but I brought this tip […]
Today, we’ll be taking a look at watercolor papers. The right paper is essential for every artist, and even more so for a painter working with watercolor. I deliberately write “the right paper” and not the best, because it’s only when you pick up a brush and paint that you’ll see how well you get […]
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