Art Supplies That Are a Joy to Use (Gift Ideas)

Need a little creative pick-me-up (or some gift ideas for the artists in your life)? Here are three things in my studio that make me smile every time I use them. All under $50.

Explore Your Pigments with a Color Wheel—Primaries, Secondaries, Tertiaries

When I’m laying a wash, I want to focus my attention on creating color mingles, wet-in-wet effects and edges that are just the right degree of softness. So many things that will only happen if the timing is just right! I want design and drawing and color all worked out ahead of time, so I don’t…

Second Sunday Live Demos | Supplies and Materials

Live Demo 13 Sep 2020—Choosing Brushes for Watercolor

Which brushes do you really need? What sizes? Synthetic or natural bristles? Is Kolinsky sable really worth the expense? I’ll answer questions like these, demonstrate different types of brushes and explain pros and cons, and share which brushes are my “go-to” brushes now and why I chose them.

Second Sunday Live Demos | Sketching | Supplies and Materials

Mar 2019: Get Ready for Spring Plein Air Painting

Several different options for light, packable watercolor sketching kits, and a few tips for selecting a manageable subject from the sometimes overwhelming wealth of options when working on location.

Second Sunday Live Demos | Supplies and Materials

Live Demo 9 Aug 2020—What’s on Your Palette?

A lot of people have asked me to talk about what brands of paint I use (most of them!) and what colors I have on my palette (way too many!). I’m always at a loss, because I am constantly playing around with the colors on my palette. I’m just as much of a sucker for a cool new color as the next person. Isn’t that just part of the fun of watercolor? 😉 But it’s time to take a stab at answering the REAL question, How can you decide which colors to have on your palette?”