by Tony Conner | Oct 27, 2023 | Skill
A group of jar lids is not what you’d call a typical subject. But, this subject, and other ‘unusual’ subjects provide an opportunity to explore new materials and techniques. In this case, we’ll work on Hot Press Paper – a unique surface with both strengths and...
by Tony Conner | Oct 20, 2023 | Lesson
Paint An Overcast Sky Combine Basic Watercolor Techniques For Professional Look WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How to use basic techniques for a sophisticated look Using Directional contrast for ryhthmn, movement and dynamic composition Creating colorful neutrals What You'll...
by Tony Conner | Oct 6, 2023 | Skill
Paint A Late Winter Sky In Watercolor Loose Handling Of Basic Techniques Creates A Sky With Light and Atmosphere Watercolor is the PERFECT medium for creating great looking skies in your paintings. The key is to handle it well – meaning handling it loosely and giving...
by Tony Conner | Sep 29, 2023 | Skill
Paint An Evening Sky and Clouds In Watercolor Evening skies are warmer than daytime, but the colors are tricky. So are the clouds when the sun is low in the sky or even below the horizon. This lesson shows you how to get the right colors in the sky and to light the...
by Tony Conner | Sep 21, 2023 | Skill
Paint An Evening Sky – Wet In Wet The wet-in-wet technique is the most important and most basic watercolor painting technique. Use it in this lesson to make quick work of an evening sky in late fall. Just for fun, we’ll add a late fall landscape and try to...
