As my art workshop travels wind down for the year, I think of all the wonderful experiences and people I have met along the way. Each group is unique with its own personality, and each location provides new adventures.
Golden brand OPEN acrylic paints, which dry much slower than traditional acrylics, offer great possibilities for blending. In the following studio workshop demonstration, I strive to paint quickly with the same freedom and bold brushwork that I use when working outdoors on location.
It seems that every art instructor requests a different palette of colors. This can be very confusing for students. Here are the basics of choosing a watercolor palette and tips on selecting and organizing your colors.
As the cool spring season fades and the hot humid air swoops in from the Nebraska prairie like hungry hawk, I retreat to the shady porch. As I glance out at the parched flower beds, I notice the sturdy grey leaves of oriental poppies hugging the fence line, a reminder of what is to come, and inspiration for a new painting.
There are many watercolor paper choices. So how do you find the right paper for your needs? In the following article, I present watercolor paper basics, the pros and cons of various papers, and suggestions based on personal experience.
