Since framing an oil or acrylic painting, on a stretched canvas or panel, doesn't require glass or plexiglass to protect the painting, the procedure is much simpler than framing a watercolor or pastel.
Every artist seems to have a collection of old picture frames tucked around the studio: some damaged, some out of fashion, some casualties of change in personal taste. The goal of every painter is to find an economical, good quality, and efficient system to frame paintings.
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.
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.
An intricate architectural subject such as this Victorian style house can be challenging to paint; so to simplify this painting, I utilize a free flowing, loose style—and play with color.
