It’s important to connect with your scene for your painting. I’ve found that loving your subject can inspire you, motivate you, and even energize you. Whether I’m working on a landscape or a portrait painting, framing the scene is my first step. I use my camera and sketchbook to capture the details and mood to reference later.
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To improve at painting watercolors, practice. Daily watercolor exercises will go a long way in improving your technique and developing your style. Some exercises should be about technique and some should be about developing new ideas and styles. All of them should be about enjoying yourself and learning from mistakes rather than judging yourself. Each […]
Is this your first time painting watercolors? Maybe you have been painting with another medium like acrylics and oils and you’d like to try watercolors? I’ll show you a great way to dip your toes into this medium and see if painting watercolors is something you enjoy. These minimalist watercolor tips on supplies will start you off with a high quality and budget friendly kit that gives you room to grow.