Breaking the rules can lead to the most delightful surprises in watercolor! I discovered this while painting wisteria blossoms on canvas (yes, canvas!) using a dance of Imperial Purple and salt-sprinkled textures. The beauty of this unconventional approach? Every drip becomes an opportunity, and every "mistake" can be lifted away with a gentle touch of a damp brush. It's like having a conversation with your paint, where both artist and medium get to lead the dance! 🎨✨

Ever wondered what happens when you break all the watercolor "rules"? Join me on an unexpected artistic journey where canvas becomes a playground of color, texture, and happy accidents. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to transform a simple landscape into a dynamic piece using watercolors, a gessoed canvas, and a secret weapon called watercolor ground that'll make your artwork pop in ways you never imagined!

From capturing a moment outside my studio window to creating intricate negative spaces with a palette knife, this technique is all about embracing imperfection and letting your creativity run wild. Grab your brushes, artists - we're about to turn traditional watercolor on its head! 🖌️✨

Picture this: A foggy Puget Sound morning, an artist (that's me!) staring at a gallery wall, and suddenly — everything changes.

What if the most revolutionary thing you could do for your watercolor art is to remove the glass?

I discovered something surprising during an art competition that challenged everything I thought I knew about presenting watercolors. The juror's words hit me like a gentle but firm brush stroke: collectors feel disconnected when art is trapped behind reflective barriers.

My journey from traditional framing to canvas-direct painting isn't just a technique shift. It's an invitation to experience art more intimately — to feel the texture, embrace the brushstrokes, and break free from old constraints.

Ready to reimagine your artistic presentation? Keep reading to uncover how a simple change can transform how the world sees your watercolors.