Painting a Dreamy Magnolia Blossom: A 15-Minute Watercolor Study
Join me for a 15-minute magnolia blossom watercolor study that demonstrates the art of painting white flowers through negative painting. Learn how to create soft, silky petal textures using lifting techniques, contrast delicate flowers with rough bark, and build dreamy, ethereal compositions with strategic color placement. This quick study proves you don't need expensive materials or hours of time to create beautiful botanical paintings.
Reviving an Old Watercolor: Bringing New Life to a Forgotten Elephant Painting
Join me as I rescue a six-year-old elephant watercolor from obscurity and transform it into a dynamic, atmospheric study. Learn practical techniques for paint lifting, strategic shadow placement, texture creation, and finishing touches that can breathe new life into your forgotten artwork. Sometimes the best paintings are hiding beneath the surface, just waiting for a second chance.
Painting a Loose Watercolor Cardinal: A One-Wash Atmospheric Study
Join me as I paint my first watercolor of 2026—a loose, atmospheric cardinal study dedicated to my dad. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a beautiful bird painting without a preliminary sketch, using simple materials and a one-wash technique that captures the essence of a cardinal with minimal detail. Learn about color harmony, lifting techniques, and the art of knowing when to stop.
Painting a Minimalist Winter Berry Bouquet in Watercolor
In this watercolor tutorial, I'm painting my first minimalist bouquet of winter berries in a vase on this channel. Using Daniel Smith permanent red and a simple "parentheses" technique, I'll show you how to create dimensional berries, paint white objects with reflections, and achieve that loose, atmospheric style I love. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your watercolor skills, this red and green winter study is perfect for practicing fundamental techniques.
Painting Winter Berries: A Simple Two-Color Watercolor Tutorial
Discover the beauty of simplicity in watercolor painting. In this tutorial, I share how I created a dreamy winter berries composition using only two colors—a brilliant jadeite green and vibrant permanent red. Learn the techniques that bring loose, atmospheric paintings to life without the need for reference photos or dozens of colors.
Painting Esquie from Clair Obscur Expedition 33: A Watercolor Journey
When Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took the gaming world by storm, I knew I had to paint one of its most whimsical characters: Esquie. This giant, sweet character captured my heart, and I wanted to honor him with my largest watercolor painting yet—18 by 24 inches on Arches rough press paper. What followed was a multi-day journey of layering, experimenting with watercolor ground, and learning to trust the process even when things looked uncertain.
Painting a Loose, Dreamy Baby Hummingbird in Watercolor
In this watercolor tutorial, I paint a baby hummingbird nestled in its nest using Rockwell Art paints on hot press paper. I share my process for creating loose, dreamy paintings with granulating colors, water texture techniques, and a special stencil lifting trick that creates the illusion of sunlight filtering through leaves.
Painting Fan Art: A Tiger Cub Pirate for Charity
Today I'm painting something a little different—a tiger cub wearing a pirate hat and bandana! This fan art piece for Games Done Quick charity event showcases loose watercolor techniques, from creating soft fur stripes to painting convincing animal features on a 12x16 inch watercolor paper block.
Painting a Tuxedo Cat in Real Time: A Minimalist Watercolor Approach
Today I'm painting a tuxedo cat in real time—no speed-ups, no rushing. Using just three colors (mostly one!) and Fabriano 1264 cold press paper, I'll show you how to create a striking, modern cat portrait in less than 20 minutes using wet-on-wet techniques and the magic of granulating pigments.
Painting Loose Watercolor Pears: A Spontaneous Fall Art Session
Sometimes the best paintings happen when you just grab what's nearby and start creating. Today I'm sharing my spontaneous watercolor pear painting session using Art of Soil paints, where I embraced loose, earthy fall colors and let the watercolors do their magic.