However long you’ve been painting, whether it’s been a month or ten years, I believe it’s important to show and share your work. Through sharing you will find your community of artists and they will help you learn and grow. And you will help them too by sharing who you are and what you do… Read more
I’d like to share with you two different iterations of a watercolor I painted of my brother’s beloved cat, Toño. My initial inspiration was from a photograph taken of Camilo working while guarded by Toño, who wanted to make sure Camilo wasn’t disturbed. You can see how serious Toño is from his expression in the… Read more
Do you ever feel that you’d like to be more spontaneous in how you express yourself through watercolor but aren’t sure how to make the shift? Here are three ideas I keep in mind during my painting practice that you might find helpful. Have an idea of where you’re going with each piece. When deciding… Read more
I’m sure you’re just like me and you’re perfectly satisfied and happy with every watercolor you paint. Right? I’m kidding! I can only speak for me but the truth is often the opposite. As I look down on that recently completed piece, I might experience a sense of quiet despair. Sometimes, all I can see… Read more
Sounds counter-intuitive, doesn’t it? But I’m not talking about how to deal with life situations here ;-) This is about a concept to keep in mind when painting with watercolor. Do you feel unsure of what it means to paint a negative shape? Negative painting is simply painting around a shape instead of painting the… Read more
Do you ever worry about spending too much money on your watercolor supplies, or about wasting these materials? I ask because I often hear people say they want to commit to an art practice and develop as a watercolorist, but they’re reluctant to spend money on good materials like brushes, paint, and paper. And if… Read more