Creating shapes using masking fluid

Leverage technology to help you plan a painting If the old masters had access to today’s technology, would they use it?    I think they would.   Let’s turn back time and see what devices were used hundreds of years ago: Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675)  is believed to have used the camera obscura, which is an optical…

Let’s step out of our comfort zone this week and paint a self-portrait.   It can be silly, serious, or cartoon-like — let your personality come through!   Portraits can be intimidating.  So do not try to create a masterpiece… just have fun with it! Paint a selfie!      Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor…

Since it is WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH… for this week’s challenge, let’s travel all over the world and see everyone’s favorite vacation destination. Paint your favorite vacation place.      Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post: #vacation Deadline July 8, 2022, 11:59 pm ET Maybe it’s a place…

July is World Watercolor Month!      To recognize and celebrate WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH, paint one, some, or all of the Doodlewash July daily prompts.   In early August, we will randomly select 10 winners for some amazing prizes! –> Make sure to include #WWM2022 in your post in the Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook…

  When doing a value study of a landscape, here’s what I do: Convert the original photo to Black and White (I also use apps to help determine values:  NotanIzer, SeeValue, and there are many others) Look for 5-7 major shapes Paint the shapes/values Add minimal details Give it a try with one of your…

One of the simplest ways to improve your art is to do value studies.  By only using one color, you can really focus on shapes and values. Paint a value study using one color.     Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post: #ValueStudy Deadline July 1, 2022, 11:59…