I teach watercolors by approaching painting with curiosity and joy. Creative practices are meant to be full of exactly that: practice. Come discover, experiment, and explore with me!
Misty mountains made easy + Join our Free January Class!
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Hi! You may remember the free class I hosted in December on painting a simple winter landscape. While the full recording has moved into our Member Library, there were a few core techniques we used to create that misty winter backdrop that I felt deserved a permanent home on my YouTube channel. Even if you’ve painted this scene with me before, the "setup" for this landscape is excellent practice. You can use these same steps to create endless versions of mountain ranges and horizons! Watch on YouTube: A Simple Way to Paint Misty MountainsJoin our Free January ClassIf you’d like to come along and practice watercolor with me in real-time this month, I’d love to see you at our Free January Class next week. We’ll be focusing on a fundamental skill that makes those misty landscapes possible: Gradient Washes
👉 Register for our Free January Class Here (Note: A replay will be sent to all registrants afterward, so please sign up even if you can’t make it live!) Best, P.S. I am excited about the chateau views we’ll be capturing in France—I can already imagine using these exact gradient techniques on those beautiful French landscapes. If you’ve been dreaming of painting in the countryside with me: Explore the retreat and join me in France! |
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I teach watercolors by approaching painting with curiosity and joy. Creative practices are meant to be full of exactly that: practice. Come discover, experiment, and explore with me!
Hello Reader, After some quiet behind-the-scenes work, I’ve finished something special just for you! If you’re new to watercolor — or just want to revisit the foundations — this will be the perfect place to start. I created a 7-day watercolor email series just for beginners — each day you’ll get a simple tip and a small prompt to practice with. No big projects, no overwhelm — just bite-sized steps to help you feel more confident with watercolor. Join the 7-day painting series It’s free, fun,...
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