Layers as Value Shapes In Watercolor.
LAYERS OF PAINT. Watercolorists often paint in layers, although most viewers of the paintings only see the overall result; they don’t notice or even know…
See And Think Like An Artist!
Many beginning painters believe that to produce a good painting, all they need is mastery of technique. However, it takes more than finely executed techniques…
From Pretty Good To Better Composition!
Only occasionally, as artists, do we discover a perfectly designed composition we’d like to paint. More often, we find an appealing image that needs some…
What Does It Mean To Simplify A Painting?
Most artists have heard that they need to ’simplify’ when painting. We’re told that simplifying is good! But why, what is it, and how do…
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Hold Your Horses!
As you know, many artists, including me, want to get on to their painting quickly. Unfortunately, jumping right into a painting without forethought often develops…
Lee Muir-Haman Watercolor Painting 