Master Watercolor & Gouache Painting

This beautiful waterfall scene was created using a mixed-media technique with watercolor and wax resist. The wax creates a wonderful texture that mimics the spray of the water.

A student is seen here working on a detailed watercolor painting of a European cityscape. Watercolor is a fantastic medium for capturing light and atmosphere in architectural scenes.

This video shows a student in my watercolor and ink course working on a cityscape. This technique combines the precision of ink lines with the free-flowing nature of watercolor washes.

This vibrant still life was painted with watercolors. The medium's transparency allows for luminous colors and interesting effects where layers overlap.

This video shows the step-by-step process of painting a realistic rose with watercolors. You can see how the colors are layered from light to dark to build up form and depth.

A close-up look at a watercolor and ink painting in progress. This technique is perfect for botanical illustrations, where the ink defines the form and the watercolor adds life with color.

This charming French window scene was painted using gouache. Gouache is like an opaque watercolor, allowing for vibrant, flat colors and the ability to layer light colors over dark ones.

This colorful bird was painted with gouache. The opacity of the paint makes it possible to create sharp details and brilliant colors, making it a favorite for illustrators.

This video shows a watercolor sketch of a European bee-eater coming to life. My sketchbook classes are perfect for learning to capture subjects quickly and expressively.