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Watercolor tips and techniques from Lynne Baur (dragonflyspiritstudio.com).
I believe each of us has the soul of an artist. But, like many of you, my creative journey did not begin with art. In 2001, I left a career in science and math, and returned to my childhood absorption in closely observing and recording the natural world, but now with the eye of an artist. I had no prior training in art, just a compelling need to express in color and light the wonder I had always felt in nature. If you're just starting your artistic journey, welcome to the exciting and mysterious world of watercolor!
NOTE: I am not a professionally-trained painter, videographer or educator, and make no claim that anything in my videos is the best, right or only way to do things. I’m just sharing what works for me.
I believe each of us has the soul of an artist. But, like many of you, my creative journey did not begin with art. In 2001, I left a career in science and math, and returned to my childhood absorption in closely observing and recording the natural world, but now with the eye of an artist. I had no prior training in art, just a compelling need to express in color and light the wonder I had always felt in nature. If you're just starting your artistic journey, welcome to the exciting and mysterious world of watercolor!
NOTE: I am not a professionally-trained painter, videographer or educator, and make no claim that anything in my videos is the best, right or only way to do things. I’m just sharing what works for me.
Prevent watercolor paper from buckling WITHOUT stretching your paper
Working on paper that is saturated from the back is a method for preventing your paper from buckling while you work that does not involve stretching it. Finally, I found a way to do it that I'm gives good results without a lot of finicky monitoring as it dries, so I'm sharing it with you :)
Puppy-training pads are available from pet supply stores. Any brand works fine.
The spritz technique for trees can be found here: ruclips.net/video/zYduxjNgs90/видео.html (around timestamp 8:50)
If you want to see how to stretch watercolor paper on stretcher bars (my usual method), you can find that here: ruclips.net/video/f39ozXO2j7s/видео.html
I published a video as part of my free Skies and Clouds works...
Puppy-training pads are available from pet supply stores. Any brand works fine.
The spritz technique for trees can be found here: ruclips.net/video/zYduxjNgs90/видео.html (around timestamp 8:50)
If you want to see how to stretch watercolor paper on stretcher bars (my usual method), you can find that here: ruclips.net/video/f39ozXO2j7s/видео.html
I published a video as part of my free Skies and Clouds works...
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Making Basic Edits to Your Reference Photos
Просмотров 2 тыс.10 месяцев назад
The two articles on planning which precede this video, are available at: lynnebaur.substack.com (posts from Aug 18 and Aug 25, 2023) Want to get all my free lessons as soon as they're published? (Including lessons that don't get published here because they involve writing and photos as well as video.) Sign up for my newsletter on Substack: lynnebaur.substack.com There's no paywall the free subs...
Everyone asks, "How do I paint _______ in watercolor?" Let's flip the question.
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Want to get all my free lessons as soon as they're published? (Including lessons that don't get published here because they involve writing and photos as well as video.) Sign up for my newsletter on Substack: lynnebaur.substack.com There's no paywall the free subscription option includes every article although I am always grateful for those who choose to support this work with a voluntary paid ...
Easy DIY "Low-Stress" Watercolor Sketchbooks, Part 2
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.Год назад
Here are two more simple DIY sketchbooks you can make with the watercolor paper you usually paint on, including one that makes it easy to create a polished-looking travel sketchbook after you get home. You can rearrange pages and organize your sketches, and maybe add some text or trip souvenirs (without a lot of work) and wind up with a beautiful book you’ll be proud to share. Sketching is less...
Easy DIY "Low-Stress" Sketchbooks (Part 1)
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.Год назад
Sketching is less stressful when your sketchbook doesn’t feel so expensive and intimidating. Here are some simple DIY watercolor sketchbooks you can make with the watercolor paper you usually paint on. Fast, easy and no bookbinding skills required! (Two are demonstrated in this video; the next video will demonstrate two more.) Oops! When I mentioned coating the covers with cold wax medium, I ac...
Who's the Star of the Show?
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Год назад
Reduce overwhelm when sketching on location by taking a few elements of the scene and arranging them to tell a (very) simple story, such as "The clouds at the beach today were spectacular," or "The kids had fun playing the tidepools." Pick one element of the scene to be "the star of the show" and add others only as needed to be "supporting cast", "extras" and "sets and lighting". This is a usef...
Tips for Mixing Darks and Shadow Colors in Watercolor
Просмотров 3 тыс.Год назад
Want to get all my free lessons as soon as they're published? (Including lessons that don't get published here because they involve writing and photos as well as video.) Sign up for my newsletter on Substack: lynnebaur.substack.com There's no paywall the free subscription option includes every article although I am always grateful for those who choose to support this work with a voluntary paid ...
Metamorphosis, a Better Way to Adjust Paintings in Progress (Art Invitation for Mar 2023)
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Год назад
When you pause to assess a painting in progress, do you ask yourself some version of “What’s wrong with it?” or “What do I need to fix?” That can be a recipe for overworking paintings. Here’s are some better questions to ask yourself, and some tips for helping an unsatisfying painting undergo a creative metamorphosis. If you liked this video, you might like: Your Studio Journal, a self-guided v...
More Tips for a Consistent Sketching Practice-Don’t Try to Do It All! (at once)
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
Sketching on location can be overwhelming. Time pressure, lookie-loos, weather, bugs-it's hard to make decent sketches consistently (or at all)! I'm pretty sure I’m not the only one to create a few nice sketches, and then some stinkers that basically ruin the whole sketchbook. It made me give up multiple times before I finally got consistent with my sketchbook. When you're not yet able to make ...
Art Invitation-Try Improv Painting!
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Год назад
Here's a fun watercolor exercise to stimulate your creativity, help you loosen up or discover elements of your unique personal style. If you liked this exercise and want more, check out Your Studio Journal watercolorcoach.com/courses/your-studio-journal/ a self-guided course in using a studio journal to develop as an artist and explore your unique creative style. Want to get all my free lessons...
Establishing a Consistent Sketchbook Practice-Boring Scenes are Priceless!
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.Год назад
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to sketch or paint more often? Have you made that same resolution before . . . but it didn’t stick? Don’t despair! You’re not alone AND you can succeed this time, even if you’ve made this same resolution a zillion times before. If you liked this video, you might like: Your Studio Journal, a self-guided video course at watercolorcoach.com. Want to get all my ...
Easily Create Circular Designs (All You Need is a Plate and Piece of Paper!)
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Год назад
Here are easy instructions using just a plate and a piece of office paper for making your own symmetrical circular designs for mandalas or other circular paintings. Easy, fun, relaxing project for cold winter evenings! (For three ways to transfer a design to watercolor paper, go to: watercolorcoach.com/topics/how-to-transfer-a-drawing-to-watercolor-paper/ ) Want to get all my free lessons as so...
An Alternate Method for Softening Edges in Watercolor
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Watercolor is great for creating soft edges, but sometimes it's awkward to soften all the edges of a shape before things start to dry, especially when negative painting. Here's an alternate method for softening edges in watercolor you may find helpful in those situations. I'm demonstrating it in the context of suggesting the glow of light around a candle flame, but it's useful for many situatio...
Take It to the Limit-A "Find Your Style" Exercise
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Год назад
Want to dive deeper into finding your unique creative style and voice? Check out my new course: Your Studio Journal-30 Days to Discover Your Unique Artistic Vision and Style at watercolorcoach.com/courses/your-studio-journal/ Want to get all my free lessons as soon as they're published? (Including lessons that don't get published here because they involve writing and photos as well as video.) S...
How Do I Mix Tan? (beige/sand/fur/feathers/skin tones)
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
An easy tip for mixing livelier and more natural-looking tan, brown, beige, sand, khaki, fur/feather colors and skin tones. Want to get all my free lessons as soon as they're published? (Including lessons that don't get published here because they involve writing and photos as well as video.) Sign up for my newsletter on Substack: lynnebaur.substack.com There's no paywall the free subscription ...
Watercolor Postcard Paint-Along (and Plan-Along): Coast Sunflowers
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.Год назад
Watercolor Postcard Paint-Along (and Plan-Along): Coast Sunflowers
Avoiding Pencil Lines in Your Watercolors
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Avoiding Pencil Lines in Your Watercolors
Watercolor Postcard Paint-Along-Dragonfly
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Watercolor Postcard Paint-Along-Dragonfly
The Evolution of a Painting - The Moon's Web
Просмотров 3 тыс.2 года назад
The Evolution of a Painting - The Moon's Web
Working in Drafts to Complete the Lighthouse Painting
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.2 года назад
Working in Drafts to Complete the Lighthouse Painting
What Makes It Easy or Hard to Reserve Lights & Whites in Watercolor
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
What Makes It Easy or Hard to Reserve Lights & Whites in Watercolor
From Design to Plan: Figuring Out the Painting Sequence for Watercolor
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
From Design to Plan: Figuring Out the Painting Sequence for Watercolor
How to Use Reference Photos More Creatively
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
How to Use Reference Photos More Creatively
Three Simple Strategies for Designing Your Own Watercolors (even if you're a beginner)
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 года назад
Three Simple Strategies for Designing Your Own Watercolors (even if you're a beginner)
Watercolor Postcard Paint-Along: Lighted Christmas Trees at Night on a Snowy Slope
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
Watercolor Postcard Paint-Along: Lighted Christmas Trees at Night on a Snowy Slope
How and Why to Keep a Studio Notebook
Просмотров 68 тыс.2 года назад
How and Why to Keep a Studio Notebook
Stop Paint from Beading Up on a Plastic Watercolor Palette
Просмотров 17 тыс.3 года назад
Stop Paint from Beading Up on a Plastic Watercolor Palette
What's on Your Palette? (Second Sunday Live Demo for Aug 2020, re-recorded)
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
What's on Your Palette? (Second Sunday Live Demo for Aug 2020, re-recorded)