Painting Tip: Controlling Water in Your Brush
How to Control Water in Your Brush One of the biggest challenges in watercolor painting is controlling the amount of water in your brush. People often ask me how I do it. Washing and Rinsing your brush is a crucial step
Watercolors-by-the-Sea: Learn How to Paint Nature
My Family and Inspiration for Watercolors-by-the-Sea I’m always inspired by the beauty of the sea and everything associated with it. That’s why I keep on returning to Carmel-by-the-Sea to paint, and it has been a tradition for me for over 20
Easy Painting while Traveling
Favorite Watercolor Painting Tools Every artist has his or her favorite tools when it comes to painting. I love using the same Dynasty Black Gold 311 Size 4 Quill brush, Daniel Smith Watercolors, and Fabriano 140lb Cold Press paper when painting.
Simple Watercolor Painting Tips
When it comes to watercolor painting, sometimes your blank paper can be intimidating. So just think of your painting as a study and you can more easily relax into the process. The drawing is often the foundation of a watercolor painting.
Full Circle Moments: Carmel-by-the-Sea
Returning to Carmel-by-the-Sea to paint has been a family tradition for over 20 years. With my Aunt Ellie Weakley and her teaching partner, Cathy Goodale, Carmel is where I first started painting en Plein Air (painting outside from life). I
Santa Barbara – Plein Air Workshop
Paint your Watercolor Sketchbook this September with Cindy and Theresa. We’ve had many requests to return to Santa Barbara so we’ll be heading out there at a desirable time of year to enjoy the beautiful architecture, flowers, beach, charming downtown and
Plein Air Painting in Provence
Sénanque Abbey near Gordes in Provence is one of my favorite destinations to paint. Not only is it beautiful, it is incredibly peaceful and filled with scents from the rows of lavender surrounding the 1178 buildings. At times you can
Honoring the Women in my Life
Yesterday was my Birthday, and I recognized even more how blessed I am with family and friends. I came here seeking tranquility and found it. I've discovered even more, how to just "be". The peace that I discovered here will
Transportation and My Apartment Tour
First I walked. Then I bought a bicycle with Dina and Bernard and rode it out and about and then I rented a car and drove as far a Sault. So far I'm happiest coming back to L'Isle sur la
Surrounded by the Couleours of Provence
Springtime in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence From the snowcovered, frozen landscape of Bend, Oregon, I have traveled to the charming and much warmer village of "L'Iles sur la Sorgue" in Provence. In this I will be sharing my experience as