Let’s talk about the supplies you will need to create beautiful artwork. Links to some of the products are shown below the video. I earn a small commission from Amazon for any purchase you make using the links in this post at no additional cost to you. Watercolor Paper You will find the list of […]
Color wheel with keys and temperatures
Learn how to mix paints by creating a color wheel featuring primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. When I first began painting and had little money to invest in paints I bought three primary colors, red, yellow, and blue, and I learned how to mix those three paint colors together to create any other color I […]
How to paint leaves using watercolors or acrylics
Learn an easy technique for painting realistic looking leaves using either watercolor or acrylic paints. It is essential that you learn to paint leaves if you want to paint flowers and I want to share my tips for making simple yet beautiful leaves to add to your paintings. Start by watching the video above. […]
How to Paint Water Drops in Watercolors or Acrylics
In just 4 easy steps you can paint waterdrops on to any object in your painting. Water drops are always eye-catching and add interest to flowers, leaves, and containers. If you do art shows or sell your work, you will find people are fascinated and very impressed when they see water drops on a […]
How to paint a Santa Claus Christmas Card
Learn how to paint this cute Santa Claus Christmas card using either watercolors or acrylics. I will walk you step-by-step through the painting process in the video tutorial so you can paint right alongside me. You can scroll to the bottom of the post to watch the video but I share instructions, tips, a supply […]
How to use Masking Fluid
Learn how to use masking fluid to create bright white areas in your watercolor paintings. If you want to have bright white areas in your watercolor paintings, it is best to use masking fluid to mask off the areas you plan to leave white. When you are painting with watercolors it is important to […]
How to Blend Watercolors
Learn how to blend your watercolors to create soft edges around petals, leaves, and more. In this video tutorial, I will share with you my techniques for blending and softening the edges of your watercolors. I use these blending techniques to create all of my paintings. Working with Water Whenever you paint with […]
Watercolor Painting Terms and Techniques
Learn important terms and techniques for painting with watercolors. Below are the terms I will most often use in my painting instructions and video tutorials in the Louise Jackson Painting Classes Art Class Membership. These are general terms used in watercolor and acrylic painting. You can refer back to this tutorial if you have any […]