Free Watercolor Lessons

I've taken students with me on these trips so they can learn watercolor painting while seeing some of the most amazing subjects in person. I get a great deal of pleasure out of seeing the world and seeing my students learn in these interesting environments outside of the classroom.

But not everyone can fit these travels into their schedule, or budget. And I can't travel to all of the places that request that I come to teach. So, I've decided to provide watercolor painting lessons on this site. Hopefully, this website will help you get started.

Watercolor Painting in 12 Steps

1. Lesson 1: Learn About Paper and Brushes


2. Lesson 2: Value Scale


3. Lesson 3: Stretching Watercolor Paper


4. Lesson 4: Painting Watercolor Horizons


5. Lesson 5: Dramatic Skies


6. Lesson 6: Watercolor Painting without Drawing


7. Lesson 7: Negative Shapes and Perspective


8. Lesson 8: Brightening the Winter Watercolor Landscape


9. Lesson 9: Watercolor Glazing (layering paint for effect)


10. Lesson 10: Watercolor Figures and Faces


11. Lesson 11: Watercolor Painting Crystal


12. Lesson 12: Watercolor Painting Lace


13. Four Part Demo (Landscape with Building)

For those of you who are interested in the new trend in watercolor painting on canvas, I've written an ebook on this very subject. I cover many techniques in this book that apply to canvas.

If you prefer the personal touch...

If you would like to request that I travel to your location to provide training in a custom watercolor lesson program, please complete the form below. I will check my schedule and do my best to accommodate your needs. Please give me a few days to respond.

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