I am an Artist located on a beautiful Farm in NW Oregon and I am inspired by the natural beauty around me.
My main paintings and photographs are of horses and things botanical but I may surprise you from time to time with an assortment of other images, such as Barns, Motorcycles or Aircraft.
Please visit often to see what Tutorials I am working on at present.

Today it is a “Work in Progress” of a Watercolor. Will start from the basic foundation drawing with the photograph, to the first washes of color.  Tips will be about watercolor paper and how to start a color board.

I am using “Aquarello Fabriano Artistico Bright White hot press Watercolor paper“, which is my favorite. It holds up very well to the many layers of wash I use.
For this painting I am using 12′ by 18″ sized paper. I have found this to be one of the best watercolor papers but you can use what ever you feel comfortable using. Use the best watercolor paper you can afford, you will be much happier with the results.

I am using Derwent watercolor pencils… used as watercolor and not a pencil if that makes any sense? I like the colors better than my tube watercolors. Again use any watercolor brand you favor.

Paint brushes..I use mostly sizes 00, 01, 02, 06. Believe or not my favorite brush is the one that came in the Derwent watercolor pencil set. Princeton’s are a cheap brush but hold up very well and are nice to use.I have very nice sable brushes and you can spend a lot of money on watercolor brushes but I find the Princeton’s are cheap, nicely made and hold up better than most Sable.

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