A closer look at Daniel Smith’s Primary Watercolor Set of 3 This lesson is a follow-up to my ‘Essential Budget-Conscious Watercolor Paints (That Even Pros Use)’ series, where I introduced the 3-6-9 palette structures. Here, we finally put the 3‑color…
Many viewers have expressed interest in the watercolor glazing technique in the previous demonstration with a lemon, and for this demonstration I chose a single red apple as the subject. You can use the glazing method on its own or…
Before diving into the comparison between watercolor and gouache, let’s first take a brief look at gouache’s unique characteristics and basic techniques. Since watercolor fundamentals—its basic techniques including transparency and layering—were discussed in earlier posts, this section will help clarify how…
Watercolor has a unique character—fluid, transparent, and luminous—that comes alive through skilled technique. My demonstrations highlight core methods: flat wash, graded wash, wet-on-wet, and glazing. Each technique produces its own distinct effect, and mastering these foundations sets the stage for…
Understanding color temperature is fundamental in both visual art and lighting. It shapes how artists express mood, depth, and atmosphere, making it a powerful tool for visual storytelling. *Helpful post for this lesson: Color: Painting Color Wheel – Beginner’s Guide…
Introduction Many artists are familiar with terms like monochromatic painting and tonal painting, but the concept of painting with a single hue plus a range of grays is rarely labeled with a widely established phrase for this method. For teaching…
Before diving into color, painting in black and white is one of the most effective exercises for beginners. It sharpens your observation skills and builds a solid foundation in understanding value—the lightness or darkness of tones—which is essential for creating…
Post Image Above: “Bacchus” – Iron curtain of the Vienna State Opera. Artwork by Cy Twombly, photo by museum in progress. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. What to expect in my blog post: Please check Artists in Culture & History “Untitled”,…
I strongly recommend memorizing these three terms: tint, shade, and tone. Even if you understand them clearly now, these concepts can become easily forgotten or confusing later, especially as new terms and lessons are introduced. In color theory, it’s crucial…
1. Understanding Value: What is it? Value refers to the lightness or darkness of tones, essential for creating depth & form. It defines how light interacts with objects, shaping their appearance through highlights, mid-tones, and shadows.For example, in a black…
