First get rid of the expecations of what you do in the studio, and be willing to learn a lot about creativity, focus and a get ready to have some fun, consider Plein air painting.  Here easle I used is a Traveler Series Watercolor Package click here View the Beach painting demo on Youtube Online courses Join the mailing list on my Home website  Instagram

First get rid of the expecations of what you do in the studio, and be willing to learn a lot about creativity, focus and a get ready to have some fun, consider Plein air painting.  Here easle I used is a Traveler Series Watercolor Package <a href="https://enpleinairpro.com/products/traveler-series-watercolor-package" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/YYacyupoxeA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the Beach painting demo on Youtube</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online courses</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the mailing list on my Home website </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/birgitoconnorwatercolors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Plein air painting, Getting started

Based on my "Fearless flowers" courses, in this episode, we explore when painting how to get out of your comfort zone, and grow to be more bold and dynamic. In the Fearless Flowers series, both the interactive and independent study options are available. For immediate access to any of the lessons I suggest the independent study option, full courses Single lessons Schedule of interactive courses Join my mailing list, courses, brushes and more at www.birgitoconnor.com

Based on my "Fearless flowers" courses, in this episode, we explore when painting how to get out of your comfort zone, and grow to be more bold and dynamic. In the Fearless Flowers series, both the interactive and independent study options are available. For immediate access to any of the lessons I suggest the independent study option, <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/untitled-1-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full courses</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/untitled-1-7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Single lessons</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schedule of interactive courses</a> Join my mailing list, courses, brushes and more at <a href="https://birgitoconnor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.birgitoconnor.com</a>

Feeling ”Fearless” or fearful?

Today were talking about what if you’re doing a painting and use photos that someone else took as your reference material, can you use it for a show, can you sell it, can you claim it as your own? Are you using your artistic vision or copying an image? What if you took a class and are inspired by the instructor, and use their lesson and reference material, is it now yours? Is there a subject matter that you would like to hear about? Drop us a line and let us know  Online courses Join the mailing list

Today were talking about what if you’re doing a painting and use photos that someone else took as your reference material, can you use it for a show, can you sell it, can you claim it as your own? Are you using your artistic vision or copying an image? What if you took a class and are inspired by the instructor, and use their lesson and reference material, is it now yours? Is there a subject matter that you would like to hear about? Drop us a line and <a href="mailto:birgitoconnor.com">let us know</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnor.com/online-courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online courses</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the mailing list</a>

Reference photos and licensing

Pushing through the fear. Do you feel the need to always be perfect? What kind of artist do you want to be? Do you want to have the control you want over your brushstrokes, and if you don’t it can depend on the brush and the amount of water it’s holding? Are your paintings to weak and wimpy, and are you afraid of the darks? Try to relax and think of every painting as an experiment. We will be looking at a few white flower paintings and talking about the brushstrokestrokes, background and where do you want to direct the viewers eye? How to get the wobble out of the paper, try ironing it. Framing options When painting on a half sheet size painting 15"x22" the standard size frame I usually use is a standard 22"x28". The standard mat never seems to work as well so I have mine custom. You can go to your local craft store or framer for more information or custom frames, which can be pricy. I was looking online for online frame options, and the standard frame size can work but again, I'm not sure if the online mat option is as good as custom cut. I like Cheap Pete's but they don't ship the larger size frames Here are some online companies you can try, but you may want to call them before ordering. ArtoFrame Picture Frames Website  www.birgitoconnor.com Online courses Watercolor courses The course we reviewed today was from the interactive 6-week course Interactive white flower (runs in sessions)  Independent study

Pushing through the fear. Do you feel the need to always be perfect? What kind of artist do you want to be? Do you want to have the control you want over your brushstrokes, and if you don’t it can depend on the brush and the amount of water it’s holding? Are your paintings to weak and wimpy, and are you afraid of the darks? Try to relax and think of every painting as an experiment. We will be looking at a few white flower paintings and talking about the brushstrokestrokes, background and where do you want to direct the viewers eye? How to get the wobble out of the paper, try ironing it. Framing options When painting on a half sheet size painting 15"x22" the standard size frame I usually use is a standard 22"x28". The standard mat never seems to work as well so I have mine custom. You can go to your local craft store or framer for more information or custom frames, which can be pricy. I was looking online for online frame options, and the standard frame size can work but again, I'm not sure if the online mat option is as good as custom cut. I like <a href="https://cheappetes.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=+20x28+frame" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheap Pete's</a> but they don't ship the larger size frames Here are some online companies you can try, but you may want to call them before ordering. <a href="https://www.arttoframe.com/picture-frames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ArtoFrame</a> <a href="https://www.pictureframes.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAi9mPBhCJARIsAHchl1zdqtEQB_jvf4FZeqVXWzc9YJW0sCdqx7POlYw53FbMn01tAHBU6AEaArn1EALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Picture Frames</a> Website  <a href="https://birgitoconnor.com/online-courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.birgitoconnor.com</a> Online courses <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watercolor courses</a> The course we reviewed today was from the interactive 6-week course <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/white-flowers-premium2/?preview=logged_out" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interactive white flower</a> (runs in sessions)  <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/white-flowers-premium26" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Independent study</a>

Pushing through the fear, do you need to be perfect?

Sometimes it’s difficult to get started and paint again, it can be because of some life circumstance, the holidays, or we're just not inspired.  Not everyone enjoys the isolation of the studio or is a self-motivated artist, some enjoy painting with other artists, especially watercolor. With the pandemic, many people haven’t felt creative and have been absolutely paralyzed, so what are some of the things you can do, let’s talk about it.  If you’re interested in taking an online course, or joining “Watercolor in Motion” take a look at my upcoming schedule on my website or go directly to my school 

Sometimes it’s difficult to get started and paint again, it can be because of some life circumstance, the holidays, or we're just not inspired.  Not everyone enjoys the isolation of the studio or is a self-motivated artist, some enjoy painting with other artists, especially watercolor. With the pandemic, many people haven’t felt creative and have been absolutely paralyzed, so what are some of the things you can do, let’s talk about it.  If you’re interested in taking an online course, or joining “Watercolor in Motion” take a look at my upcoming schedule on my <a href="https://birgitoconnor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website </a>or go directly to <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my school </a>

How to get motivated when you’re just not feeling it

In this episode, we discuss the approach of painting a cluster of Monarch Butterflies. We will be covering what you might think might be a failure could be an incredible abstraction, along with paper surfaces and color mingling. Online Courses Website  Monarch Butterfly Mug  Monarch Tote bag

In this episode, we discuss the approach of painting a cluster of Monarch Butterflies. We will be covering what you might think might be a failure could be an incredible abstraction, along with paper surfaces and color mingling. <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Courses</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website </a> <a href="https://watercolor-designs-birgit-oconnor.myshopify.com/products/white-glossy-mug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monarch Butterfly Mug </a> <a href="https://watercolor-designs-birgit-oconnor.myshopify.com/products/monarch-buterfly-tote-bag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monarch Tote bag</a>

Realism or Abstraction, painting a cluster of Monarch Butterflies

Values help to invite the viewer into the painting, so in today's episode we are having a discussion about why they are important, to help create a push pull effect and prevent paintings from looking flat.

Values help to invite the viewer into the painting, so in today's episode we are having a discussion about why they are important, to help create a push pull effect and prevent paintings from looking flat.

Why values are important in a painting

In today's meeting will talk a little bit about how to get that fine spray in a painting by using an atomizer, a Kemper tool or a toothbrush. We will also discuss a value study app and talk about some of the challenges you can face when doing a plein air competition, and how all these challenges can help you grow in your creativity. Value study app Kemper spatter tool Monarch garden online course all levels Monarch Migration Full course Shop Home website

In today's meeting will talk a little bit about how to get that fine spray in a painting by using an atomizer, a Kemper tool or a toothbrush. We will also discuss a value study app and talk about some of the challenges you can face when doing a plein air competition, and how all these challenges can help you grow in your creativity. <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/value-study/id1546616127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Value study app</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3Czaxs5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kemper spatter tool</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/untitled-1-131" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monarch garden online course all levels</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/monarch-butterflies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monarch Migration Full course</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnor.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home website</a>

Grow your creativity

In this episode will be having a conversation about where your inspiration come from? Have you ever thought  of where you painting from in your body? Is it your head, your heart, your fingertips, wrist, arm, full body and what kind of experience is it for you? What about commissions, do you enjoy doing them or is it a chore, and how can you move away from realism into something more painterly. These are just some of the things that will be talking about  in today's episode we're going to be talking

In this episode will be having a conversation about where your inspiration come from? Have you ever thought  of where you painting from in your body? Is it your head, your heart, your fingertips, wrist, arm, full body and what kind of experience is it for you? What about commissions, do you enjoy doing them or is it a chore, and how can you move away from realism into something more painterly. These are just some of the things that will be talking about  in today's episode we're going to be talking

Are you painting from your heart or your head?

Today Ann told us today about Ranger inks, and how much she is enjoying them, especially the distressed inks. Then our conversation took a turn into what's the difference of inks, alcohol inks and water color pigments and can alcohol inks be used in watercolor competitions. Personally, I found this fascinating information, I hope you will too. www.birgitoconnor.com Birgit's online watercolor courses Ranger inks

Today Ann told us today about Ranger inks, and how much she is enjoying them, especially the distressed inks. Then our conversation took a turn into what's the difference of inks, alcohol inks and water color pigments and can alcohol inks be used in watercolor competitions. Personally, I found this fascinating information, I hope you will too. <a href="http://www.birgitoconnor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.birgitoconnor.com</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birgit's online watercolor courses</a> <a href="https://rangerink.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9uKIBhA8EiwAYPUS3HcF69BkHm3K1nrOdj_eC2SZWTJwChTFRuwqRRZvlpZXVm2nl3dR1RoCoywQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ranger inks</a>

Ranger inks, what’s the difference between Inks and Watercolor pigment

Watercolor tips, guest interviews, demonstrations, marketing, techniques, how to stay motivated

It is interesting to hear the pactical side of art while keeping it fun

So much fun

Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

When it come to painting loose you may think that should be easy, but as you'll find from the student comments and reviews it's a little more challenging than first thought. It's a lot of fun but requires a different way of thinking and a new approach, brush types and paper make a huge different to your success. The Joy of Painting Loose and Free course Art Materials Kit pick &amp; choose View all online courses

When it come to painting loose you may think that should be easy, but as you'll find from the student comments and reviews it's a little more challenging than first thought. It's a lot of fun but requires a different way of thinking and a new approach, brush types and paper make a huge different to your success. <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/test-translate-your-photos-into-paintings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Joy of Painting Loose and Free course</a> <a href="https://kit.com/birgitoconnor/joy-of-painting-loose-free-material-list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art Materials Kit pick &amp; choose</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View all online courses</a>

#013 Painting Loose Flowers 

When it come to painting loose, it seems much easier than it really is. We are all so use to painting everything that we see and all the little details, so letting those blooms happen and loosing edges can feel a little unnerving. Come and join me and take a peek inside a live online meeting where we review student paintings. 

When it come to painting loose, it seems much easier than it really is. We are all so use to painting everything that we see and all the little details, so letting those blooms happen and loosing edges can feel a little unnerving. Come and join me and take a peek inside a live online meeting where we review student paintings.

#039 Video painting review - Students getting loose

Audio  only Focus: Apple Blossom, - reviewing paintings, Shading, brushstrokes, shadows, background www.birgitoconnor.com  interactive and non interactive online courses

Audio  only Focus: Apple Blossom, - reviewing paintings, Shading, brushstrokes, shadows, background <a href="http://www.birgitoconnor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.birgitoconnor.com</a> interactive and non interactive<a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> online courses</a>

#003 Background & Shadows Jan 25 2018 meeting

Today we are reviewing a few of the paintings that have come in along with problem solving, negative painting to help pull shapes out, layering color, how to change a background and more.. This course encourages students to find their own creative voice and painting style. View all of my online courses  Material list ideas 

Today we are reviewing a few of the paintings that have come in along with problem solving, negative painting to help pull shapes out, layering color, how to change a background and more.. This course encourages students to find their own creative voice and painting style. <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View all of my online courses </a> <a href="https://kit.com/birgitoconnor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Material list ideas </a>

#014 Develop your own Paintings 

Color

Video: Review paintings and demonstration Meet a few of the students, see what you can do to make paintings have a little more depth and watch a demonstration on how to build color intensity. Find out More about the course Join the Course Home website

Video: Review paintings and demonstration Meet a few of the students, see what you can do to make paintings have a little more depth and watch a demonstration on how to build color intensity. Find out More about the course <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/bold-rich-saturated-color112/?preview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the Course</a> <a href="https://www.birgitoconnor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home website</a>

#028 Video: Painting review & demonstration (Bold Rich Saturated color) 

Before entering into a show, check the show prospectus  Do you own the copyrights? Did you create the painting on your own without guidance or instruction? Entry fees range and are not refundable  Digital images usually need to be at 300dpi (Check the show prospectus) 1200 - 2100 pixels at the largest side Free online tool to resize an image  https://www.pixlr.com/editor/  Does your painting have  Does it command attention and stand out with a strong composition? Different values, and a good use of color, and light,  Are you painting with confidence? Is it unique, with impact? Will it grab the attention of the judge? Your strongest paintings will be with a something that you’re excited about.  Rejection: Try not to take it personally, it happens to all of us. Remember there are only so many paintings that can be accepted into a show. if a painting is rejected in one show it may be accepted or even win in another.  Standard size frames  5" x 7" 8" x 10" 11" x 14" 16" x 20" 20" x 24" 20" x 30" 24" x 36" 22" x 32" 30" x 40" Call for entries Cafe https://www.callforentry.org/login/ Here are some societies that you can look into to enter shows: Alabama Watercolor Society of Alabama – http://wsalabama.org   Alaska Alaska Watercolor Society – http://www.akws.org Fairbanks Watercolor Society – http://www.fairbankswatercolor.org   Arizona Arizona Watercolor Association – http://www.azwatercolor.com Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild – http://www.watercolor-sawg.org Northern Arizona Watercolor Society – http://www.naws-az.org   California California Watercolor Society : http://www.californiawatercolor.org National Watercolor Society – http://www.nationalwatercolorsociety.org San Diego Watercolor Society – http://www.sdws.org Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society – http://www.scvws.org Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County – http://www.wascoart.org   Colorado Colorado Watercolor Society http://www.coloradowatercolor.org/aboutcws/aboutcws.htm Pikes Peak Watercolor Society – http://home.pcisys.net/~ppwsart Western Colorado Watercolor Society – http://www.wcwatercolorsociety.com   Connecticut Connecticut Watercolor Society – http://www.connecticutwatercolorsociety.org Delaware: Delaware Watercolor Society – http://www.delawarewatercolorsociety.org   Florida Brevard Watercolor Society – http://www.brevardwatercolors.org Central Florida Watercolor Society – http://www.centralfloridawatercolor.com Florida Watercolor Society – http://www.floridawatercolor.org Georgia Georgia Watercolor Society – http://www.georgiawatercolorsociety.com   Hawaii Hawaii Watercolor Society – http://www.hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org   Idaho Idaho Watercolor Society – http://www.id-ws.org   Illinois Illinois Watercolor Society – http://www.illinoiswatercolorsociety.org/ Transparent Watercolor Society of America – http://www.watercolors.org/   Indiana Watercolor Society of Indiana – http://www.watercolorsocietyofindiana.org/   Iowa Iowa Watercolor Society – http://www.iowawatercolorsociety.org   Kansas Kansas Watercolor Society –  http://www.kansaswatercolor.com/   Louisiana Louisiana Watercolor Society – http://www.lwsart.org/   Maryland Baltimore Watercolor Society – http://www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org Western Maryland Watercolor Society http://www.westernmarylandwatercolorsociety.org/   Massachusetts New England Watercolor Society http://www.newenglandwatercolorsociety.org/index.html   Michigan Michigan Watercolor Society – http://www.mwcsart.com/   Minnesota Minnesota Watercolor Society – http://www.minnesotawatercolors.com/   Mississippi Mississippi Watercolor Society – http://www.mississippiwatercolor.org/   Missouri Missouri Watercolor Society – http://www.mowsart.com/mainNN.htm   Montana Montana Watercolor Society – http://www.montanawatercolorsociety.org/   Nevada Nevada Watercolor Society – http://www.watercolorsociety.com/ – Sierra Watercolor Society https://www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com/   New Jersey The New Jersey Watercolor Society – http://www.njwcs.org/index.htm   New Mexico New Mexico Watercolor Society – http://www.nmwatercolorsociety.org/ –   New York: American Watercolor Society – http://www.americanwatercolorsociety.com/ Central New York Watercolor Society – http://www.centralnewyorkwatercolorsociety.org Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society – http://www.nfws.org/ North East Watercolor Society –  http://www.northeastws.com/   North Carolina Watercolor Society of North Carolina – http://www.ncwatercolor.net/   North Dakota Red River Watercolor Society – http://www.rrws.20m.com/   Ohio Ohio Watercolor Society – http://www.ohiowatercolorsociety.com/   Oklahoma Oklahoma Watermedia Association – http://www.watercolorok.com/   Oregon Watercolor Society of Oregon – http://www.watercolorsocietyoforegon.com/   Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Watercolor Society –  http://www.pwswc.com/   Rhode Island Rhode Island Watercolor Society – http://www.riws.org/    South Carolina South Carolina Watercolor Society – http://www.fineartsemporium.com/scws/SCWS.htm   South Dakota Northern Plains Watercolor Society – http://npwatercolors.com/ Tennessee Tennessee Watercolor Society – http://www.tnws.org/  Texas Society of Watercolor Artists :  http://www.swa-watercolor.com/  Southwestern Watercolor Society :  http://swswatercolor.org Texas Watercolor Society – http://texaswatercolorsociety.net/ Watercolor Art Society of Houston – http://www.watercolorhouston.org/   Utah Utah Watercolor Society – http://www.utwatercolor.net/   Vermont Vermont Watercolor Society – http://www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/index.php   Virginia Virginia Watercolor Society – http://www.virginiawatercolorsociety.org/ Potomac Valley Watercolorists – http://www.potomacvalleywatercolorist.org   Washington Northwest Watercolor Society – http://www.nwws.org/dnn/   West Virginia West Virginia Watercolor Society – http://www.wvwatercolorsociety.org/ –   Wisconsin Wisconsin Watercolor Society – http://www.wisconsinwatercolorsociety.com   Wyoming Wyoming Watercolor Society 160 W 6th St, Sheridan, WY 82801-3003  Contact Phone: (307) 672-8379

Before entering into a show, check the show prospectus <ul><li>Do you own the copyrights?</li> <li>Did you create the painting on your own without guidance or instruction?</li> <li>Entry fees range and are not refundable </li> <li>Digital images usually need to be at 300dpi (Check the show prospectus) 1200 - 2100 pixels at the largest side</li> <li>Free online tool to resize an image <a href="https://www.pixlr.com/editor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.pixlr.com/editor/</a></li> </ul> Does your painting have <ul><li>Does it command attention and stand out with a strong composition?</li> <li>Different values, and a good use of color, and light, </li> <li>Are you painting with confidence?</li> <li>Is it unique, with impact?</li> <li>Will it grab the attention of the judge?</li> <li>Your strongest paintings will be with a something that you’re excited about.</li> </ul> Rejection: <ul><li>Try not to take it personally, it happens to all of us.</li> <li>Remember there are only so many paintings that can be accepted into a show.</li> <li>if a painting is rejected in one show it may be accepted or even win in another.</li> </ul> Standard size frames 5" x 7" 8" x 10" 11" x 14" 16" x 20" 20" x 24" 20" x 30" 24" x 36" 22" x 32" 30" x 40" Call for entries Cafe <a href="https://www.callforentry.org/login/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.callforentry.org/login/</a> Here are some societies that you can look into to enter shows: Alabama Watercolor Society of Alabama – <a href="http://wsalabama.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wsalabama.org</a> Alaska Alaska Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.akws.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.akws.org</a> Fairbanks Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.fairbankswatercolor.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fairbankswatercolor.org</a> Arizona Arizona Watercolor Association – <a href="http://www.azwatercolor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.azwatercolor.com</a> Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild – <a href="http://www.watercolor-sawg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.watercolor-sawg.org</a> Northern Arizona Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.naws-az.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.naws-az.org</a> California California Watercolor Society : <a href="http://www.californiawatercolor.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.californiawatercolor.org</a> National Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.nationalwatercolorsociety.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nationalwatercolorsociety.org</a> San Diego Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.sdws.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sdws.org</a> Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.scvws.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.scvws.org</a> Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County – <a href="http://www.wascoart.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wascoart.org</a> Colorado Colorado Watercolor Society <a href="http://www.coloradowatercolor.org/aboutcws/aboutcws.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.coloradowatercolor.org/aboutcws/aboutcws.htm</a> Pikes Peak Watercolor Society – <a href="http://home.pcisys.net/~ppwsart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://home.pcisys.net/~ppwsart</a> Western Colorado Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.wcwatercolorsociety.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wcwatercolorsociety.com</a> Connecticut Connecticut Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.connecticutwatercolorsociety.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.connecticutwatercolorsociety.org</a> Delaware: Delaware Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.delawarewatercolorsociety.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.delawarewatercolorsociety.org</a> Florida Brevard Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.brevardwatercolors.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brevardwatercolors.org</a> Central Florida Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.centralfloridawatercolor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.centralfloridawatercolor.com</a> Florida Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.floridawatercolor.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.floridawatercolor.org</a> Georgia Georgia Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.georgiawatercolorsociety.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.georgiawatercolorsociety.com</a> Hawaii Hawaii Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org</a> Idaho Idaho Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.id-ws.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.id-ws.org</a> Illinois Illinois Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.illinoiswatercolorsociety.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.illinoiswatercolorsociety.org/</a> Transparent Watercolor Society of America –<a href="http://www.watercolors.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.watercolors.org/</a> Indiana Watercolor Society of Indiana – <a href="http://www.watercolorsocietyofindiana.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.watercolorsocietyofindiana.org/</a> Iowa Iowa Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.iowawatercolorsociety.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.iowawatercolorsociety.org</a> Kansas Kansas Watercolor Society –  <a href="http://www.kansaswatercolor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kansaswatercolor.com/</a> Louisiana Louisiana Watercolor Society –<a href="http://www.lwsart.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.lwsart.org/</a> Maryland Baltimore Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org</a> Western Maryland Watercolor Society <a href="http://www.westernmarylandwatercolorsociety.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.westernmarylandwatercolorsociety.org/</a> Massachusetts New England Watercolor Society <a href="http://www.newenglandwatercolorsociety.org/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.newenglandwatercolorsociety.org/index.html</a> Michigan Michigan Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.mwcsart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mwcsart.com/</a> Minnesota Minnesota Watercolor Society –<a href="http://www.minnesotawatercolors.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.minnesotawatercolors.com/</a> Mississippi Mississippi Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.mississippiwatercolor.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mississippiwatercolor.org/</a> Missouri Missouri Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.mowsart.com/mainNN.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mowsart.com/mainNN.htm</a> Montana Montana Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.montanawatercolorsociety.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.montanawatercolorsociety.org/</a> Nevada Nevada Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.watercolorsociety.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.watercolorsociety.com/</a> – Sierra Watercolor Society <a href="https://www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com/</a> New Jersey The New Jersey Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.njwcs.org/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.njwcs.org/index.htm</a> New Mexico New Mexico Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.nmwatercolorsociety.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nmwatercolorsociety.org/</a> – New York: American Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.americanwatercolorsociety.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.americanwatercolorsociety.com/</a> Central New York Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.centralnewyorkwatercolorsociety.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.centralnewyorkwatercolorsociety.org</a> Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.nfws.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nfws.org/</a> North East Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.northeastws.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.northeastws.com/</a> North Carolina Watercolor Society of North Carolina – <a href="http://www.ncwatercolor.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ncwatercolor.net/</a> North Dakota Red River Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.rrws.20m.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rrws.20m.com/</a> Ohio Ohio Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.ohiowatercolorsociety.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ohiowatercolorsociety.com/</a> Oklahoma Oklahoma Watermedia Association – <a href="http://www.watercolorok.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.watercolorok.com/</a> Oregon Watercolor Society of Oregon – <a href="http://www.watercolorsocietyoforegon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.watercolorsocietyoforegon.com/</a> Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Watercolor Society –  <a href="http://www.pwswc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pwswc.com/</a> Rhode Island Rhode Island Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.riws.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.riws.org/ </a> South Carolina South Carolina Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.fineartsemporium.com/scws/SCWS.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fineartsemporium.com/scws/SCWS.htm</a> South Dakota Northern Plains Watercolor Society – <a href="http://npwatercolors.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://npwatercolors.com/</a> Tennessee Tennessee Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.tnws.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tnws.org/</a> Texas Society of Watercolor Artists :  <a href="http://www.swa-watercolor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.swa-watercolor.com/ </a> Southwestern Watercolor Society :  <a href="http://swswatercolor.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://swswatercolor.org</a> Texas Watercolor Society – <a href="http://texaswatercolorsociety.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://texaswatercolorsociety.net/</a> Watercolor Art Society of Houston – <a href="http://www.watercolorhouston.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.watercolorhouston.org/</a> Utah Utah Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.utwatercolor.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.utwatercolor.net/</a> Vermont Vermont Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/index.php</a> Virginia Virginia Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.virginiawatercolorsociety.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.virginiawatercolorsociety.org/</a> Potomac Valley Watercolorists – <a href="http://www.potomacvalleywatercolorist.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.potomacvalleywatercolorist.org</a> Washington Northwest Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.nwws.org/dnn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nwws.org/dnn/</a> West Virginia West Virginia Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.wvwatercolorsociety.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wvwatercolorsociety.org/</a> – Wisconsin Wisconsin Watercolor Society – <a href="http://www.wisconsinwatercolorsociety.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wisconsinwatercolorsociety.com</a> Wyoming Wyoming Watercolor Society 160 W 6th St, Sheridan, WY 82801-3003  Contact Phone: (307) 672-8379

#024 How to Enter Watercolor Competitions

Jane Blundell

Jane's Ultimate Mixing Set - now available from Daniel Smith : Jane: "I have often been asked what colours I recommend for people to buy to get started in watercolour or to upgrade to artist quality watercolours so I created this palette to address that question. It is intended as a universal palette, suitable for any subject. It is also suitable for anyone from a beginner to an experienced artist. It is rather a Goldilocks palette - not so few colours that you have to spend the whole time mixing everything together, nor so many that you lose track of what you have and how to mix them. Too many colours in a painting leads to a lack of colour harmony.   My goal was to find single pigment colours that would mix together efficiently so that most colours could be produced by mixing just two pigments. Many people find that if they mix too many pigments, they end up creating 'mud'. With this set, generally two, but at most three colours may be needed to create any hue you want. The palette colours are also useful alone. The set is painted out using Daniel Smith professional watercolours. Alternative brands are given below.   The Ultimate Mixing Palette is not intended as a limited palette but as a basic set to work with. You only need to buy 14 tubes of paint. You may wish to buy other colours for convenience, or you may choose to create you own custom-mixes of convenience colours with these original tubes by making up an orange or a purple or some greens if you work with them a lot. You should find you can make pretty much any hue you choose. " More info  Website Janes Book Janes Grey  New watercolors from Poland that Jane is trying Roman Szmal Aquarius watercolours 

Jane's <a href="https://www.janeblundellart.com/the-ultimate-mixing-palette-a-world-of-colours.html?fbclid=IwAR0FyLk06yJjCWXwDX54jI0UL4nxv00NSF-rLM6yud2_UkcU8CR09eHB4IA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Mixing Set</a> - now available from Daniel Smith : Jane: "I have often been asked what colours I recommend for people to buy to get started in watercolour or to upgrade to artist quality watercolours so I created this palette to address that question. It is intended as a universal palette, suitable for any subject. It is also suitable for anyone from a beginner to an experienced artist. It is rather a Goldilocks palette - not so few colours that you have to spend the whole time mixing everything together, nor so many that you lose track of what you have and how to mix them. Too many colours in a painting leads to a lack of colour harmony.  My goal was to find single pigment colours that would mix together efficiently so that most colours could be produced by mixing just two pigments. Many people find that if they mix too many pigments, they end up creating 'mud'. With this set, generally two, but at most three colours may be needed to create any hue you want. The palette colours are also useful alone. The set is painted out using Daniel Smith professional watercolours. Alternative brands are given below.  The Ultimate Mixing Palette is not intended as a limited palette but as a basic set to work with. You only need to buy 14 tubes of paint. You may wish to buy other colours for convenience, or you may choose to create you own custom-mixes of convenience colours with these original tubes by making up an orange or a purple or some greens if you work with them a lot. You should find you can make pretty much any hue you choose. " <a href="https://janeblundellart.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-ultimate-mixing-set.html?fbclid=IwAR0-VEThz1YydvWHv6HAFVx0Vmiqcbvemmi5YkAWfJNalmCzbfO926fl_wM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More info</a> <a href="https://www.janeblundellart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.janeblundellart.com/the-ultimate-mixing-palette-a-world-of-colours.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Janes Book</a> <a href="http://danielsmith.com/janes-grey-half-pan-watercolor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Janes Grey </a> New watercolors from Poland that Jane is trying <a href="https://janeblundellart.blogspot.com/2019/03/roman-szmal-aquarius-watercolours.html?fbclid=IwAR3UitB13n1eqkkuBcUPgb9oXxlIK0tA2RqVIdj6RZ1Wv-eOAqAbnkMBhPo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roman Szmal Aquarius watercolours</a>

#032 Video: Guest interview with Jane Blundell - All about color

Do you need a website?What are your specific needs? Functionality, How you want to show yourself to the world, e-commerce Is Support important Is it mobile friendly  Website builders to look at https://www.wix.com https://www.Godaddy.com Weebly.com https://www.faso.com https://www.squarespace.com  ost varies  Basic site SEO  SSL security Domain Ecommerce connects to square paypal stripe  Build Your Brand First Establishing your brand is an important first step in selling your art online. It’s a chance to show off some of your style and establish who you are as an artist. It also it helps customers connect with you.  At a glance, your brand should give customers an idea of what makes you unique. ost varies  Basic site SEO  SSL security Domain Ecommerce connects to square paypal stripe  Build Your Brand First Establishing your brand is an important first step in selling your art online. It’s a chance to show off some of your style and establish who you are as an artist. It also it helps customers connect with you.  At a glance, your brand should give customers an idea of what makes you unique. Picking a domain name   Big decision, choose something that will be easy to find and not too long to type out.  Usually, your name (dot com) or, if that’s not for sale, your name studio (dot com) or your name art (dot com). Make it catchy and easy to find. If your name’s not in the domain, make sure it’s at least featured in the page title so people can still find you on Google!

Do you need a website? <ul><li>What are your specific needs?</li> <li>Functionality, How you want to show yourself to the world, e-commerce</li> <li>Is Support important</li> <li>Is it mobile friendly</li> </ul> Website builders to look at <ul><li><a href="https://www.wix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wix.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.godaddy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.Godaddy.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weebly.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.faso.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.faso.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.squarespace.com</a></li> </ul> ost varies  <ul><li>Basic site</li> <li>SEO </li> <li>SSL security</li> <li>Domain</li> <li>Ecommerce connects to</li> <li>square</li> <li>paypal</li> <li>stripe</li> </ul> Build Your Brand First Establishing your brand is an important first step in selling your art online. It’s a chance to show off some of your style and establish who you are as an artist. It also it helps customers connect with you.  At a glance, your brand should give customers an idea of what makes you unique. ost varies  <ul><li>Basic site</li> <li>SEO </li> <li>SSL security</li> <li>Domain</li> <li>Ecommerce connects to</li> <li>square</li> <li>paypal</li> <li>stripe</li> </ul> Build Your Brand First Establishing your brand is an important first step in selling your art online. It’s a chance to show off some of your style and establish who you are as an artist. It also it helps customers connect with you.  At a glance, your brand should give customers an idea of what makes you unique. Picking a domain name   Big decision, choose something that will be easy to find and not too long to type out.  Usually, your name (dot com) or, if that’s not for sale, your name studio (dot com) or your name art (dot com). Make it catchy and easy to find. If your name’s not in the domain, make sure it’s at least featured in the page title so people can still find you on Google!

#022 Building an Artist Website Part 1

Lets start to name some of those 2019 Goals, and say them out loud and discuss how you can obtain them. Goal Setting PDF download

Lets start to name some of those 2019 Goals, and say them out loud and discuss how you can obtain them. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12OImBQDLuC2hJTaunx1OpvA3czhLbJZ5/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goal Setting PDF download</a>

# 017 Name your Artistic Goals 

#035 Video Part 1 Loose Painting (Pear)

Looking at a students painting from the "Develop your own Paintings e-course" where we discuss the approach and how to get the results that she wants. Coming soon an expanded version with continuing education for those that have already enrolled.

Looking at a students painting from the "Develop your own Paintings e-course" where we discuss the approach and how to get the results that she wants. Coming soon an expanded version with continuing education for those that have already enrolled.

# 038 The Yellow Chair

How to get past feeling stuck, find your creativity and remove obstacles. Sometimes you just don't feel like painting, or life events get in the way, or maybe you're just afraid of making a mistake and ruining a piece of paper. So how can we get past that get you started again?  Technique and skill always improve with practice, and most often you need to make those mistakes so you can learn from them. Let's talk about some options to get that creativity going again. www.birgitoconnor.com Magic paper View basic material list

How to get past feeling stuck, find your creativity and remove obstacles. Sometimes you just don't feel like painting, or life events get in the way, or maybe you're just afraid of making a mistake and ruining a piece of paper. So how can we get past that get you started again?  Technique and skill always improve with practice, and most often you need to make those mistakes so you can learn from them. Let's talk about some options to get that creativity going again. <a href="https://birgitoconnor.com/online-courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.birgitoconnor.com</a> <a href="https://kit.com/birgitoconnor/basic-material-list/masterchinese-13x18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magic paper</a> <a href="https://kit.com/birgitoconnor/basic-material-list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View basic material list</a>

#034 How to get Past obstacles and get to your Creativity

Let's talk about the materials for the Atmospheric landscape course discussing paper, painting, pigment numbers  Atmospheric landscapes Take a Free mini course

Let's talk about the materials for the Atmospheric landscape course discussing paper, painting, pigment numbers  <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/atmospheric-landscapes-_-premium-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atmospheric landscapes</a> <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/barns-ranches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Take a Free mini course</a>

#011 Atmospheric Landscapes Getting Started Student meeting

Today we are meeting with some students to go over their paintings, talk about shadows, value and placement along with a demonstration. For more information about the full course go to Rocks Sand &amp; Sea Glass e-course

Today we are meeting with some students to go over their paintings, talk about shadows, value and placement along with a demonstration. For more information about the full course go to <a href="https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/rocks-sand-and-sea-glass-part-15/?preview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rocks Sand &amp; Sea Glass e-course</a>

#33 Video: Shadows & Highlights (Rocks Sand Sea Glass)

Part 2 of our discussion of building an artist website Notes from our conversation Absolute Art  https://www.absolutearts.com https://www.absolutearts.com/cgi-bin/portfolio/art/get_art.cgi Absolute Arts is an online marketplace for artists to sell their unique masterpieces, including paintings and sculptures. You can sign up as an artist to promote and sell your products. List up to 20 works of art for free, or you can choose from one of the other subscriptions to list more artwork, have less commission taken from your sales, and access to other features. The best part is that Absolute Arts can also take care of some of the marketing for you! Do you want your art on products? Do you want to be in a fine art gallery? Do you feel that that having your art on products cheapens your work? Etsy Etsy is craft site dedicated to items that are handcrafted, custom-made, unique, or vintage, painting etc. When it comes to ranking all the marketplace options, many consider it the best place to sell handmade items online. Pros: Etsy has been praised for its ease of use, so you can start selling crafts online in no time. It also offers a large customer base of people who are interested in buying unique, handmade items. Cons: there’s a lot of competition, which tends to drive prices down. That means it can be a little harder to make money selling crafts online with Etsy. There are also some fees for listing your items and getting access to all the tools Etsy offers. Firstly, Etsy takes a five percent transaction fee when you make a sale. There’s also a $0.20 listing fee for every item you put up for sale. You’ll need to sign up for Etsy Plus to customize your shop page with banners or get featured listings. It currently costs $10 a month, and is set to increase to $20 a month in January 2019.  Easyup https://www.ecanopy.com/craft-show-tents.html Pro Panels  https://www.propanels.com/ Email sites Mail chimp https://mailchimp.com/ Constant Contact https://constantcontact.com/  Wordpress sites WordPress.net WordPress.org  Be aware that WordPress sites can be vulnerable to hacks so it must be constantly updated Student sites www.Flyingpigdesign.com www.Helenbond.com  Clear Bags https://www.clearbags.com

Part 2 of our discussion of building an artist website Notes from our conversation Absolute Art  <a href="https://www.absolutearts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.absolutearts.com</a> <a href="https://www.absolutearts.com/cgi-bin/portfolio/art/get_art.cgi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.absolutearts.com/cgi-bin/portfolio/art/get_art.cgi</a> Absolute Arts is an online marketplace for artists to sell their unique masterpieces, including paintings and sculptures. You can sign up as an artist to promote and sell your products. List up to 20 works of art for free, or you can choose from one of the other subscriptions to list more artwork, have less commission taken from your sales, and access to other features. The best part is that Absolute Arts can also take care of some of the marketing for you! Do you want your art on products? Do you want to be in a fine art gallery? Do you feel that that having your art on products cheapens your work? <a href="https://www.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy</a> Etsy is craft site dedicated to items that are handcrafted, custom-made, unique, or vintage, painting etc. When it comes to ranking all the marketplace options, many consider it the best place to sell handmade items online. <ul><li>Pros: Etsy has been praised for its ease of use, so you can start selling crafts online in no time. It also offers a large customer base of people who are interested in buying unique, handmade items.</li> <li>Cons: there’s a lot of competition, which tends to drive prices down. That means it can be a little harder to make money selling crafts online with Etsy. There are also some fees for listing your items and getting access to all the tools Etsy offers. Firstly, Etsy takes a five percent transaction fee when you make a sale. There’s also a $0.20 listing fee for every item you put up for sale. You’ll need to sign up for Etsy Plus to customize your shop page with banners or get featured listings. It currently costs $10 a month, and is set to increase to $20 a month in January 2019.</li> </ul> Easyup <a href="https://www.ecanopy.com/craft-show-tents.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ecanopy.com/craft-show-tents.html</a> Pro Panels  <a href="https://www.propanels.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.propanels.com/</a> Email sites <ul><li>Mail chimp <a href="https://mailchimp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchimp.com/</a></li> <li>Constant Contact <a href="https://constantcontact.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://constantcontact.com/</a></li> </ul> Wordpress sites <ul><li><a href="http://WordPress.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WordPress.net</a></li> <li><a href="http://WordPress.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WordPress.org</a></li> </ul> Be aware that WordPress sites can be vulnerable to hacks so it must be constantly updated Student sites <ul><li><a href="http://www.flyingpigdesign.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Flyingpigdesign.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.Helenbond.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Helenbond.com</a></li> </ul> Clear Bags <ul><li><a href="https://www.clearbags.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.clearbags.com</a></li></ul>

#023 Building an Artist Website Part 2

Eva Nichols

Join me as I interview one of my previous students Eva Nicholas about her journey, who has gone on to enter shows, travel and teach and show her work in galleries   YouTube Channel: Eva Nichols Art Website: https://www.beautyonlocation.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eva.s.nicholsInstagram: http://instagram.com/evanicholskunstTwitter: http://twitter.com/@EvaNichols Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/estramer/ Blog: http://evasnichols.wordpress.com     Contact information Eva Stramer Nichols     16127 Wellington Way Truckee, CA 96161 530-414-1289

Join me as I interview one of my previous students Eva Nicholas about her journey, who has gone on to enter shows, travel and teach and show her work in galleries   YouTube Channel: Eva Nichols Art Website: <a href="https://www.beautyonlocation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.beautyonlocation.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eva.s.nichols" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/eva.s.nichols</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/evanicholskunst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/evanicholskunst</a> Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/@EvaNichols" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/@EvaNichols</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/estramer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/estramer/</a> Blog: <a href="http://evasnichols.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://evasnichols.wordpress.com</a>     Contact information Eva Stramer Nichols 16127 Wellington Way Truckee, CA 96161 530-414-1289

#027 Guest interview with Eva Nichols

A fantastic idea of making a downloadable low commitment print on Etsy to create a passive income, how to find a image to paint and entering a show 

A fantastic idea of making a downloadable low commitment print on Etsy to create a passive income, how to find a image to paint and entering a show

#031 Conversation with students 

Today will be reviewing paintings and discussing different types of paper, masking fluid and how to get that color intensity that you're looking for. You'll be able to hear students questions along with my answers, It's a fun time and there's always lots of little nuggets in there to help keep you inspired and painting. How to make a quick line drawing How to enlarge your line drawing Rapid Resizer how to make a large scale image on your home printer

Today will be reviewing paintings and discussing different types of paper, masking fluid and how to get that color intensity that you're looking for. You'll be able to hear students questions along with my answers, It's a fun time and there's always lots of little nuggets in there to help keep you inspired and painting. <a href="https://youtu.be/rL6Umvm68w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to make a quick line drawing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=609jii4pSJg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to enlarge your line drawing</a> <a href="https://www.rapidresizer.com/buy2?utm_expid=.-h7c7ZTBQk-DrK8v2W_aJw.1&amp;utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapid Resizer how to make a large scale image on your home printer</a>

#009 Exotic Orchids in Watercolor Student meeting

Focus on reviewing students paintings

# 005 Backgrounds & Shadows Feb 8 meeting 

Today we reviewed lessons 5-8 and focused on the Lagoon, Crashing waves, Simple reflections, wet-sand reflections along with reviewing work that came in since our last meeting, demonstration and other information. 

Today we reviewed lessons 5-8 and focused on the Lagoon, Crashing waves, Simple reflections, wet-sand reflections along with reviewing work that came in since our last meeting, demonstration and other information.

#004 Waves & Water meeting Feb 7 lessons 5-8 

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