We've almost finished the Easter project, but we still need to add the black light effect. Let's do that today!

Last week, we began working on a watercolor project for Easter, and in the process learned a little bit about "masking". This week we'll take the project a bit further...

We've been learning about controlling watercolor over the last few weeks, and in that time we've covered several practice exercises. But It's always more fun to practice on an actual picture.

In today's art tip we're taking one more look at how to control watercolors. This time, we'll focus on how to do four different types of washes: flat, graded, wet-in-wet, and drybrush.

by James H. Pence

In last week's video tip we learned a simple technique for controlling watercolor. Today, we'll apply that technique to a painting of a series of overlapping mountain ranges.

by James H. Pence

Watercolors are hard to control! That's usually the reason people say that they don't like to use them. However, with a little practice, you'll find that watercolors aren't all that difficult to work with. Better yet, they can be a lot of fun. In today's video tip, I'll give you a simple practice exercise that will help you learn how to control watercolors.

by James H. Pence

In last week's video tip, we looked at some watercolor basics. This week we're going to learn how to do a color wheel -- sort of. Actually, we'll be working on a color "triangle". A color triangle is a great (and fun!) way to see how the primary colors mix and create the complementary colors. So, get out some watercolor paper, brushes, and paints, and lets see what we can come up with...

Watercolors often get a bad rap for being "hard to control," but they can be a lot of fun to work with. In today's video art tip, STL chalk artist, Jim Pence, shares some watercolor basics and a fun (and easy!) project.

Last week's "Joy of Art" video tip focused on the first element of art: line. This week, we'll take it a step further by thinking about shape. In today's video you'll learn how to go on a "shape scavenger hunt...

by James H. Pence

In Tuesday’s blog I mentioned something called “negative space.”

Negative space drawing almost sounds like some weird, astronomical concept that you need a Ph.D. to understand. Actually, it’s a pretty simple idea. Instead of drawing an object, you draw the space in and around the object.

Scratching your head?

Let me give you an illustration that will make it crystal clear.