Blog Posts
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The Art of Line &Wash
Although no ink is used in this process, I want you to focus on the process of outlining your image to create the same Line and Wash illustration technique used by professional illustrators. If you’ve ever been captivated by the delicate illustrations in classic children’s books, much like the timeless works of Beatrix Potter you’ve…
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Edges : A Bridge to Foundational Skills
When we talk about “foundational skills” in watercolor, the mind typically goes to the mechanics: controlling your brush, mixing color theory, and mastering the flat wash. Think of edges not just as a foundational skill, but as the bridge that connects your mechanical skills to your artistic vision. Edges are the translator between what your…
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Watercolor Floral
Watercolor artists can build color in two primary ways: layering transparent washes or mixing and applying the intended color directly. Learning both approaches will give you greater control over hue, value, intensity, and atmosphere. Direct Painting Direct painting asks, “What is the best color before my brush touches the paper?” Direct painting requires you to…
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Urban Sketching Registration Open
Register for Free Urban Sketching Workshops hosted by Eliza Dunaway. Learn to sketch the world around you through observation at Urban Sketching workshops! These non-cumulative sessions guide participants in drawing from life, covering topics such as an introduction to drawing tools, capturing perspective, and creating compelling compositions. All drawing materials are provided. Beginners are welcome—no…
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Negative Painting is a Positive
Lucky You! We will be creating a Clover Painting I grew up in Mississippi where time moved slow enough to find a lucky 4-leaf clover. We’d sit in the grass, fingers searching, eyes darting: three leaves, three leaves, four? After I found a lucky one I would try to put it in my bible before…
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Timing & Control
Watercolor Techniques For Beginners: Click Here Watercolor Techniques Reviews in Class: Wet into Wet / Lifting Paint Wet onto Dry / Glazing / Scumbling / Dry Brush Charging / Diffusing/ Blooms Salt Texture / Splatter Texture Homework Reference Photos Photo Reference : BUTAFORYA COM Watercolor Timing 101: The 5 Stages of Drying & How to…
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Local Artist Highlight
From Blueprints to Watercolors: The Photorealistic World of Vincent Trincia Fine art renderings in Pencil, Pen & Ink, Watercolor Instagram Link [ Click Here ] Website [ Click Here ] Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of York County, a unique artistic talent is at work. Vincent Trincia is quietly mastering the challenge of watercolor. But…
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Watercolor Notecards
Relaxing & Beautiful Handmade Note Cards all illustrations by Ida Mae Making art is an opportunity to slow down, take some time off, and get lost in the creative process. If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t have hours to put in to making a greeting card every time the occasion arises. The solution?…
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SO MANY EDGES!
… SO LITTLE TIME Watercolor Artist: John Lovett Click Here HARD – LOST – BROKEN – LOST Watercolor Artist: LOUISE DEMASI Click Here Join us at Ida Mae Atelier for a watercolor class focused on a simple but powerful skill: painting edges. While we’ll be using bumble bee and floral as our subject, mastering edges…
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Wrinkle, Press, Reveal!
The Magic of Saran Wrap on Painted Rock Create River Stone Textures with Saran Wrap Have you ever looked at a beautiful, textured rock and wondered how you could capture that intricate, geometric pattern on paper? You know, the secret tool is hiding in your kitchen drawer right now? Yes Maam and Sir, its Saran…