Blog Posts
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Carolina Landscapes
Understanding Value & Perspective through Layers, and Loose Abstraction Landscape painting is more than recording what you see, yet it’s about creating a sense of space, mood, and atmosphere. Whether your goal is realism or expressive abstraction, the tools of complete value and saturation of color, will help build depth. Use these to guide the…
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Aloha Hibiscus
Written by Ida Mae There’s something undeniably captivating about tropical prints. These hibiscus flowers can be paired with deep green monstera leaves or even vibrant parrots to evoke a feeling of warmth, relaxation, and paradise. Here we will attempt capturing the Hibiscus essence through fluid, luminous art of watercolor. Before your florals hit the fabric…
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Nature Observed in Watercolor
Historically he relationship between art and scientific documentation eventually gave rise to a new artistic genre, the Naturalistic Illustration, whose aim was to capture in a work the particular forms and functions of a given species. The genre found enthusiastic supporters among scientists and wealthy connoisseurs who were intrigued by the novelty of this rigorouslyobjective…
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Watercolor Supplies
Hi! Welcome to Your Watercolor Journey: A Carolina Artist’s Guide Are you ready to begin your journey as a watercolor artist? How exciting! Diving into a new creative practice is thrilling, but we know it can also feel a little overwhelming when you’re staring at a wall of art supplies. A word to the wise:…
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From the Sea with Love
Painting from Life Capture the Coast: Guide to Painting Seashells There’s nothing quite like a day at the Carolina coast. For me, it’s only a couple of hours’ drive. And one of my favorite beach activities? Hunting for beautiful, unique seashells and stones washed up by the tide. I always come home with my pockets…