How to not muddy your watercolours Living close to the South Downs has beautiful scenic benefits, however, the mud is less desirable, and this is also the same when it comes to painting wet-in-wet techniques. Painting loose water colour is a beautiful way to bring your painting to life, but muddy hues aren’t pleasant and…

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Capturing the rich colours of autumn in loose watercolour In this short sketchbook study, I sat somewhere peaceful to work from real life using my sketchbook and paints from my handy travel case to really absorb the atmosphere and relax my mind while capturing the rich colours of the autumnal landscape. I will show you…

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Capturing Sunsets in loose watercolour In this short watercolour study, I’m experimenting with watery hues to create a relaxed, vibrant, fresh sunset by mixing minimal colours together. I will show you how to create a sense of essence, feeling and being in the moment, while capturing the pinky purpley landscape. What you’ll need: If you…

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Nature Journaling: How to paint sunflowers I love being outside in nature. And what better way to continue my nature journaling journey than being surrounded by bright and beautiful sunflowers. A true sign of summer, I love capturing their bold form on my paper with my watery paints. The softly textured bright yellow petal edges,…

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[VIDEO] How to paint a loose watercolour bumblebee I love painting bees. Capturing their fuzzy bodies with my watery paint brush and seeing how the paint settles can really bring these fluffy creatures to life. The textured edges which form, and the inclusion of a pretty purple hue to my bee painting enhances and compliments…

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