In Case You Missed It: Art School Live Replay
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Hello Watercolor Enthusiasts, Thank you so much to those who joined me live yesterday for my Art School Live demo with Mandy Theis! We had such a wonderful time talking about values, color temperature, and how I approach poured watercolor through layers of light and dark. During the demo, I worked on a new piece inspired by Victoria Falls titled Luminous Descent. One of the biggest themes of the session was how temperature can influence our perception of value — and how strong values are often what truly hold a painting together. If you missed the live event, you can still watch the replay here: One thing I mentioned during the demo is that this painting is not quite finished yet. I’ve learned over the years that I need to live with a painting for a few days before deciding whether it’s truly done. Sometimes a piece needs a little quiet time before it reveals what it still needs… or whether it needs anything at all. Thank you again for all of your encouragement and support. I’m so grateful to share this journey with such a thoughtful and creative community. Warmly, |
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