• How to use stippling for watercolor texture
    Blog,  Watercolor and Ink

    How to Use Stippling for Watercolor Texture – all about lazy stippling

    What exactly is lazy stippling? In this article, we’ll talk all about using a stippling technique, or lazy stippling, for watercolor texture. What is Lazy Stippling? Let’s start with stippling, in case you’re unfamiliar with the word. Basically, stippling is creating art with dots, lots and lots of dots. The more compact they are, the darker the area appears, but as you spread the dots farther apart, the area appears much lighter. It’s a very interesting technique for drawing or watercolor. But it’s also a technique that takes patience. Maybe more patience than I have or want to have. So, when I feel the desire to create a stippling effect…

  • acorn drawing tutorial
    Blog,  Fall Drawing Ideas,  Watercolor and Ink

    Acorn Drawing

    Today is a good day for an acorn drawing ... with a smattering of watercolor, of course! Fall is a bittersweet time of year. The growing season, the warm season slowly ends. And although I'm almost ready to hibernate by then, it still means the long, dark winter looms. We say goodbye to the color and warmth and hello to the cold, bland, endless months. Both seasons have their good points. Fall has its colors and smells like honey. It tastes like apple pie and pumpkin lattes. Winter has its cozy sweaters, warm fires, and promise of spring. I must say, though, I am particularly fond of fall. So, while…