Painting Guides

Painting Guide: Ferns

I love finding odd things in the garden. Ferns are wonderful--aside from the beautiful visual texture they add, they are also great bioindicators of a healthy ecosystem! They reflec...

Painting Guide: Birds and Butterflies

Here's a step-by-step guide on painting a Kingfisher with watercolor. First step is to prepare your materials: Printed lineart on Arches Watercolor Paper, LifeAfterBreakfast Handmade Watercolors, ...

Painting Guide: Mushroom

Here's a step-by-step guide on painting a Mushroom with watercolor. First step is to prepare your materials: Printed line art on Arches Watercolor Paper, LifeAfterBreakfast Handmade Watercolors, Pa...

Painting Guide: Florals

Here's a step-by-step guide on painting Poppies with watercolor.First step is to prepare your materials: Printed line art on Arches Watercolor Paper, LifeAfterBreakfast Handmade W...

Painting Guide: Succulents

  Here's a timelapse video of how I paint each succulent leaf: Start by painting leaves using water. Then add the green pigments, making sure to have highlights, midtones, and shadows on each le...