When I was just getting started on watercolor, I was ready to be fully committed. So I spent a long time in the art store and pick out what I thought would be useful. I spent a bunch of money to get a bunch of materials. After a few months, I found out that I don’t need at least half of those materials. Now after a couple of years of painting watercolor, I think I’m ready to make some recommendations for the beginners.
Read MoreChoose the right subject
When you pick the wrong subject, you have an uphill battle. While I do believe no subject is inherently bad, not all subjects are suitable for you. We all have different strengths and weaknesses when it comes to painting. So today, let’s talk about a few tips about choosing your subject. There were quite a few times when I thought something could be a great subject end up looking terrible in my painting. And on the other hand, there were things that I thought looks really boring in real life, end up looking great in painting. While there are still some mysteries when it comes to picking the right subject for you, there are a few things to consider:
Read MoreReal secret of a loose painting - Visual Language
If you’ve been following me you like the way I paint, chances are you like a loose painting and want to learn how to do it. Now, I’ve searched around YouTube and Google, and surprisingly I haven’t found anyone who has the same answer as I do. Many articles and videos talk a lot about techniques. Things like holding your brush farther from the tip, use bold colors, and some ambiguous tips like be confident. Don’t get me wrong, I believe they are valid tips, but for me, the core principle and the real secrete of a loose painting is Visual Language.
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in Technique
This week I am sharing the process of my latest video. It is one of the favorite paintings I’ve done recently. Many people want to paint loose and there are many suggestions on how to paint loose. But to me, the key to a good loose painting is the understanding of visual language. Without a solid visual language, painting fast and carelessly will likely result in a messy painting.
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