Category Archives: Supplies and Materials

MacPherson’s 2018 workshop in Vegas

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

In Las Vegas, playing with paper (and supplies). Continue reading →

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I’m in Watercolor Artist Magazine!

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

The August issue (yes, it’s out already and available at Barnes &Noble) of Watercolor Artist focusses on painting the world around you, with a special focus on sketchbooks. I’m thrilled and honored to have a piece in there with some … Continue reading →

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Direct Watercolor Strategy #4: Zoom and Crop

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Taking the #30x30DirectWatercolor2018 challenge? Strategy #4: Zoom and Crop Continue reading →

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Direct Watercolor Strategy #3: Don’t Stop at One

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

Taking the #30x30DirectWatercolor2018 challenge? Strategy #3: Don’t Stop at One! Continue reading →

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Direct Watercolor Strategy #2: Do a small study

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

When ‘direct watercolor’ isn’t your go-to painting strategy, and you’re taking the #30x30DirectWatercolor2018 challenge, you need some strategies to take the leap: Strategy #1: Pick a forgiving subject Continue reading →

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Direct Watercolor Strategy #1: Pick a forgiving subject

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

When ‘direct watercolor’ isn’t your go-to painting strategy, and you’re taking the #30x30DirectWatercolor2018 challenge, you need some strategies to take the leap: Strategy #1: Pick a forgiving subject Continue reading →

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June Workshops: Vegas and San Francisco

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

After a longish break from teaching workshops, I’m back! Here are two workshops in June, one in Las Vegas and the other in San Francisco. They might look similar at first glance, but read carefully: one is an Urban Sketcher’s … Continue reading →

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