Step 1
We discovered this little water scene while exploring the river walk around the Tonbridge Castle in southeast England. It was a quiet pastoral scene just begging to be painted.
Step 2
I always begin my painting with a plan. this helps ensur the success of the project. In addition to my sketchbook studies, I always do a quick thumbnail sketch to […]
Step 3
After stretching my 140lb. Arches watercolor paper I tape off the edges with masking tape to create a clean finish edge for the framer. I now do a light outline […]
Step 4
I use a series of transparent glazes as I build up the darks in the painting. Although the water is done mostly wet-into-wet I must be careful to leave white […]
Step 5
I carefully paint the negative space in the water around the white swan, and finish the details in the water and the background.
Step 6
The finished painting of a Cottage in Tonbridge England.
