Behind the Art

You can learn to paint without drawing

You can learn to paint without drawing

Do you want to paint but drawing the picture is intimidating? There are always simple paintings like skies and silhouettes, in fact I've got five free tutorials for that here. ...

You can learn to paint without drawing

Do you want to paint but drawing the picture is intimidating? There are always simple paintings like skies and silhouettes, in fact I've got five free tutorials for that here. ...

My Newest Studio Assistant and the Side Effects

My Newest Studio Assistant and the Side Effects

How our little poodle puppy has taught me to be a more productive and focused artist. This week's tip is about time management because I know I'm not the only...

My Newest Studio Assistant and the Side Effects

How our little poodle puppy has taught me to be a more productive and focused artist. This week's tip is about time management because I know I'm not the only...

Art Supplies on the Floor of the Alyssa Whetstone Art Studio

The Joyful Painting Experience

I've recently been reminded of how much joy there is in painting. Now, this feels ironic, because my WHOLE thing is finding joy in watercolor. So I taught a class last week...

The Joyful Painting Experience

I've recently been reminded of how much joy there is in painting. Now, this feels ironic, because my WHOLE thing is finding joy in watercolor. So I taught a class last week...

The easiest way to sketch your travels

The easiest way to sketch your travels

I returned from Europe at the end of June and I have some take-aways I'd to share about sketching and documenting your trip that are EASY for any level artist. ...

The easiest way to sketch your travels

I returned from Europe at the end of June and I have some take-aways I'd to share about sketching and documenting your trip that are EASY for any level artist. ...

My Favorite Travel Painting Supplies

My Favorite Travel Painting Supplies

A tip, tutorial, and a tool all centered around travel painting. Learn to paint anywhere and anytime with these supplies.

My Favorite Travel Painting Supplies

A tip, tutorial, and a tool all centered around travel painting. Learn to paint anywhere and anytime with these supplies.

Behind the Art: Split Rock Lighthouse

Behind the Art: Split Rock Lighthouse

When I painted the Split Rock Lighthouse, I remember noticing the contrast between the yellow building and the cool blue lake surface. The rocks are full of numerous neutral tones creating a rough texture...

Behind the Art: Split Rock Lighthouse

When I painted the Split Rock Lighthouse, I remember noticing the contrast between the yellow building and the cool blue lake surface. The rocks are full of numerous neutral tones creating a rough texture...