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Tools of the Trade

See what materials I use for watercolour painting I’ve found that materials can make a big difference in the outcomes for watercolour paintings. In this video, you can see what are my go-to paints, paper, brushes and other materials for floral and landscape creations.
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Hiking for Inspiration

Active adventures in Alberta, BC and Switzerland Through the spring and summer, I’ve had holidays that include epic hikes through some amazing scenery. These experiences will provide ample inspiration for future paintings, and you can see a sneak peak with some of the reference photos I’ve taken. Here are some of the highlights from hiking to Mount Assiniboine (AB), the
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Castle Mountain Watercolor Tutorial

Castle Mountain, as viewed on the way to Lake Louise, rises out of the misty valley and is bathed in the warm glow of sunrise. In this tutorial you can see how to paint a rugged, warm mountain floating above the cloudy river valley. This is my second tutorial showing how to make soft clouds with wet in wet watercolours,
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Prairie Crocus: Painting Progression

See the progression of the painting: Prairie Crocus See these flower emerge through the painting process! As one of the first blooms after a long winter, I wanted to show the crocus pushing up through golden grasses and pushing back the cold of winter. This resilient flower is a quiet promise of warmer days to come. Just close your eyes

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Tools of the Trade

See what materials I use for watercolour painting I’ve found that materials can make a big difference in the outcomes for watercolour paintings. In this video, you can see what are my go-to paints, paper, brushes and other materials for floral and landscape creations.
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Hiking for Inspiration

Active adventures in Alberta, BC and Switzerland Through the spring and summer, I’ve had holidays that include epic hikes through some amazing scenery. These experiences will provide ample inspiration for future paintings, and you can see a sneak peak with some of the reference photos I’ve taken. Here are some of the highlights from hiking to Mount Assiniboine (AB), the
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Castle Mountain Watercolor Tutorial

Castle Mountain, as viewed on the way to Lake Louise, rises out of the misty valley and is bathed in the warm glow of sunrise. In this tutorial you can see how to paint a rugged, warm mountain floating above the cloudy river valley. This is my second tutorial showing how to make soft clouds with wet in wet watercolours,
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Prairie Crocus: Painting Progression

See the progression of the painting: Prairie Crocus See these flower emerge through the painting process! As one of the first blooms after a long winter, I wanted to show the crocus pushing up through golden grasses and pushing back the cold of winter. This resilient flower is a quiet promise of warmer days to come. Just close your eyes