Getting Started With Gouache in 2024 – Advice for Beginners (best supplies)
All of my favorite gear for painting with gouache.
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What is Gouache? – Answering your GOUACHE FAQs
What is Gouache & How is it different to Watercolor? Answering your Gouache FAQs!
Read MoreComparing all the Gouache Brands – MY RANKINGS | 2023-2024
Comparing 12 Gouache Brands (and ranking them). After 5 years of experience with gouache
Read MoreWhat is the Fearless Brush?
Mission Statement: The Fearless Brush is a space for open, honest discussion for self-guided artists, our struggles, the never-ending quest to level up, and making a living along the way.
Read MorePLEINAIRPRIL 2024 WEEK TWO RECAP – FLOWERS
Painting flowers all week!
Read MorePleinAirpril 2024 Week One Recap – Gouache studies near home
Week one of #Pleinairpril 2024 was a great start. Here’s what happened.
Read MoreApril 2024 Study Guide (Plein Air Focus)
Join me for a month-long painting challenge and let’s stay inspired together! I have provided a study guide to keep us on track and inspired.
Read MorePreparing for Plein Air Season – Gouache Gear & Studies
As spring inches closer, I’m preparing for plein air season. Maybe it’s wishful thinking, as we are barely above zero degrees still, but thinking about flowers blooming and lambs in the fields gets me excited. I want to dust off some winter cobwebs and start preparing for it so when April finally arrives I’m ready […]
Read MoreMaimeri Extra Fine Gouache Review
A landscape painter’s review of Maimeri Extra Fine Gouache.
Read MoreTurner Design Gouache Review
A landscape painter’s review of Turner Design Gouache.
Read MoreGouache Study Sessions Explained
What exactly happens during a gouache study session?
Read MorePilot Parallel Pen for Urban Sketching (Scotland)
A Landscape Painter’s Perspective on the Pilot Parallel Pen for Urban Sketching Cullen is a picturesque town near where I live in Scotland, and a place I have filmed many videos over the years. However I almost always paint the coastal view and the sea rather than the town itself. But I’m actively trying to […]
Read MoreCapturing Winter Magic: Painting a Snowy Forest with Watercolor Pencils
As winter blankets the world in a serene layer of snow, there’s a unique charm to capturing the tranquil beauty of a snowy forest on paper. Watercolor pencils provide a versatile medium to bring this winter wonderland to life, allowing a blend the softness of watercolors with the texture and precision of colored pencils. In […]
Read MoreEmbracing the Ethereal: Painting Foggy Winter Landscapes with Watercolor
Winter’s charm is not limited to pristine snowscapes; the elusive beauty of fog veiling a winter landscape adds an enchanting touch to the season. Capturing the ethereal quality of fog in a painting requires a nuanced approach, and in this video and blog post, we’ll explore the techniques and tips for creating captivating foggy winter […]
Read MoreGouache Plein Air Sketching – Tree with vines
My first plein air session of the year! A nice forest walk with my gouache.
Read MoreDaniel Smith Watercolors – 9 Month Update
Insights about my Daniel Smith watercolor collection, how I use them, and current favorites.
Read MoreComparing 5 Brands of White Gouache (Opacity & Performance, Zinc vs. Titanium)
What are the differences in various brands of white gouache? Let’s test it out.
Read MorePainting Outside in Rough Weather | My Gear & Advice
How I handle painting outside in intense weather…it’s common!
Read MorePainting Rocks & Cliffs with my Dried Gouache Palette (mainly outside in Scotland)
Using dried gouache for painting rocks and cliffs (mainly outside in Scotland)
Read MoreCreating a Limited Watercolor Palette for Painting Outside
This limited palette is excellent for painting landscapes.
Read MoreMeeden Gouache Review – First Impressions
A review of MEEDEN gouache.
Read MorePainting Outside Every Day in April – PleinAirpril 2023 Recap
Let’s talk about the 30 day plein air challenge known as PleinAirpril. I’ll also show my sketchbook scans from the entire month and share some thoughts about what I learned.
Read MoreBuilding a Custom “Themed” Watercolor Palette [Daniel Smith] – Lightfast, No animal byproducts, No heavy metals (including scans & research)
How I build a custom watercolor palette to suite my needs
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