Painting Mythical Creatures with Watercolor and Gouache | The Water Phoenix

June 2, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Today I want to share something a bit more…mythical! The phoenix is a mythological birdlike creature that is known for it’s ability to burst into flames and then be reborn in its own ashes, and seemingly immortal. A friend of mine has commissioned many pieces of phoenix art over the years, and I have enjoyed […]

My Gouache Technique Explained

May 29, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Painting a forest pathway with gouache (step by step process)

Paint Better Mountains – Complete Class for Beginners

May 14, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

With demonstrations in both watercolor and gouache, this class is aimed at a wide variety of students who have the same goal: painting better mountains.

The Forest Spirit Series by Sarah Burns

April 14, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Behind the scenes of creating fantasy artwork.

How to Keep Gouache From Drying Out

March 22, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

If you’re new to gouache you might be experiencing one of the most common hurdles: how to keep gouache from drying out. In this video I’ll share my three favorite ways to keep gouache wet while painting. It can be tricky at first to keep gouache paint from drying out while you are painting, but […]