Creating a Limited Watercolor Palette for Painting Outside

June 2, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

In my most recent episode of Behind the Brush on Patreon, I shared my strategies for creating a custom limited watercolor palette for plein air. These are all Daniel Smith colors chosen from my larger studio selection. But I just thought this diagram was a fun way to explore it, and was worth sharing here. […]

Building a Custom “Themed” Watercolor Palette [Daniel Smith] – Lightfast, No animal byproducts, No heavy metals (including scans & research)

March 22, 2023.Reading time 34 minutes.

How I build a custom watercolor palette to suite my needs

Sketching Nature: Foundations Course | New Skillshare Class

February 16, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

This class is the perfect starter course for anyone who wants to learn how to sketch nature! With lessons in drawing, painting, color theory, perspective, composition, and more, you’ll leave this class with a stronger foundation in all aspects of sketching nature.

Schmincke Super Granulating Watercolours: SHIRE set

January 29, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

A close-up look at the new Shire super granulating watercolour set by Schmincke.

Landscape Painting Tutorials // #sarahburnstutor

August 16, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Just a little update about what’s been happening in the studio lately! As a lot of you know, I make tons of content to help beginners learn how to paint landscapes with watercolor and gouache. I’ve been really busy working on my usual monthly content. Each month I release 3-4 youtube videos, hoping to teach […]

The Perfect Limited Palette for Watercolor Landscapes

July 30, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

My research process and thoughts for creating my “perfect” limited palette for watercolor landscapes.

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.

An Afternoon on the Coast // Watercolor Plein Air

May 14, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

My experience painting on the coast with a Portable Painter.

The Portable Painter in Action – a Hands Free Watercolor Kit

April 17, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

An in-depth look at using the Portable Painter

The Forest Spirit Series by Sarah Burns

April 14, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Behind the scenes of creating fantasy artwork.

Paintin’ down by the river – Watercolor and Gouache Hybrid

March 11, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Painting by the river with a watercolor and gouache hybrid method.

Watercolor Daylily Painting Process

March 7, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Process for painting a watercolor daylily.

Experience the Forest – Paint the Forest

December 18, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Join me while I go for a forest wander then paint the forest with watercolor.

Sand Dunes Watercolor Coastal Art

November 25, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Sand dunes watercolor coastal art behind the scenes.

Ink and Wash – Drippy Autumn Trees

October 27, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Painting drippy autumn forests using watercolor ink and wash technique. Including video process.

Painting Backlit Leaves with Watercolor

October 25, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Step-by-step guide to painting backlit leaves.

Beach with Wet Sand Watercolor Painting Tutorial

October 9, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

How to paint a watercolor beach with wet sand reflections – step by step process with video.

Watercolor Seascapes From Above

October 3, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Today I want to share some coastal art, just for fun. Not only are watercolor seascapes peaceful to look at, but they are a joy to paint. You get the best of watercolor packed into one scene – flowy washes, granulating pigments, and detailed layers. Each month I make postcards for my Patreons and choose […]