painting an oak tree in watercolour

New year, new video. Someone asked for a tree! So here's a big summer oak for you. Enjoy! Materials... Paper : Fabriano, 300gsm Brushes : Escoda Perla No.10, A.S. Handover No.2 Paints : Cadmium Yellow Light, Sap Green, Quinacridone Gold, Paynes Grey, Burnt Sienna, Sepia Pen : Lamy Safari F nib, DeAtramentis Document Ink (Black) Music... "Remember" by David Walden

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sketching retreat in spain : sept 2027

sketching retreat in spain : sept 2027

11 August 2026

My first watercolour retreat in Spain — Cabo de Gata, September 2027. Four years ago I moved to Spain. I've been painting here ever since — and quietly planning the day I could share it with you. ...

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how versatile is potters pink?

how versatile is potters pink?

1 July 2026

Potters pink is very pretty, dusty pink with an old world feel. It granulates beautifully and is very lightfast. While pretty on its own, it’s a super versatile colour to use in all sorts of ways. J...

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