John Salminen: Urban Landscape in WatercolorIn this workshop John Salminen hits the streets of New York to gather candid reference shots for his urban scene. John teaches a simple system for accurately transferring his complex image to watercolor paper. He lays a foundation with careful masking and vivid washes of hard to define colors. He concentrates on value relationships as he fills his landscape with shimmering streets and glowing neon. He uses mesmerizing reflective effects as an entry

graphic illustrations to capture the likeness

and advanced artists

You will love hearing his story and how he came to be passionate about art

In this art instruction workshop

The hidden secret to preparing for your drawing — everything you need in the beginning to give your figure drawing a bulletproof foundation

design is the common language binding all styles of painting

If you’re like Howard

How to execute

Secrets to taking a practical and simplified approach when creating portraits…

Robert imparts as much information on his palette as on the canvas with the brushstroke

Jean’s painting process takes advantage of the natural qualities of watercolor and the qualities you can get from 300 lb paper

Interview with Daniela Astone