Do you sometimes struggle with muddy areas in your watercolor painting? What do you think is the cause of this? There are so many theories as to what causes mud. Most people assume that it comes from the paint itself or mixing too many colors together. I think the paint has very little to do with it. I think a muddy area in a painting is a result of the way the paint is applied. What do you think? Let’s figure this out...

The Watercolor Gallery is an online gallery of inspirational watercolor paintings from artists all over the world curated by Colin Devroe.  Recently, Colin contacted me asking if I would consider doing an interview. You can read this interview here: http://h2ocolor.com/post/2610221262/artist-interview-vinita-pappas-in-oregon-with Here are a few excerpts from the interview. Vinita, how did you get started in watercolor? “I signed up in 2002...

Let’s say that you have just finished your watercolor painting and you are getting ready to frame it and proudly display on your wall, deliver it to a gallery, give to a good friend or enter it in a show. Don’t overlook a very important step, your signature. By signing your work, you are claiming that it is an original, complete work of art done by you, the artist. It is a vital part of the art making process. Plenty of painters make...

Painting critiques are a great way to see your painting objectively from another person’s viewpoint. Critiques are also an excellent method of learning about art design, composition and color. This is a personalized painting critique performed by me. The painting is called, “Chicken Coop at SKS Ranch” and is painting by a fan of Create38. In the critique, I discuss the following: A. Artistic Elements Idea Message ...

I love lists. Between my Evernote lists and my notebooks, one look around my workspace and you would know just how much I love lists. So imagine my thrill when I was notified that Create38.com was put on a list for the 50 Best Watercolor Blogs. My day was made when I realized that C38 was listed as #2. Woo hoo! I am so thankful that this blog is quickly becoming the place to go for online watercolor instruction. You, my readers, are the best! Be...