Create a Ten-Step Value Scale Improve Your Ability to See and Create Accurate Values Use my ten-step value scale template to create your own value scale from one of the colors on your watercolor palette. This is an excellent exercise for your improving your value awareness.
New Weekly Newsletter Kris DeBruine Studio Newsletter My weekly newsletter will include information about my latest paintings, previews of my new watercolor courses and free tips, tools and tutorials for growing in watercolor.
Sable or Squirrel Hair Watercolor Brushes: Which Should I Choose? Watercolor brushes can be made from weasel, squirrel, ox, goat, rabbit or pony hair. There are so many varieties of types and shapes of brushes it can be bewildering to the beginning watercolor artist.
Affordable 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper Do you ever find yourself hesitant to start your painting, because you are worried about “wasting” your expensive watercolor paper? You are not alone. That is a common feeling.
Learn From a Master Watercolor Artist: John Yardley Watercolor Book Review In this video, I offer a detailed review of the book John Yardley – a personal view: Watercolor. In this book you will learn about John Yardley’s background and early influences in watercolor. You will get a glimpse into some of his techniques and…
Intimidated by Portraits? You Can Paint This! Paint a Portrait of a Young Man In this video, I paint a portrait of a young man in watercolor. I demonstrate the complete, step by step process so you can follow along. This is a great tutorial for beginners to watercolor.
Which is the BEST Brush – Princeton Aqua Elite or Neptune? I use Princeton Watercolor Brushes in my watercolor studio. I love both the Aqua Elite and the Neptune Series. However, I am often asked which of these two brush types are the BEST? I answer that question in this video. I also give my…
How to Paint a Stone Bridge in Watercolor A Step by Step Watercolor Tutorial by Kris DeBruine Watch a step by step tutorial showing how to paint a stone bridge in watercolor. I demonstrate all steps, from the first wash to the final details.
The Use And Care Of A Porcelain Watercolor Palette I highly recommend using a porcelain palette in your watercolor studio. In this video, I review a few tips for the care and use of a porcelain watercolor palette. In this video, I am using my Stephen Quiller Porcelain palette. If you would like to learn…
Best Way to Store Watercolor Paint Tubes Inside Kris DeBruine Studio In this video I share a tip for storing your watercolor paint tubes. I explain the benefits of storing your paint tubes upright in this plastic organizer. This paint storage method keeps your paint colors organized and will eliminate paint leaks. This is an…
Featured Artist on DoodleWash Kris DeBruine – “Created to Create” On November 12, 2020, I was featured on the DoodleWash website by Charlie O’Shields. In this article I share my inspiration and earliest influences in watercolor. You can read the article here: DoodleWash Guest Artist – Kris DeBruine
Timelapse Painting of a Bulldog Check out my timelapse painting of this cute bulldog. You can view my entire painting process on this video. For more videos like this one, please subscribe to my YouTube Channel. For more information about this or other paintings in my gallery, please contact me. This painting is available as…