G&B Blog

Plein air painting, or painting outdoors, is a wonderful experience that many people are unfortunately too intimidated to try.  There are so many benefits to painting in nature that you just don't get inside a studio - and there are plenty of challenges to keep it exciting too!

In this post I'm going to go over some basic supplies you'll find useful, how to pack them, a few environmental and safety considerations, and a couple tips and techniques to help you get started.

There are so many different ways to customize your travel watercolor palette.  One of the most important (and fun!) ways to customize is through the different types and styles of watercolor pans that are available to you.  In this post I'll go over the different types and sizes of watercolor pans, what types of travel boxes/tins they are compatible with, and offer tips on how to match the right size with the right color.

The perfect sketchbook is hard to find, especially if you are a watercolor artist.  If you've read my post on choosing the perfect sketchbook, you know the struggle is real, despite all the options.  At last, we are delighted to share our own line of sketchbooks with you.  Each sketchbook is made by hand in our studios using the highest quality materials and traditional techniques.

The modern primary colors are Magenta, Yellow, and Cyan, and with them you can actually mix both Red and Blue, although I would argue that doesn't make Red and Blue secondary colors...

I am pleased to announce a limited set of dates for Summer 2020 in beautiful Boulder, Colorado! I will be teaching both a Foundation Watercolor Workshop and a Next Level Watercolor Workshop, offering both during each set of dates. 

You might be surprised at how many artists truly believe that if they have three primary colors they can mix literally ANY other color.  

It is so important for your painting practice to understand a little color theory, but it is even more important to understand how the colors in your particular palette will behave.   

By changing our language we can change the colors we see.  And by truly examining the colors around us we can learn to see past the language we've learned to describe them. In this blog post we'll explore how words influence perception and go over an exercise to help transform the colors in your palette.

If you happen to find yourself in this lovely place - whether while attending one of our Watercolor Workshops, while passing through on a road trip, or while on vacation, I invite you to dig in and immerse yourself.  Here is a list of Matt and my favorite Boulder experiences...