Today I visited the lovely courtyard of my local library to paint a little plein air watercolor study and experiment with my new camera.
Read MoreMy favorite tips and techniques for organizing an art studio or any space with a big beautiful mess.
Read MoreA step by step look at the process of painting the newest addition to my pet portrait watercolor series.
Read MoreLearn how to protect your watercolors for years to come with conservation framing.
Read MoreA behind the scenes look at the process of painting a pet portrait.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever yearned to give painting a try, watercolor is a great medium to start with. It’s relatively inexpensive and requires only a few supplies to begin.
Read MoreA few of my favourite books about art and creativity.
Read MoreI made time to visit the beach this week, to listen to the ocean waves and paint under blue skies.
Read MoreI am so honoured to have been featured in an artist paint palette series on JuliaHendrickson.com! Check out the feature here - www.juliahendrickson.com/blog/lydia-makepeace
Read MoreWhat if I told you that making ugly art was the only way to be a good artist? You’d probably give me a funny look and inform me that good artists make beautiful art and that’s what makes them so great. Well I’m going to share a secret with you...
Read MoreI’ve been asked several times recently about how to get started with watercolor painting, and what supplies are needed, so I thought I’d put together the most basic watercolor kit probably ever assembled...
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