Master watercolor artist Joseph Zbukvic offers this painting wisdom:
- “Never paint the object. Don’t paint the apple. Don’t paint the cow. Paint shapes that look like an apple or a cow.”
- “Your brush should move like an orchestral baton. A brushstroke is part of a full movement, like a ballet or fencing move.” [He wants to banish small, tentative brushstrokes.]
- [Of the demo piece below] “They’re not lamp posts; they’re vertical, harsh marks against softness that create contrast — a little staccato, a few notes of the flute.”
Don’t miss your opportunity to create lifetime memories at PACE, where Joseph Zbukvic is leading a pre-convention workshop! The next Plein Air Convention & Expo is May 19-23, 2025 in Lake Tahoe and Reno. All training sessions are indoors on giant, high-def screens, with plein air paint-outs in the afternoons. Beginners and pros feel right at home, so register now to join us!
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