Louise de masi

I've painted a lot of white Cockatoos in watercolour over the years. Some of my paintings turned out ok and others left me feeling underwhelmed. Thankfully, my latest Cockatoo painting has left me genuinely pleased, and I'll tell you why in this blog.

Acrylic paint on board. This is a Forest Kingfisher ~ found in Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia.

If you've been enchanted by the beauty of watercolour paintings and are eager to dip your brush into this amazing medium, you've come to the right place. In this blog post I will provide you with a comprehensive guide on the essential materials you need to get started with watercolour painting. So, gather your brushes and let's dive in.

Louise De Masi Tell us a little of your beginnings and journey as an artist: Art was always my favourite subject at school, but back in the early '80s when I graduated high school, there weren’t many jobs for artists, and I had no idea how to pursue a career in art, so I turned my back on it. However, my love of drawing and painting never went away, and when I was in my 30s, I went to an art studio and enrolled in an acrylic painting class. The owner of the studio noticed my ability and…

I want to share a process that has helped me to take my watercolour paintings to the next level. Before I start many of my paintings, I like to do studies. I'll often do a graphite study and I'll play around with the colours I'm going to use on a colour study. Here, I'll show you how I used this pro