Abstracting Reality with Sterling Edwards (Ep.116)

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Sterling Edwards about watercolor techniques and art design.

Welcome to the conversation with Sterling Edwards. Inside you’ll learn why your next go-to watercolor brush might actually be one designed for oil painters. You’ll discover a smart way to prep your paints so your colors stay clean and travel with ease. Plus you’ll find out what to look for in a photo reference that leads to a stronger design. See his painting, Entwined here. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club] The conversation with Edwards continues in the Art Club. You’ll get a simple trick ...

People in this episode

Host: Learn to Paint Podcast

Guest: Sterling Edwards

Topics covered

• watercolor painting
• oil painting techniques
• photo reference
• art design
• painting preparation

Keywords

• watercolor brush
• oil painters
• paint preparation
• photo reference
• stronger design

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Entwined

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