Kelli McNichols Art
Observing the world one painting at a time.
Learn to Draw and Paint
Discover how to transform a small set of watercolor crayons (also called water-soluble pastels) into beautiful works of art. These concentrated sticks of color can be used like oil pastels or watercolor paint, and in this book you'll discover how!
This 30 page downloadable PDF book includes:
A list of all the supplies you'll need to complete each of the 4 projects
Instructions on how to layer, blend, and mix new colors
Step-by-step detailed instructions to show you how to bring your painting to life
Initial sketches are included so you can transfer them to your paper if you prefer to not do the initial drawing, and
Loads of tips and techniques to help you on your artistic journey.
Watercolor Tutorials
Painting with watercolors is a fun and rewarding experience but getting started can be challenging with all the information available. If you like painting birds, the following tutorials can help you along your artistic journey. They feature step-by-step instructions and loads of my favorite tips and techniques.
Chinese Brush Painting Books
Have you been wanting to learn Chinese Brush painting (Sumi-e) but you have no idea where to start? I have been there and I would love to share with you all the tips and techniques that I learned over the years. I have several downloadable books available:
Looking for inspiration? Check out the videos on my channel where I share my love of art with you. Learn how to create paintings that are fun and capture the spirit of your subject.