Discover The 2 Crucial Mistakes You Can Fix NOW And See An Almost Immediate Improvement To Your Watercolor Paintings!

If you’re still struggling with your watercolor paintings, there’s a huge chance you’re trying to solve the WRONG problem.

Once you know what the real issue is, it’s almost guaranteed that your watercolor paintings will improve…

…even if you’re completely new to watercolor!

The real secret to creating a successful painting simply comes down to two crucial factors:

1) Knowing how to choose the right subject…

2) Knowing the style of painting that matches your skill level…

Those two above when combined with proper instruction, it’s almost guaranteed that you’re going to produce much more impressive watercolor paintings.

It’s not about having better technique (although improving that helps, and this video will show you how)...

It’s not about your ability to match values (but Stan will share some easy tricks to do this!)…

It’s not even about your brushwork (but we know you’ll learn a lot from Stan’s brushwork tips)!

In fact, you don’t even need to lift a brush to see a massive improvement!

It’s actually a critical issue most watercolor instructors don’t even address.

This is probably why so many hard-working watercolorists are still struggling!

Finding this hard to believe?

Stan Miller’s students felt the same way too at first… But once Stan told them what they should be focusing on, they started producing successful paintings.

And now they’re doing it consistently.

Get Stan Miller’s brand new video workshop today!

Here’s a small taste of what’s inside “A Journey to Venice: Watercolor Techniques for Capturing Travel Memories”:

● A counterintuitive approach for how to produce stunning watercolor paintings no matter what your subject, even if you’re a beginner…

● Basic techniques and key issues to watch out for (even experienced artists miss these)...

● The importance of values and how to measure them so they’re accurate…

● How to get the exact results you want with your brushwork…

● The “Three Color System” to help you learn color…

● How to pinpoint the minor tweaks you can make that will enhance your painting’s final outcome…

● The best tool to help improve your design…

● The critical missing element most instructors overlook that leads to a much stronger painting...

● The number one reason students are still failing with their watercolor paintings and how to avoid this!

● How to choose a style of painting that fits your skill level...

● The proven process to create stunning paintings like clockwork...

● The key principles you're most likely missing that will speed up your painting skills...

● The “shortcuts” that can save you months of trying to figure it out...

● Award-winning techniques you can easily follow and implement in your own work

● How to paint water successfully…

● How to know what’s important and what’s not important (a critical lesson every artist must internalize)...

● How to build proper technique and make it “stick”...

● How to get the right amount of wetness/dryness on your brush (critical lesson)...

● The “Square Mat” technique to get the correct color every time…

● How to get smooth color transitions…

● How to do washes that stay fresh…

● Stan’s unique take on drybrush and wet-on-wet...

● PLUS: The trick few know about how to avoid the chaos of backwashes and dried edges where you don’t want them…

● …and countless other tips and insights that most watercolor instructors don’t even know about!

Your Lesson Plan!

Chapter 1: Introduction to Materials & Principles of Painting

In this chapter, Stan Miller introduces the essential materials and core principles of watercolor painting. You'll learn about his preferred color palette and supplies. Stan covers the five fundamental principles: drawing for accuracy, understanding value, color mixing with just three primary colors, basic techniques, and the crucial role of composition. These foundational elements will set you up for success in creating compelling watercolor paintings.

Chapter 2: Choosing the Photo Reference

Stan guides you through the critical process of selecting an appropriate reference photo. He explains why overly complex or fuzzy images can hinder your progress and demonstrates how to simplify complicated scenes. You'll learn to choose references that match your skill level, setting yourself up for a more enjoyable and successful painting experience. Stan also emphasizes the importance of working from a printed photo rather than a digital screen.

Chapter 3: Transfer the Image

Discover a foolproof method to accurately transfer your chosen image onto watercolor paper – no drawing skills required. This technique ensures your painting starts with a solid foundation, allowing you to focus on developing your watercolor skills rather than worrying about getting proportions right.

Chapter 4: Paint the Details First

Stan demonstrates his unique approach of starting with the fine details. You'll learn techniques for various elements like boats, water, architecture, and reflections. Key lessons include using a limited palette, balancing water and pigment, color mixing, and specialized techniques like dry brush for texture. Stan shares valuable tips on observing closely, correcting mistakes, and making design choices that enhance your painting's impact.

Chapter 5: Wash on the Paint

Building on the detailed work, Stan shows how to apply broader washes to larger areas like buildings and water. You'll learn advanced techniques such as glazing for delicate color mixes, dry brushing for texture, and how to paint wet-over-dry without disturbing underlying layers. Stan provides crucial advice on achieving correct values and painting convincing reflections in water.

Chapter 6: Final Adjustments

In this concluding chapter, Stan demonstrates how to critically assess your work and make final refinements. You'll learn to compare different versions of a painting, identifying areas for improvement in color and value. Stan shows techniques for darkening specific areas and using opaque white to reclaim highlights, teaching you how to bring your painting to its full potential.

Meet Your New Instructor

Stan Miller has been a professional painter in watercolor for over 40 years, and is known throughout the art world as one of the top watercolorists out there.

He has won numerous national and international awards. He has also taught watercolor methods and techniques to thousands of students since 1976.

He’s also a signature member of the prestigious American Watercolor Society, and currently teaches workshops around the world.

His works have such a unique look that many artists are dying to know his secrets…

…and it all started with Andrew Wyeth.

Stan started out painting loosely in watercolor, but when he saw the realistic style of Andrew Wyeth, he decided to emulate that.

He thought, “Maybe I should slow down…”

The result was nothing short of amazing — he started producing incredibly realistic portraits like never before.

He then combined both styles and came up with something truly special — and he’s going to reveal everything for you.