Watercolour Simple Tutorials and a 'Baby Whale' Airstream Excella

Airstream Excella 'Baby Whale'

orig. watercolour 5x7in approx.

buy it here

Here is the last vintage camper from the 'Girl Camp Canada' Group, an Airstream Excella with its 3 proud doggie 'camp-alongs'.

Also, as promised, I have been busy creating these beginner watercolour tutorials with Chinkok Tan's method (3 colours, one brush) for anyone interested.

These are short videos I created that explain step-by-step colour mixing and application paint-along and product overview.

The videos are 'a first' for me and unfortunately not perfect (I wanted to edit them somewhat on my computer, but gave up frustrated).

So, please forgive my not perfect english and lighting and so on... but I hope you will find them useful and encouraging!

So, let's get painting!

Watercolour Simple Tutorial #1: Tools and Equipment, why and how

http://youtu.be/cGLtX-uSRBI

Watercolour Simple Tutorial #2: Mixing and Values (Part 1)

http://youtu.be/g_blH0t3gI0

Watercolour Simple Tutorial #2: Mixing and Values (Part 2)

http://youtu.be/8tk2l1pv3CA

Watercolour Simple Tutorial #2: Mixing and Values (Part 3)

http://youtu.be/RRSrDr-5xWs

My Little Campie- 1965 Glenette

My Little Campie- 1965 Glenette

oil on canvas 6x6

Not for Sale

Today is the last 'official' day for this January painting challenge.
I thought I'd like to end it with a painting of my own little campie... so here it is- before it was dis-assembled for re-build: Little Max, a 1965 Glenette.
A friend gave it to me as a gift- what a wonderful gift! He bought it in the 80's and used it for years for hunting. I have camped in it before: during my introduction to moose hunting in 2001- we never got a moose, but I fell in love with the little toaster camper! The best gift it was for me and what a surprise!!!

Every vintage Camper has its own story, every owner has a story about how they got it, and I have heard many stories this past month, it was a delightful, refreshing endeavour; I met so many new people, all passionate about their hobby and so generous in sharing their camper treasures and stories with me- and you! 
Thank you all for making this January the most fun January I've ever had- thank you!

For February I have to catch up with laundry and chores that have been patiently waiting, but already have some ideas to welcome spring in upcoming paintings as well as some paint-along tutorials for anyone interested in learning more about my method of painting.
What you'll need:
-artist grade watercolour paper: 100% cotton
-artist grade paints in the following primary colours (I use Da Vinci): 
    -Hansa Yellow Light
    -Phthalo Blue
    -Red Rose Deep
-chinese watercolour brush
-watercolour palette with multiple wells 
-container to hold water (Yoghurt tubs work well, the container will be stained)
-toilet paper roll to dab off excess water