Carl Purcell Art

Often times we get so focused on individual elements of a painting that we forget to give the sky a prominent role. In this workshop we will discover the how the sky can be implemented as a main element in our compositions.

Workshop Videos: These are edited recordings of live online workshops. T...

Watercolor: Start To Finish
In this Full HD (1920 x 1080p) remaster of Carl's fist instructional DVD release, Carl demonstrates his approach by painting a street scene from the Tuscan village of Monteriggioni. He shows how to look beyond the obvious surface details to the underlying colors and de...

This is a watercolor demonostration of painting a landscape, including an old barn. The demonstration highlights the use of value studies (analyzing light and dark values).

Demo+ videos: These are demonstrations filmed as part of an online workshop. Demo+ videos include all the elements of his B...

Zion Canyon in southern Utah is a place that I have returned to often over the years for artistic inspiration. As a result I have countless photographs and have done many many paintings of this beautiful place.
As artists we have the freedom to change, combine and create our own vision from what ...

Waterfalls are one of nature's miracles. The sight and sound of water is beautiful, relaxing, and somehow connects the physical and spiritual. But how do we capture all of that in a painting? The thought alone is daunting.
Over my career as an artist I have developed my own approach to painting ...

I love the sound of water as it goes over the edge, then bounces off forms that intercept its downward fall, and finally plunges into the pool where it spreads out like shredded wedding veils as it seeks the horizontal. “Over the Edge” is about that sound and energy, about the patterns of dancing...

Early in my teens I fell in love with rocks. I set myself a goal to capture the true character of rocks in my art. Since then I have spent countless hours studying rocks and their endless variation as they interact with color, light and shadow.

Wether they play a major or supporting role in our ...

Scotland is one of my favorite places to travel, and the misty highlands are quite possibly my favorite location in all of Scotland.
In this video demonstration I am painting a beautiful spot called Glen Etive. It's full of greenery, rock, mountains and water. These are all fascinating subjects i...

This instructional video is about learning to see the hidden patterns in nature that truly define what we see. Instead of seeing items i.e. a barn, a tree, a rock, etc. we need to focus on the patterns of value, line and color that unite what we are really seeing.
Learning to recognize and use th...

Creating Value Studies - a watercolor fundamentals workshop.
I'd like to invite you to join me in exploring light and dark values in my painting fundamentals workshop “Creating Value Studies."
As an artist, I understand the importance of creating meaningful connections with our viewers, and one o...

This is a watercolor demonstration video of a floral subject. In this video, I give particular emphasis to dark / light values and the exploration of color.

Basic Demo videos: Basic Demo videos: These are demonstrations that I film when creating a new painting. Everything is filmed in real time ...

We all love flowers.,
We plant them in our yards and they give us joy when they bloom. We love them so much we cut them and bring them inside to put on our tables because they add charm and brightness to our homes.
In this workshop we will explore our emotional response to the enchanting and exci...

Broadstroke Drawing Watercolor Workshop

I first came across Broadstroke drawing in a book titled “Pencil Pictures” by Ted Kautzky. I was so impressed by his drawings that I set out to learn how to do it myself. Broadstroke became a method for me of creating quick studies that didn’t resemble qui...

Broadstroke drawing is one of my favorite techniques for drawing. It is particularly valuable and versatile in creating quick, on-site value studies.
In this video demonstration, I give an introduction into some of the basic techniques involved in broadstroke drawing, and then I complete a lands...

Autumn is a wonderful time for painting. The beautiful rich colors, the crisp morning air... everything seems to lend itself to watercolor painting.

In this workshop, we will be covering the entire compositional process, from evaluating what to look for and use in our source photos, creating goo...

One of my favourite subjects to paint during Fall is Aspen trees. Join me as I share concepts, ideas and techniques I use to capture the magic of Autumn aspens!

Basic Demo videos: These are demonstrations that I film when creating a new painting. Everything is filmed in real time with live narra...

Brush With Purpose Watercolor Workshop

Unlock the secrets to effortless watercolor painting in this hands-on workshop as we take a closer look at brush technique and control

Together we will explore the versatility of two essential brushes—the pointed round and the one-inch flat. Through guided...