Carl Purcell Art

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...