Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here is a long, detailed explanation and painting demonstration. I go through each and every step of a watercolor painting, explaining everything as I go.
Here is the blog post for this video:
davidmkessler.com/blog/2021/10/30/abstract-watercolor-painting-demo
Online Workshops: davidmkessler.com/online-courses
"Simple Color System" Color Wheel:
davidmkessler.com/color-wheel/david-m-kesslers-simple-color-system-color-wheel
My Studio Materials:
Paint: GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylic Paint
Brushes: Natural Bristle: Blick Gesso Brushes from Dick Blick in 2", 2.5" and 3"
My Workhorse Natural Bristle Brush: Escoda Clasico #24 (2")
Nylon Bristle: Raphael Sepia Brushes, size 50 (2") from Jerry's Artarama
Canvas: 1.5" deep Gallery Wrapped - various manufacturers
Paper: Fabriano Artistico Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper 300lb
You Can Get a List of All My Materials and Paint Colors HERE:
david-kessler.mykajabi.com/davids-materials-list
T-Shirts & Merch: If you like the shirt I'm wearing, you can get one (and others) here:
teespring.com/stores/david-m-kessler-fine-art
Website: davidmkessler.com
Instagram: instagram.com/davidmkesslerfineart
Facebook: facebook.com/davidmkesslerfineart
David is a Nationally Recognized Contemporary Painter, Workshop Instructor, Author of the book "Bigger, Faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting Workbook" and founder of Abstract Painting Academy.
youtu.be/MV8GSVgZ7ug
Here is a long, detailed explanation and painting demonstration. I go through each and every step of a watercolor painting, explaining everything as I go.
Here is the blog post for this video:
davidmkessler.com/blog/2021/10/30/abstract-watercolor-painting-demo
Online Workshops: davidmkessler.com/online-courses
"Simple Color System" Color Wheel:
davidmkessler.com/color-wheel/david-m-kesslers-simple-color-system-color-wheel
My Studio Materials:
Paint: GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylic Paint
Brushes: Natural Bristle: Blick Gesso Brushes from Dick Blick in 2", 2.5" and 3"
My Workhorse Natural Bristle Brush: Escoda Clasico #24 (2")
Nylon Bristle: Raphael Sepia Brushes, size 50 (2") from Jerry's Artarama
Canvas: 1.5" deep Gallery Wrapped - various manufacturers
Paper: Fabriano Artistico Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper 300lb
You Can Get a List of All My Materials and Paint Colors HERE:
david-kessler.mykajabi.com/davids-materials-list
T-Shirts & Merch: If you like the shirt I'm wearing, you can get one (and others) here:
teespring.com/stores/david-m-kessler-fine-art
Website: davidmkessler.com
Instagram: instagram.com/davidmkesslerfineart
Facebook: facebook.com/davidmkesslerfineart
David is a Nationally Recognized Contemporary Painter, Workshop Instructor, Author of the book "Bigger, Faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting Workbook" and founder of Abstract Painting Academy.
youtu.be/MV8GSVgZ7ug
