Eliminate Clutter for Better Paintings with Kathleen S Giles

Eliminate Clutter for Better Paintings with Kathleen S GilesJoin Art Publisher Eric Rhoads on Art School Live as he gives you free art instruction in watercolor painting with artist Kathleen S Giles.

In this inspiring watercolor demonstration, award-winning artist Kathleen reveals her signature approach to storytelling through detail in “Narrative Style: Painting the Details.” Working from a partially completed figure painting from her celebrated Life Is series, Kathleen guides viewers step by step as she brings “Life Is Beautiful” to life through intentional, expressive details. This demo focuses on how small refinements—subtle edges, color shifts, accents, textures, and focal cues—can completely transform a painting’s emotional impact and narrative clarity.

Kathleen explains how she decides which supporting elements matter most within a composition, how she evaluates the hierarchy of information, and how she uses detail not simply to “finish” a piece but to strengthen the story behind it. Viewers will learn how to slow down, analyze their work with purpose, and add meaning rather than noise. This process is especially valuable for watercolor artists who often struggle with overworking, losing freshness, or knowing when the painting is truly complete.

Throughout the demo, Kathleen shares practical tips for brush control, layering strategies, and value management, along with insight into her personal artistic philosophy. Whether viewers are beginners seeking guidance or experienced artists wanting to elevate the emotional resonance of their paintings, this session offers clear, actionable techniques that can be applied to any figurative or narrative work. The demonstration not only teaches how to paint details—it teaches how to make those details count.

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