Anyone who has ever studied art with me knows the importance of blue in my palette. I recently studied Cezanne’s Still Lifes–especially those painted in watercolor–and I recalled my early training in color and my alignment with the Impressionists who tended to use blue, rather than black, for shading. Paul Cezanne Detail Still Life with…
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Shading Yellows, Oranges, Reds to Purple with Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
Jacki Kellum Color Wheel Jacki Kellum Color Theory I teach shading in color by moving from yellow [the lightest color] incrementally toward and into purple [the darkest color]. If I want to shade Reddish Colors [Yellows to Oranges to Reds to Purples, I Move One Direction on the Wheel: In the Above Video, I show…
Gallery Opening at Jacki Kellum Studios in Water Valley, Mississippi – 32 South Main Street
Last night, I tore into a package that had arrived. I expected my new Gallery sign to be inside the package, but I quickly discoved that I had received my Garden signs instead: I had to chuckle – A set of garden signs might be perfect for my gallery, which is always filled with paintings…
Gardener’s Market in Water Valley, Mississippi, on Saturdays Beginning April 4 – Jacki Kellum Studios – 32 South Main Street – Vendors Invited to Apply
Today is March 4, 2026, and I am working hard, getting my flower and vegetable plants ready for the Saturday Gardener’s Markets, which will take place in old, Historic Water Valley, Mississippi, each Saturday morning, from 8 until 12 – Beginning April 4. Vendors Are Invited to Apply. Very Limited Sidewalk Spots $5.00 per Saturday. …
Daffodils – Preparing to Draw and Paint Them – Starting My Painting Time of Year
This past week, I have cheered on one after another of the wild weeds that were blooming in my February garden. Posted only two days ago, I ended the following video by saying: “As soon as you see these things, you know that your garden is about to fully wake up.” And as regular as…
Jacki Kellum – Avid Gardener, Painter, and Author
I admit it; I am a Jacki of Many Trades. But to make up for the fact that I spread myself thinly, I pursue a few of my interests with zeal. Some people know me as an author of picture books — especially my Donkey’s Song: Some people know me as a painter: Others know…
How to Draw and Shade a Winter Tree with Graphite Pencil – Jacki Kellum Tutorial
When you realize that drawing and shading tree trunks and limbs is nothing more than drawing and shading a series of cylinders, your effort to draw trees will become simpler.
How to Paint a Sunflower in Watercolor Part 1 – Jacki Kellum Tutorial – Color Shading & Palette – Sunflower with the Blues
Sunflower with the Blues – Jacki Kellum Watercolor Today, I am teaching how to paint a sunflower in watercolor with no black or white. I shade in color by moving from yellow [as the lightest color] toward purple [the darkest color]. To paint the petals of the sunflower, I use the following colors, moving incrementally…
Jacki Kellum Will Begin Teaching Watercolor Classes the First Week of January 2026
Jacki Kellum Watercolor Classes Begin this Week. Classes available for mornings, afternoons, and nights. Forest Daffodil – Jacki Kellum Watercolor. My new watercolor students will paint this tomorrow at 9:30. More classes available–including a night class. It is not too late to get into a class. Call or text now: Class Cost: $35 per class,…