Tag: Brass

11″ x 15″ original watercolor on 300 lb Arches rough watercolor paper. Prints: archival paper or gallery canvas. The luminous heart of the French horn—valves, rotors, and looping silver tubing—abstracted into cool teal and deep blue with flashes of warm brass light. Rough 300 lb paper adds crisp broken edges and natural texture the camera never…

I painted this coronet to capture the compact elegance of a brass instrument people often hear but rarely study up close. I focused on the curve and shine without turning it into a sterile object study. I mixed cadmium scarlet with phthalo blue to build the silver tone. The blue settles smoothly across the heavier…

I painted this baritone horn for its rounded form and supportive voice. Honey tones give it warmth, weight, and a little glow. I photographed the source instrument at VMEA in 2025 because I love hunting for shiny brass at those tables. I built the color with undersea green, then I sparked it with nickel azo…

I centered this piece on the valve cluster of a euphonium, where mechanics and music meet. I painted the weight, the spacing, and the places hands actually touch. I photographed the source instrument at the November 2025 VMEA conference while I wandered the manufacturer booths looking for reflections and angles to paint. I drew the…

A vibrant watercolor captures the intricate beauty of a euphonium in cool blueberry hues. I photographed this pretty and shiny euphonium at the VMEA 2025 conference. Original Artwork Medium: Professional watercolor on heavyweight 300# hot press paper Dimensions: 8″ x 8″ Pigment Note: Features a beautiful granulating pigment called Glacier Green, accented with Magenta and…

A vibrant watercolor painting of a Sousaphone, bursting with energy in shades of magenta and drawn in lavender black iron gall ink. This colorful source photo was a gift from an educator at the 2024 VMEA Conference: the original image was captured by a marching band student. It’s a celebration of music, education, and the…

I painted this euphonium in lavender tones to balance strength with softness. The color feels unusual on brass, and that is exactly why I wanted to try it. I photographed the instrument at the 2025 VMEA conference in Norfolk, Virginia. I used new Daniel Smith colors, including lavender and wisteria, and I let them behave…