How I Created the Painting

In this video, I demonstrate how air erasing can be used not just to fix watercolor mistakes, but to create entirely new images. I start with a leftover scrap from a workshop, where the dark washes inspired the shape of a bird in flight. Using masking and a fine-control airbrush, I gently lift pigment to reveal a soft white form, preserving the paper’s texture for further painting. Unlike traditional scrubbing, air erasing is much easier on the paper surface, ideal when you plan to keep working into the area. Watch as I refine the bird and finish it off with painted details like wings, talons, and a bright orange bill.

Egret in Flight: Part 2