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Light in Winter

awilliams — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:50:27 +0000

Montreal artist Shari Blaukopf braves serious cold to capture views of her city all year long.

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Master of the Moment

Artists Network — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:01:34 +0000

Inspired by the picturesque scenery of his own hometown, Merrill A. Bailey painted watercolors that captured the beauty and charm of mid-century America—and the attention of New York City art dealers.

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How Can I Make this Painting Better? 5 Lessons for Making Watercolor Magic

Anne Hevener — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:15:00 +0000

What is it that takes a painting from mediocre to magical? There is, of course, no one single answer. In fact, there are probably as…

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Creativity Challenge: A Painting in Two Colors

Susan Abbott — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:04:31 +0000

Learn how an extremely limited palette is all that’s needed to explore value and temperature—and take on the world.

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Burning Question: What’s important to know when painting a snowy landscape in watercolor?

Artists Network — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 19:13:30 +0000

What you to know when painting a snowy landscape in watercolor.

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Working With a Familiar Face

Anne Hevener — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:46:27 +0000

Michael Holter explores the subject of self portraits in watercolor painting.

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Sweet Spot

Christine Proskow — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:54:24 +0000

Luscious color and mouth-watering realism lend Judy Nunno’s still lifes a sense of joy and visual delight.

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Figuratively Speaking

Artists Network — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:44:25 +0000

Putting people in a scene can be tricky. These pointers will help you make your figures simple, but credible.

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Course-Correcting a Close-Up

Artists Network — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:39:22 +0000

Not every painting goes as planned, but Christine Misencik-Bunn confidently proves there’s always the opportunity to fix it along the way.

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Emotional Power

John Parks — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 21:17:32 +0000

Using masking fluid, overlays and washes, Joanna Barnum delves into the realms of multifaceted facial expressions and colorful visual drama.

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Imagined Landscapes

Thomas Schaller — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:12:25 +0000

As artists, we often draw inspiration from the world around us. Our “inner landscapes,” however, can also ignite a creative spark. Splash 25 is here,…

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Memories Etched in Simple Sketches

Artists Network — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:44:17 +0000

Artist Iain Stewart shares his therapeutic process of recording his days in sketchbooks. “I’ll tell you what,” starts my wife Noelle. “I bet you can’t sketch…

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Nourish the Artist Within

Artists Network — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:25:38 +0000

As an artist, mother and creative entrepreneur, Jenna Rainey knows how life can get in the way of art-making. She also has plenty of ideas…

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McCracken Black: The Perfect Black Paint?

Scott Maier — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 23:08:58 +0000

Laurin McCracken discusses the best black watercolor paint, McCracken Black, a color created by Daniel Smith to his specifications.

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Try This Simple Watercolor Exercise

Scott Maier — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:40:42 +0000

Looking for a simple watercolor exercise you can do to warm up and keep your skills sharp? Try this!

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Watercolor Painting FAQ: Brushes, Paints and More

Courtney Jordan — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:29:00 +0000

In this snippet, Laurin McCracken shares the answers to some common watercolor painting questions regarding the materials he uses.

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