Watercolor Artist Blog

Stay up to date on watercolor news, watercolor events and more—often a watercolor tutorial or two—with the editors of Watercolor Artist magazine.

Mary Whyte: Essential Lessons in Watercolor Painting

Posted on March 8, 2013 by McKenzie Graham, Associate Editor

If you admire Mary Whyte’s colorful, engaging watercolors as much as I do, you’ll be excited about this new eMagazine from The Artist’s Magazine. Included in Mary Whyte: Essential Lessons in Watercolor Painting are inspiring features such as a Q+A with … Full Article

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Improve Your Watercolor Knowledge, Skills and Confidence

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Today I’m happy to present with you some watercolor painting advice from Artist Daily editor Courtney Jordan. Here, she shares 10 techniques for beginners. Enjoy! Full Article

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What Would Be in Your Still Life Painting?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Patchwork II (watercolor on paper, 16x20) by Annie Williams | watercolor

Still life paintings are sometimes academic exercises; sometimes they’re personal challenges to paint specific items in a certain light, for example. And sometimes they’re tributes to individuals. This latter purpose is what has my gears turning. Full Article

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Want to Learn How to Paint with Acrylic? Get Started for Free!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

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Free Download! Get a section from Lee Hammond’s book, Acrylic Painting, to learn acrylic painting techniques! Full Article

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April 2013 Watercolor Artist | Fearless Watercolors

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

Watercolor Artist April 2013 | watercolor techniques

Learn to be fearless with your own watercolor painting and watermedia explorations with the April 2013 issue of Watercolor Artist! Full Article

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Share Your Watercolor Techniques and Enter Your Work in the Splash Watercolor Competition

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

Good news: The deadline for Splash 15 has been extended until December 31, which means you have 11 more days to enter your paintings for a shot at being featured in the 15th edition of North Light Books’ hardbound showcase of the best in contemporary watercolors. Full Article

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Announcing the 4th Annual Watermedia Showcase Winners

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

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The results are in! Watercolor Artist is pleased to announce the winners of our fine art contest, the 4th annual Watermedia Showcase watercolor competition. Full Article

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Inspired: The Free Digital Creativity Magazine for All Your Art Project Ideas

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

A free digital magazine all about creativity? Yes, please! The second edition of Inspired features art ideas, creative activities for limited amounts of time and beautiful artwork for the season. Full Article

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‘Tis the Season for Art Tools Giveaways!

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

The third annual ArtistsNetwork Holiday Sweepstakes are underway, with new art tools for grabs now through December 19—and a grand prize of a $1,000 Blick Art Materials gift certificate! Full Article

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