Watercolor Art: How to Techniques Painting & Landscapes

Mastering the fundamentals and various approaches to watercolor art is challenging and rewarding. You’ll learn about watercolor painting techniques for landscapes and portraits and more, in online galleries, step-by-step tutorials and creative challenges. Enjoy learning how to paint with watercolors!

Landscape Painting | Antonio Masi

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Beth Williams

London Tower (watercolor on paper) by Antonio Masi

New York City watercolor artist Antonio Masi paints bridgescapes from all around the world, but in particular, those of his beloved Gotham, to connect his past with his present. Here we share several of his international “connections.” Full Article

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Still Life Painting | Karin Isenburg

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Beth Williams

Bunch of Grapes (9 x 13 1/2) by Karin Isenburg

Watercolor artist Karin Isenburg shares how layering transparent watercolors heightens every detail of her still life paintings—from the light hitting a bowl of fruit to the reflections on a gold-rimmed bowl, and more. Full Article

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An Eye for the Everyday | Andy Wood

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Beth Williams

River Hérault (watercolor on paper, 10x14) by Andy Wood

U.K. watercolorist Andy Wood has a simple philosophy: The artist’s role is to look, often intently, and to communicate what he sees to his audience. He himself is drawn to the everyday—people, locales and objects—which he shares here. Full Article

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Water-Soluble Colored Pencil Demo | Gary Greene

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Beth Williams

Gary Greene shares his step-by-step wet-on-dry technique for creating Flower Power (water-soluble colored pencils and wax-based colored pencil on paper, 17¾x24), as seen in the August 2013 issue of Watercolor Artist. Full Article

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Watercolor Painting Techniques from Soon Warren

Posted on May 15, 2013 by vanessaw

Soon Warren has three new watercolor painting videos out that you’re going to love! Learn how to paint cherries in a glass bowl, koi fish in a rippling pond, and get great tips and techniques for creating great watercolor paintings. … Full Article

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Crystal Clear | 3 Masking Tips from Soon Y. Warren

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

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Crystal vases are beautiful to behold–even when they stand empty, gathering and splaying rays of light that dance with a tilt of your head. But they present a unique challenge for the artist: the clear glass and refracted light take … Full Article

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Creativity Workshop | Series Response

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Beth Williams

Red & White Dinghy (watercolor on paper) by Annie Strack

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Watercolor Techniques, 24/7

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Love watercolor painting? Love learning new tips and techniques? Sign up for ArtistsNetwork.tv’s watercolor channel before the price increases later this week! Full Article

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Paint a Crystal Vase | Step-by-Step from Soon Warren

Posted on April 10, 2013 by NickK

The keys to painting cut crystal in watercolor are a detailed drawing, masking fluid and patient glazing. Full Article

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Splash 15 Winners Announced

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Congratulations to the 99 artists chosen for North Light Books’ latest competition Splash 15: Creative Solutions! If you see your name below, please check your email accounts (and junk boxes) for instructions on next steps. You will receive an email … Full Article