Watercolor

Gallery | Thomas W. Schaller’s Architectural-Inspired Watercolors

Fields Of Assisi | watercolor

Thomas W. Schaller, featured in the April 2012 issue of Watercolor Artist, has brought new energy to his architectural-inspired watercolors. View a web-exclusive gallery of his paintings. Full Article

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Creativity Workshop: Gesso You Know

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In Bleeding Hearts (above; watercolor and gesso on paper, 30×30), Myrna Wacknov painted each part of the quilt pattern with a pastel color, then collaged her tissue paper over the sections. If you’re not producing failed paintings, you’re not growing. … Full Article

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Gerhard Richter | An Artist Without Limits

Gerhard Richter oil painting | Reader

Gerhard Richter’s constant artistic transformation, from blurred photorealistic paintings to monochrome and color chart paintings to expressive abstract watercolors and work in stained glass, created new boundaries and challenged the limits of genre. Richter bravely strived to change the definition of what art should do, painting beyond the end of painting. For that, he is today regarded as one of the greatest living painters. Full Article

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Watercolor Artist Back Issues, 50-75% Off

Zhou Tianya | watercolor

Your favorite Watercolor Artist back issues can be yours for $2 to $4, and CD magazine archives and DVDs for $5 to $7. Full Article

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The Artist’s Magazine April 2012 Online Table of Contents

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The other side of Tom Root’s imagination; Marvin Mattelson’s commissioned portraits; acrylic artist Patti Brady’s studio; free lesson in intuitive abstraction and more. Full Article

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Gallery | Dongfeng Li’s Expressive Watercolor Portraits

Zack | watercolor

Choosing to paint people from a variety of places, ages and life experiences, Dongfeng Li works to imbue each of his subjects with poise and distinction. Enjoy an online-exclusive gallery of his expressive portraits here. Full Article

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Gallery | Painting Water Scenes in Watercolor

Benton Harbor Breakwater | watercolor

From rushing falls and rippled ponds to crystal clear lakes, water scenes offer an abundance of creative possibilities. In the April 2012 issue of Watercolor Artist, five accomplished artists share their techniques for capturing water’s elusive qualities on paper. View a gallery of their paintings here. Full Article

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Recycle Failed Watercolor Paintings Into Collage Elements

Never throw away failed watercolor paintings. Those pieces could turn out to be resources for new collages, either as backgrounds or as enhancements to watermedia paintings that need a lift. Revisit your archives now and then—especially when you’re stuck—to find … Full Article

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Creativity Workshop: Fresh Take Responses

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In the December issue of Watercolor Artist, Kris Parins showed readers the key to preserving the luminosity of their subjects: painting from a backlit digital display (click here to read an excerpt). We’re now pleased to announce that the “editors’ … Full Article

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Top 10 Paintings from The Artist’s Magazine’s 2011 Over 60 Art Competition

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Ranging in age from 61 to 83 the winners of our Over 60 Art Competition share their works. Read their stories in the March 2011 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. Full Article

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