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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
Step 4

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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Creativity Workshop | Luminous Texture

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Beth Williams
Swamp (watercolor and luminescent watercolor on bristol board, 9x9) by Deena S. Ball

Learn how to create your own “homemade” textured surface and accent it with luminescent colors for a painting that dazzles and shines. Full Article

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Creativity Workshop | Loosen Up

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Beth Williams
May Flowers (watercolor on paper, 10x14) by Richard Stephens

  by Richard Stephens Over the years, I’ve had many students take my watercolor workshops because they want to “loosen up.” Because I strive for a loose, spontaneous look in my watercolor paintings, they want to learn my tricks. One … Full Article

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Watercolor Abstract Painting | Elaine Daily-Birnbaum

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Beth Williams
An Afternoon Story (watercolor, acrylic, crayon d’ache and ink on paper, 28x20)

  Watercolor artist Elaine Daily-Birnbaum’s abstract work, An Afternoon Story, took second place honors in the “What Do You Love?” Competition featured in the June 2013 issue of Watercolor Artist. She says the impetus for her award-winning work was her … Full Article

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Watercolor Landscape Painting | Urban Sketchers

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Beth Williams
Blaine Stairway by Urban Sketchers founder Gabriel Campanario

  In the June 2013 issue of Watercolor Artist, seven watercolor artists, members of the international organization Urban Sketchers, share their on-site watercolor cityscapes created all around the world. Their globe-trotting art includes city scenes from locales such as New York, … Full Article

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Watercolor Landscape Painting | Heleen Cornet

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Beth Williams
Rainforest Light (watercolor on paper, 30x22)

Dutch-born watercolor artist Heleen Cornet treks the treacherous mountains of Saba, a remote Caribbean island, camping out in the rain forest to sketch and paint its lush scenes. In the June 2013 issue of Watercolor Artist, Cornet shares how she … Full Article

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Mary Whyte: Essential Lessons in Watercolor Painting

Posted on March 8, 2013 by McKenzie Graham, Associate Editor
Mary Whyte: Essential Lessons in Watercolor Painting

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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