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Watercolor Artist August 2013 Issue: A Must-Have Art Resource for Watercolor Techniques

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

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Take a sneak peek of the Watercolor Artist August 2013 issue in this video preview! With this must-have art resource you’ll learn Gary Greene’s watercolor techniques for water-soluble colored pencils, fall in love with Andy Wood’s watercolor landscapes, create watercolor texture with Deena S. Ball and get watercolor painting ideas from modern masters. Full Article

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Watercolor plus Architecture equals WOW

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Watercolor artist Amy Park shares how she uses a reference photo to paint a building in the city. Plus, a free video preview of Soon Y. Warren’s newest DVD! Full Article

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Color and Light | Exceptional Watercolor Paintings

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

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Today’s guest editor is Rachel Rubin Wolf, artist and author of many North Light Books; most recently she edited Splash 14: Light and Color, which is a compilation of the “Best of Watercolor” paintings discovered in the Splash Art Competition. The following is an excerpt from this celebratory book. Full Article

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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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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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Quiet and Cool Watercolor Art

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

When I came across Italian Garden Nectar by Carl Dalio, I paused to admire the arrangement of glasses and jars and the soft light that signals the sun setting just off to the west of the table. It also reminded me of Soon Y. Warren’s watercolor paintings… 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