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Explore the American Landscape in Watercolor with Our New Issue!

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American landscape painters have long focused on a luminosity that intimates the spirit of this ever-evolving land. In the August 2012 issue of Watercolor Artist, four watercolorists assert the viability and vitality of this rich tradition. Travel from sea to … Full Article

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Bonus Articles from the July/August 2012 issue of The Artist’s Magazine

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Bonus articles from The Artist’s Magazine: Copyright Law Q&A, Free Art Video Previews, Arthur Melville and His Influence, Ways to Map the Figure, Portrait Artist Carl Samson and more. Full Article

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Art History: A Watercolor Artist You Should Know Of

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Contemporary watermedia artist Stephen Quiller tells the story of The Glasgow Boys, particularly E.A. Walton and Joseph Crawhall, 19th-century painters who were influenced by the little-known, innovative Scottish watermedia painter, Arthur Melville. Full Article

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Art Tip File: Use Patience to Achieve Smooth Gradations

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Watercolor artist Mark Workman shares his tip for achieving smooth gradations in a painting. Full Article

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Creativity Workshop: Gesso You Know Responses

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Want to know who painted his or her way to our latest artful prize? Meet the winner! In the April issue of Watercolor Artist, Myrna Wacknov challenged readers to rescue their failed watercolor paintings by applying gesso to the surface. … Full Article

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Chuck McLachlan’s Dedication to Art Education

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At 78 years of age, fine artist Chuck McLachlan continues to teach workshops in assisted living homes to encourage others. “Painting stimulates the brain. I like to help the residents, to help keep their minds going,” he says. Knowing that … Full Article

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Learn to Capture the Beauty and Radiance of Watercolor

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There’s nothing quite like that giddy feeling you get when you’re preparing for your first day of art class: you’ve got your watercolor palette, paper, brushes, water and paint at the ready and you’re eager to freshen up your skills. … Full Article

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Art Tip File: Choosing the Right Pigments

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Watercolor artist Michael Reardon shares his tip on choosing the right pigments. Full Article

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FREE Online Art Event with Carrie Stuart Parks | Secrets to Painting Realistic Faces

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Free Online Art Event, April 20, 2012: Carrie Stuart Parks makes painting faces fun and easy with the tips and techniques in her new book on Secrets to Painting Realistic Faces in Watercolor. Full Article

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Watercolor Demo Overload

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If you love step-by-step demos, you’re going to fall head over heels for the June issue of Watercolor Artist. Known for her bold brushstrokes and drippy washes, Fealing Lin will demonstrate her open and direct process for painting a portrait; … Full Article

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