Watercolor Challenge: Street Signs

Why paint a street sign? Because an artist sees what the world rushes past.  Street signs are like the punctuation marks of a city—they anchor us, direct us, stop us, send us on our way. Most people pass them by without a second glance.  By choosing something overlooked, you’re not only sharpening your artist’s eye—you’re…

This week, we’re going tiny… but mighty:  Ladybugs!  In many cultures, ladybugs are symbols of luck and wishes come true.  They are also nature’s protector: one ladybug can eat up to 5,000 aphids in its lifetime, making it a superhero for plants! Whether you go whimsical or hyper-realistic, this subject lets you play with textures,…

This week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane. Our theme is Antiques, items over 100 years old.  Here are a few objects to spark your creativity: an antique pocket watch, an old radio or Victrola, old rocking chair, a vintage camera, Grandfather clock… — any object over 100 years old. Watercolor challenge:  Antiques Include…

To honor World Ocean Day (June 8), let’s dive below the ocean’s surface and paint lush underwater landscapes with coral reefs, seagrasses, exotic fish.   Did you know that marine plants contribute about 50% of the world’s oxygen supply? Watercolor challenge:  Underwater Landscape Include the hashtag #underwaterworld in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group…

This week, we’re pushing creativity in a bold new direction—paint something you’ve NEVER painted before! For newer artists, this might be easier. But for those who’ve been painting for years, it could take some brainstorming! What’s one thing you’ve never painted? For me, I’ve never painted a lizard—so this week, I just might tackle that challenge.…

Let’s add some dazzle and sparkle to the group this week and paint gemstones: diamond, amethyst, emerald, sapphire, ruby, topaz, aquamarine, etc. Watercolor challenge:  Gemstones Include the hashtag #gemstones in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline May 30 2025 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Share a painting…