Painting Challenge: Butterflies

Looking for gift items for your art friends? Here are some of my favorite art goodies.  And they’re not too expensive, all under US$ 20.  (at the time of this posting)   These little tools work great to make very fine lines using ink, liquid watercolor, or even masking fluid.  Some masking fluid may be…

This is a KINDNESS Initiative to help those who need some kindness (and art supplies).   I have witnessed the power of kindness in Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond.   Members encourage each other every day.  This kindness creates a ripple effect that spreads across the world. Do you have extra supplies you would like to share…

Many have been working hard to paint holiday cards lately.  Let’s share them so all can see! Painting challenge:  Holiday Card Include the hashtag #holidaycard  in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline December 15, 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Paint a holiday card Entries must be posted in…

Snow globes are so magical.  So get your brushes, mix some colors, and paint scenes in a snow globe! Painting challenge:  Snowglobe Include the hashtag #snowglobe in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline December 8, 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Paint a snowglobe Entries must be posted in…

Why are mushrooms so special?  Not only are they a key player in our ecosystem, they also boast an incredible diversity of shapes, colors, and textures.  From the whimsical and delicate to the bold and mysterious, mushrooms offer endless inspiration for artists. Painting challenge:  Mushrooms Include the hashtag #mushrooms in your Watercolor – Beginners and…

Let’s paint adorable penguins this week. They always make me smile. Painting challenge:  Penguins Include the hashtag #penguins in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline November 24, 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Paint a penguin Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond…