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Developing the initial study for your artwork can be easier using digital art.   My art journey began on my iPad.  My goal was to learn Procreate, but it looked too complex to me.  I am so excited that Ksenia Annis, our long-time sponsor, is conducting a live class — Procreate for Beginners. When is the…

To recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month, this week’s challenge is to… Paint a pink ribbon.   Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post: #pinkribbon Deadline October 21, 2022, 11:59 pm ET Let’s fill the group with pink ribbons to honor survivors, to remember those lost to the disease, and to…

Autumn:  September, October, and November in the northern hemisphere and March, April, and May in the southern hemisphere.  Wherever you are, share the scenes of your autumn season… Paint an autumn scene.       Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post: #autumn Deadline October 14, 2022, 11:59 pm…

Patricia Merewether suggested this challenge.  The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer.   So…. let’s Paint a night sky.       Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post: #nightsky  Deadline October 7, 2022, 11:59 pm ET This is a chance to paint galaxy paintings, aurora…

***UPDATED with prize announcement below Jake Parker created Inktober in 2009 as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits. It has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with thousands of artists taking on the challenge every year. Yes, we will still do weekly challenges.  This is an extra month-long challenge. …

I just returned from England (thank you Fi Elizabeth!) and saw so many famous landmarks:  Stonehenge, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and much more.  So, it won’t be a surprise to find out that our challenge this week is to… Paint a famous landmark.      Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and…