How to use a stencil (sort of)

When I asked my moderators about challenge ideas, Fi was hungry so she said FOOD!  So let’s show her some food! Paint food.      Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post: #foodpainting Deadline May 13, 2022, 11:59 pm ET Chips and salsa… one of my favorite snacks! …

The weather is getting better… let’s grab our paints and go outside.   And share your world with the group! Paint an Urban Sketch.      Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post: #UrbanSketch Deadline May 6, 2022, 11:59 pm ET What is Urban Sketching?   Urban Sketching is drawing…

April 22 is Earth Day.   This week’s challenge is to show how you can help protect everyone’s home — EARTH.   There are many ways we can help save the earth:  reduce waste, recycle, repurpose, compost, plant trees and pollinator-friendly plants (helps the bees!), conserve water, buy used goods instead of new. Paint ways to save…

April 15 is recognized as World Art Day by the International Association of Art to promote awareness of creative activity worldwide.  It is celebrated on the birthdate of Leonardo da Vinci. Our Facebook group represents over 100 countries, all 7 continents.  (yes, we have a research scientist member in Antarctica!)   We are united by our…

Painting leaves and water droplets. Here’s a one-hour tutorial on painting simple leaves.  I was joined by two inspiring artists, Ksenia Annis and Lenard Lai. I started with a simple leaf… added a water droplet… then moved on to Ksenia Annis painting a gorgeous maple leaf… and finished up with a Monstera leaf by Lenard…

I’m sure most of the people in our Facebook group has seen Suzanne Watson‘s paintings of Duck and all his adventures (and misadventures!)  They are whimsical… adorable… and FUN! So this week’s challenge is to… Paint Whimsical Art.     Include the topic hashtag in your WB&B Facebook group post: #WhimsicalArt Deadline April 15, 2022, 11:59…