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Let’s take a moment to thank all the sponsors we’ve had this year.    They have given so much to this group:  online classes, free demos, art supplies, and encouragement. And thanks to everyone who uses our affiliate links.   We have had a painting challenge, with a prize, every week in 2020, 2021, and every…

Here is a collection of FREE —and most are beginner-friendly — holiday-themed tutorials.   You may want to paint holiday cards, or paint these as gifts. Most of these are from sponsors of the group.                 https://youtu.be/435rIsb-5Nc     https://youtu.be/vTMKfs2ggj4 https://youtu.be/bnEvVFVsQDE   Do you want to help support Watercolor…

This week, we will be looking inside our imagination to… Paint imaginary creatures.  Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post: #imaginarycreatures Deadline November 25, 2022, 11:59 pm ET What is an imaginary creature? It is any creature that is not real, something created from imagination. Here is a…

Graham Berry is our awesome sponsor and has suggested this week’s painting challenge. Paint shadows.  Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post: #shadows Deadline November 18, 2022, 11:59 pm ET Shadows give depth and form to your art.   There are two types of shadows:  form shadows – the…

In honor of November 11 (Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, Veterans Day), let’s fill the group with poppies. Paint poppies.  Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post: #poppies Deadline November 11, 2022, 11:59 pm ET     World War I formally ended at the eleventh hour on the eleventh…

This is a special Halloween challenge.  Winner will be announced on Tuesday, November 2, 2022. Paint Halloween things!  Include the topic hashtag in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post: #halloween2022 Deadline November 1, 2022, 11:59 pm ET Pumpkins, ghouls, fun Halloween art… I’m sure Brian Riker has a LOT of Halloween art… …