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Whether it’s tumbling in the dryer, flapping in the breeze, or forming its own abstract sculpture on the kitchen table… this week we’re celebrating Laundry in all its glory.  It could even be a stack of folded laundry! Why paint laundry? Because folds, fabric, and draped clothes challenge your observation skills, build confidence in sketching…

This week, we’re celebrating the sweet, tart, and totally irresistible fruit – cherries! Whether you love painting their glossy skins, tangled stems, or the way they burst with color in a bowl—this fruit is a watercolor dream.  Why paint cherries?  Cherries are a great study in values and highlights—perfect for practicing shine and dimension.  Their…

This week, we’re folding inspiration into brushstrokes—literally! Our challenge theme is Origami, and while paper might crease, your creativity has no limits.  Why paint Origami?  Origami has crisp lines, folds, and shapes that naturally lend itself to dramatic shadows and highlights. Painting them trains your eye to see structure, shapes and values — great practice! …

This week, we’re inviting you to capture the rolling majesty and charm of hills in watercolor.  Why paint hills?  They’re the perfect subject to practice aerial perspective, gentle gradients, and subtle color transitions.  They’re a wonderful way to improve your understanding of composition and depth, especially with foreground vs background.  Plus, let’s face it — painting…

The Golden Hour is that magical slice of time just after sunrise or before sunset when the world is bathed in soft, warm, golden hues. The light becomes richer, shadows stretch long, and everything takes on a dreamy glow. It’s nature’s most flattering filter. Whether you’re capturing landscapes or cityscapes, golden hour light can turn…

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…