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Musical Art – paint any musical instrument, with or without the musician Painting challenge:  Musical Art  Include the hashtag #musicalart in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline April 4, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Share paintings of musical instruments, with or without the musician Sponsored by…

Before you eat breakfast, paint it! Painting challenge:  Breakfast Include the hashtag #breakfast in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline March 28, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Share paintings of your breakfast Sponsored by Matthew White, Watercolor Essentials Course Entries must be posted in the Facebook…

Green takes center stage this week!  For the challenge, use green as the predominant color in your paintings. Painting challenge:  Green Paintings Include the hashtag #green in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline March 21, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Share your paintings made with predominantly…

This week’s challenge is to paint this “Enter Happy Zone” sign. Painting challenge:  Happy Zone Include the hashtag #HappyZone in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline March 14, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Share your painting of this “Enter Happy Zone” sign Sponsored by Kristy Rice…

Mugs are used in everyday life.  Holding a warm mug can provide physical warmth, which is soothing and comforting.  This week, let’s paint your favorite mug, or create a new mug. Different types of mugs:  coffee mug, travel mug, glass mug, beer mug, any mug! Painting challenge:  Mugs Include the hashtag #mugs in your Watercolor…

Windows are portals that connect us to the outside world, offering glimpses of beauty, light, and life beyond our walls.  Open your creative shutters and paint a window. Painting challenge:  Windows  Include the hashtag #windows2025 in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline February 28, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET     Here…