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Candlelight symbolizes warmth, hope, and serenity.  It has the power to create a cozy atmosphere, inviting us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the moment.  Just as a candle illuminates the darkness, our creativity can bring light to the world around us.  Even the smallest flicker can create a remarkable glow.  Embrace the beauty in your…

There is something truly magical about the soft, ethereal quality of fog that blankets the landscape, transforming the ordinary into dreamlike scenes.  Whether it’s a tranquil lake shrouded in fog, a quiet forest with trees disappearing into the haze, or a bustling city slowing waking up under a cloudy veil, capture the beauty of a…

Here is an opportunity to share your holiday cards with the group!  And have an opportunity to win an incredible prize! Painting challenge:  Holiday Cards Include the hashtag #happyholidays2024 in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline December 13, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Share your paintings…

The cellphone is one thing we never leave home without.   We may need to take a reference photo to paint later.   We may need to watch a painting tutorial.  We may need to get on Facebook to visit Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond! Painting challenge:  Cellphone Include the hashtag #myphone in your Watercolor – Beginners…

Relief art is found in various forms, including stone, wood, metal, and plaster.  It is often used in coins, plaques, and architectural decorations.  It combines the techniques of sculpture and painting, providing depth and texture to the artwork while still being part of a flat surface. Painting challenge:  Relief Art Include the hashtag #reliefArt in…

Adding a fence to a painting can lead the viewer’s eye into the painting, adding depth and perspective.  It can add structure and balance, breaking up space and providing a focal point for other elements. Painting challenge:  Fences Include the hashtag #fences in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline November 22,…