Painting Challenge: Watercolor and…

This painting challenge is about your celebrating progress, no matter how big or small.  Let’s reflect on our watercolor journey and share one of your first paintings and a recent painting.  Even if you started painting last week, share your first and most recent.   Remember, every stroke of the brush is a step forward. Painting…

As you look back on your paintings done in 2023… share your favorites. Painting challenge:  2023 Fav Include the hashtag #2023fav in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline January 5 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Share your favorite paintings of 2023 Entries must be posted in the…

Are you new to the Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group? Our purpose:  to create a global community for artists to come together, share their artwork, and provide support and encouragement to each other. The group aims to foster a positive and nurturing environment where artists can grow, learn, and inspire each other in…

It’s cold outside, so I am sipping hot tea from my favorite cup.   Paint your favorite drink for this time of year.  Coffee, hot tea, cocoa, wine,  whatever your favorite is. Painting challenge:  Seasonal Sips Include the hashtag #seasonalsips in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline December 29 , 11:59 pm…

It is a busy time of year.   Keep it simple.  Sketch a simple drawing, splash some paint on it and you’re done! Painting challenge:  Sketch Loose Include the hashtag #sketchloose  in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline December 22, 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Paint a line and…

Looking for gift items for your art friends? Here are some of my favorite art goodies.  And they’re not too expensive, all under US$ 20.  (at the time of this posting)   These little tools work great to make very fine lines using ink, liquid watercolor, or even masking fluid.  Some masking fluid may be…