Painting Challenge: Paris

Cacti are fascinating plants with their intricate shapes and vibrant blooms.  Their ability to store water in their stems allows them to withstand long periods of drought.  This is crucial, as it helps maintain the ecological balance in arid regions.  Birds, bats, and insects are attracted to the nectar and fruits produced by cacti, contributing…

Capture the vibrant scenes you would see at a market, from colorful baskets of fruits and vegetables, tables of flowers and plants, to lively vendors and bustling crowds. Painting challenge:  Market Days Include the hashtag #MarketDays in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline August 2, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET    …

What is Negative Painting?  It is a painting technique that involves painting around a subject. Painting challenge:  Negative Painting Include the hashtag #negativepainting in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline July 26, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Share a painting using the Negative Painting technique (see…

This week’s challenge is in solidarity with all those feeling the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and are still waiting for power to be restored! Painting challenge:  Melting Point Include the hashtag #meltingpoint in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline July 19, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details:…

Challenge yourself to capture the textures, shadows, and perspective of stairs, whether it is a grand staircase, a rustic set of steps, or stairs carved from stones. Painting challenge:  Stairs Include the hashtag #stairs in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline July 12, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are…

July is World Watercolor Month!      To recognize and celebrate WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH, paint one, some, or all of the Doodlewash July daily prompts. Throughout the month, we will randomly select winners.     –> Make sure to include #WWM2024 in your post in the Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group. If you haven…