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Let’s start 2026 with curiosity. Choose something you’ve never painted before. A monochrome study? Try it. A clock? Why not. An abstract? Absolutely. A rose, a portrait, a teacup, a streetlight, a pair of shoes, a single leaf—anything you’ve never painted before. This week is your invitation to explore. Watercolor challenge:  New Year New Art…

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As we wrap up this year together, let’s take a moment to celebrate the art we’ve made. For this week’s challenge, we invite you to share your favorite paintings you created in 2025. Post the pieces that brought you joy, taught you something new, or simply made you proud.  Let’s fill this group with inspiration…

This week we invite you to paint a winter scene—a chance to capture the magic of the season in watercolor. Think frosty forests, snowy cottages, shimmering lakes, or even the quiet beauty of bare trees against a crisp sky.  Snowy cottages, frosty trees, shimmering lakes—what winter scene will YOU create? Watercolor challenge:  Winter Scene Here…

It may be cold and dreary outside in many places, so let’s bring a burst of sunshine indoors. This week’s challenge is to paint a lemon still life—bright, cheerful, and full of zest!  Let’s brighten up the week together… one lemon at a time. Watercolor challenge:  Lemon Still Life Here are the details: Share your…

Why a balloon dog? Because it’s playful, nostalgic, and fun!  Painting one invites us to explore shiny surfaces, bold colors, and whimsical shapes—all while reminding us that art doesn’t have to be serious to be meaningful. It’s a joyful subject that sparks creativity and makes everyone smile. Watercolor challenge:  Balloon Dog Here are the details:…