Inktober 2023

Explore the softness and playfulness of a little baby chick. Painting challenge:  Chick Include the hashtag #chick in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline April 12, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Paint a baby chick Sponsored by Sue Bradley Entries must be posted in the Facebook…

To honor Van Gogh’s birthday (March 30), this week’s challenge is to recreate any Van Gogh painting. Painting challenge:  Van Gogh Include the hashtag #vangogh in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline April 5, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Paint any Van Gogh painting Sponsored by…

Springtime brings forth a kaleidoscope of colors, from daffodils and tulips to cherry blossoms and daisies.  This week’s challenge is to paint spring flowers.  Painting challenge:  Spring Flowers Include the hashtag #springflowers in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline March 29, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details:…

Butterflies have immense significance, symbolizing transformation, beauty, and freedom.  This week’s challenge is to capture the beauty of their delicate wings and vibrant colors. Painting challenge:  Butterflies Include the hashtag #butterflies in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline March 22, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Paint…

We are doing another famous portrait painting challenge.  (do you remember how much fun Mona Lisa was last year?) For this challenge, paint the Girl with a Pearl Earring, by Johannes Vermeer in the 17th century. Painting challenge:  Girl with Pearl Earring Include the hashtag #pearlearring in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group…

Express your interpretation of song titles through watercolor.    Let your painting become a visual harmony that resonates with your chosen song. Painting challenge:  Song Title Include the hashtag #songtitle in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline March 8, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Select a…