Artists Helping Artists

Jake Parker created Inktober in 2009 as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits. It has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with thousands of artists taking on the challenge every year. Yes, we will still do weekly challenges.  This is an extra month-long challenge.  🙂 Participate in Inktober.   …

Experiment with various techniques to capture the patterns, elegance, and intricate details of lace.  From dainty doilies to exquisite garments…   Painting challenge:  Lace Include the hashtag #lace in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline October 6, 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Paint lace Entries must be posted in…

WBB is celebrating its 4th anniversary!   Painting challenge:  WBB Celebration Include the hashtag #WBB4years in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline September 29, 2023, 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: What to post to enter the challenge: Share one of your watercolor paintings AND your fondest memories within the…

This week’s challenge gives you an opportunity to explore the intricate textures and vibrant colors of nature’s foliage. Painting challenge:  Leaves Include the hashtag #leaves in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline September 22, 2023, 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Paint a leaf, or leaves Entries must be…

Unleash your creativity by capturing the beauty and charm of doors and windows. Painting challenge:  Doors and Windows Include the hashtag #doorsandwindows in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline September 15, 2023, 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Paint doors or windows Entries must be posted in the Facebook…

For this week’s challenge, we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of sparkly diamonds and gemstones. Painting challenge:  Gems  Include the hashtag #gems in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline September 8, 2023, 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Paint a gemstone:  diamond, sapphire, amethyst, quartz,…