Watercolor Challenge: 5 Minute Florals in a Vase
By Diann Zimmerman |
This week we’re doing something playful, bold, and wonderfully freeing… a challenge inspired by the one and only Andy Geeson, our sponsor for the week. If you’ve ever watched Andy paint, you know the magic: loose marks, joyful color, and zero overthinking. Set a timer for 5 minutes, trust your brush, and let the flowers…
Read More Watercolor Challenge: Earth Day 2026
By Diann Zimmerman |
Earth Day is April 22 and it invites us to pause, look closely, and remember that every creature, every leaf, every ripple of water is part of a world we are responsible for. This week’s challenge is a gentle, meaningful one: look around… and paint something in nature you love and want to protect. Watercolor…
Read More Watercolor Challenge: Van Gogh
By Diann Zimmerman |
Every year on April 15, artists around the world honor World Art Day, celebrating creativity, imagination, and the joy of making art. It’s a day dedicated to honoring the power of art to connect us, comfort us, and spark wonder — and what better way to celebrate than by painting one of Vincent Van Gogh’s…
Read More Watercolor Challenge: Cardinals
By Diann Zimmerman |
This week, let’s fill our Facebook group with a burst of red and a whole lot of meaning. Cardinals aren’t just beautiful birds — they’re symbols of hope, love, and connection. Many people believe that when a cardinal appears, it’s a gentle reminder that someone you love is near. Others see them as messengers of…
Read More Watercolor Challenge: Micro Art
By Diann Zimmerman |
This week, we’re celebrating the joy of tiny creativity. Paint anything, as long as it is smaller than a 2-inch (5 cm) square. Think of it as a tiny treasure, a small joy, or a miniature window into your world. Let’s fill the group with little sparks of wonder! When you share your art, please…
Read More Watercolor Challenge: Happiness
By Diann Zimmerman |
March 20 is International Day of Happiness — reminding us that joy isn’t something we wait for — it’s something we cultivate. It’s rooted in gratitude, connection, creativity, and the little sparks that brighten our days. This week, paint something that brings you happiness. A color, a memory, a place, a person, a tiny everyday…
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