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For this week, paint a flower that is fading, wilting, or forming seed pods. We often paint flowers at their most beautiful stage, but the story does not end when the petals begin to fade. After the bloom is gone, important work is still happening. The plant is preparing for new life and future flowers.…

Poppies are beautiful flowers that many people around the world associate with remembrance, sacrifice, hope, and peace. This week we’re inviting you to paint poppies. Watercolor challenge:  Poppies Here are the details: Share a painting of poppies Sponsored by Krzysztof Kowalski (Chris), https://www.esperoart.com.   Prize for 3 random participants:  3-month subscription to his online school:  Esperoart.com…

This week’s challenge combines observation, creativity, and a little bit of fun!  Create a bird painting that begins with a continuous line drawing. Draw your bird without lifting your pen/pencil from the paper, allowing one flowing line to travel around the beak, head, wings, body, feet, and tail.  Once your drawing is complete, add watercolor…

It’s time to have a little spooky fun with our art!  This week’s challenge is HALLOWEEN. Your painting can be whimsical, playful, mysterious, cute, spooky, or somewhere in between. Watercolor challenge:  Halloween Here are the details: Share a Halloween painting Sponsored by Andrew Geeson Prize for 1 random participant:  6-month subscription to Andy’s Patreon channel,…

This week’s challenge is all about looking up!  Nothing transforms a painting quite like a dramatic sky. Whether it’s fiery sunset colors, rolling storm clouds, or rays of sunshine breaking through dark clouds, the sky can become the star of the show. Watercolor challenge:  Dramatic Skies Here are the details: Share a painting of dramatic…

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s spread awareness and fill the group with pink ribbons — to honor survivors, remember those lost to the disease, and support those currently fighting. ❤️ This is very personal to me. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was only 42. Fortunately, with early detection…