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Umbrellas are more than just rainy-day companions—they’re perfect muses for artists! Their bold shapes, playful patterns, and dramatic shadows offer endless possibilities. Whether you capture a solitary umbrella in a storm or a colorful cluster dancing in the sun, this week’s theme invites you to explore movement, mood, and magic in your art. Watercolor challenge: …

This week, let’s fill the group with poppies in honor of Remembrance Day.  Observed on November 11th, marks the end of World War I.  Poppies became the symbol of Remembrance Day because they grew on the battlefields of World War I and were immortalized in the poem “In Flanders Fields.” Around the world, this day…

We’re turning everyday intersections into vibrant inspiration. Your challenge: paint a traffic light—any style, any setting, any mood. Whether it’s glowing in the rain, nestled in a cityscape, or standing solo against a sunset, stoplights offer bold shapes, rhythmic color, and a surprising emotional punch. Watercolor challenge:  Traffic Light Here are the details: Share your…

It’s time to conjure up your spookiest, silliest, and most spellbinding Halloween-inspired art! Whether you’re painting eerie trees, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, dancing skeletons, or adorable ghosts, this week is all about Halloween.   Did you know Jack-o’-lanterns were originally carved from turnips in Ireland? Watercolor challenge:  Halloween Here are the details: Share your Halloween-themed paintings  Sponsored by …

Doors are more than architecture—they’re symbols of transition, mystery, and possibility.  Real or imagined, ornate or humble—every door tells a story: of what’s been, what’s next, or what’s waiting to be discovered.  Let’s open the door to new skills together! Watercolor challenge:  Doors Here are the details: Share your painting of a door  Sponsored by…

This week’s prompt flips the script: instead of painting with your brush… paint your brush! Celebrate the tool that brings your imagination to life. Whether it’s frayed and well-loved or sleek and pristine, your brush has stories to tell—and now is your chance to honor it in watercolor form. This is a reminder that even…