Weekly Challenge
Watercolor Challenge: Autumn Leaves
As September fades into October, and autumn arrives in many parts of the world, trees blush with crimson, gold, and amber. Every leaf becomes a masterpiece—whispering stories of change, resilience, and quiet beauty. This week, we invite you to capture that magic by painting any type leaf in autumn colors. This challenge is all about…
Inktober 2025
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. …
Watercolor Challenge: Ink
This challenge is our warm-up for Inktober, so let’s paint ink pens, ink bottles, old-fashioned Quill pens. Whether you paint an ink bottle, a fancy fountain pen, vintage feather Quill pen, or simple ball-point pen, have some fun with it! Watercolor challenge: Ink Here are the details: Share your painting of an ink pen or…
Watercolor Challenge: Cars
This week, we’re revving up our brushes and painting cars. Sponsored by the one and only Liron Yanconsky, who’s painted more cars than most of us have driven! His book Painting a Masterpiece: How I Painted 100 Cars to Achieve Watercolor Perfection is a love letter to chrome, curves, and creative breakthroughs. Vroom vroom, artists—your…
Watercolor Challenge: Andrew Geeson Tutorials
This week, we’re diving into the joyful chaos of loose watercolor with none other than Andrew Geeson—the master of loose watercolor. Andrew’s tutorials are a masterclass in playful spontaneity. He doesn’t just paint—he performs, chatting with his brushes (yes, they have names!) and coaxing color into dreamy florals, buzzing bees, and golden fields. If you’ve…
Watercolor Challenge: Back to School
Back-to-school isn’t just for students — it’s a gentle nudge to all of us: to begin again, to learn, to show up with curiosity and courage. Whether you’re dusting off your sketchbook or diving into a new technique, this is your moment. Let’s paint the icons of this season: lunchbox, books, school bus, school supplies,…
Watercolor Challenge: Plumbing Fixtures
This week we will paint plumbing fixtures. What are examples of a plumbing fixture? Permanently installed device connected to the plumbing system designed to deliver water (like faucets, showerheads, toilets, fire hydrants, water fountains.) Why plumbing fixtures? Painting them invites us to notice the beauty in function, utility, and the art in everyday life. Celebrate…
Watercolor Challenge: Dogs
International Dog Day is August 26! Why paint dogs? Dogs remind us to play, love unconditionally, and nap. Let’s celebrate their quirks, their cuddles, and their paw prints on our hearts. Watercolor challenge: Dogs Here are the details: Share your paintings of dogs Sponsored by Rachel Parker Varner, http://rachelsstudio.com/ Prize for one random winner: 6-month…
Watercolor Challenge: Blob Art
This week, we’re starting with the unexpected: random blobs, splashes, swooshes, and puddles of color. No planning, no pressure—just pure possibility. Then, let your imagination take over. What does your blob want to become? A sleepy cat? A flower? A dancing jellybean? A person walking? You get the idea. Anything goes. Why blobs and splashes?…
Watercolor Challenge: International Cat Day 2025
“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” —Terry Pratchett This week, we’re celebrating International Cat Day with a challenge full of feline flair and maybe just a touch of cattitude. Fun fact: A cat’s nose print is as unique as a human fingerprint—no two are alike! Watercolor challenge: Cat…