Weekly Challenge
Watercolor Challenge: Continuous Line Still Life
Benefits of continuous line drawing: improves hand-eye coordination, encourages you to focus on shapes and not details, promotes fluidity in your drawings resulting in more expressive artwork, and can help you let go of perfectionism and embrace imperfections. And it is fun! Watercolor challenge: Continuous Line Still Life Include the hashtag #oneline in your Watercolor…
Watercolor Challenge: Bicycles
Why ride a bicycle? It helps improve overall fitness, can reduce stress, is eco-friendly transportation, and allows for exploration of new areas and experiencing nature up close. So let’s paint one! Watercolor challenge: Bicycles Include the hashtag #bicycles in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline May 2, 2025 , 11:59 pm…
Watercolor Challenge: Earth Day
The Earth is our home, a wonderful tapestry of diverse landscapes, vibrant life, and breathtaking beauty. As stewards of this incredible planet, it’s our responsibility to cherish and protect it. Tap into your creativity and love for our planet as you paint lush forests that provide us with clean air, sparkling oceans and rivers that…
Watercolor Challenge: Tulips
Tulips are known for their vibrant colors and graceful shape, symbolizing love and passion in various cultures. Originating from Central Asia, tulips became particularly popular during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. Their resilience and ability to thrive in various climates symbolize perseverance and renewal, making them a perfect representation of hope and…
Watercolor Challenge: New York City
New York City is more than the impressive skyline and tall buildings. The essence of NYC is in the pedestrian crossings, the street signs, the café tables, the doorways. Let’s celebrate the beauty and energy of New York City. Watercolor challenge: New York City Include the hashtag #nyc in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond…
Watercolor Challenge: Musical Art
Musical Art – paint any musical instrument, with or without the musician Painting challenge: Musical Art Include the hashtag #musicalart in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline April 4, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Share paintings of musical instruments, with or without the musician Sponsored by…
Watercolor Challenge: Breakfast
Before you eat breakfast, paint it! Painting challenge: Breakfast Include the hashtag #breakfast in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline March 28, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Share paintings of your breakfast Sponsored by Matthew White, Watercolor Essentials Course Entries must be posted in the Facebook…
Watercolor Challenge: Green Paintings
Green takes center stage this week! For the challenge, use green as the predominant color in your paintings. Painting challenge: Green Paintings Include the hashtag #green in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline March 21, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Share your paintings made with predominantly…
Painting Challenge: Enter Happy Zone Sign
This week’s challenge is to paint this “Enter Happy Zone” sign. Painting challenge: Happy Zone Include the hashtag #HappyZone in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline March 14, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Share your painting of this “Enter Happy Zone” sign Sponsored by Kristy Rice…
Painting Challenge: Mugs
Mugs are used in everyday life. Holding a warm mug can provide physical warmth, which is soothing and comforting. This week, let’s paint your favorite mug, or create a new mug. Different types of mugs: coffee mug, travel mug, glass mug, beer mug, any mug! Painting challenge: Mugs Include the hashtag #mugs in your Watercolor…