Weekly Challenge
Inktober 2024
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. …
Painting Challenge: Barns
With their unique designs, textures, and colors, barns offer a variety of artistic elements to explore, from rustic wood grains to shadows and light. Painting challenge: Barns Include the hashtag #barns in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline October 4, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Share…
Painting Challenge: Teacups
My mother loved fancy teacups. She grew up in the Depression, and they did not have anything fancy. Anytime I see a pretty teacup, I think of her. Painting a teacup gives you an opportunity to explore various techniques: capturing reflections, painting patterns, and understanding form. Painting challenge: Teacups Include the hashtag #teacups in your…
Painting Challenge: Birdbath
A birdbath is a vital resource for birds, especially in urban areas where natural water sources may be scarce. The gentle splashes and the sight of birds bathing and drinking can evoke feelings of joy and tranquility. Painting challenge: Birdbath Include the hashtag #birdbath in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline…
Painting Challenge: Emojis
Emojis allow people to express emotions and ideas visually in a way that text alone sometimes cannot convey. Its history traces back to the late 1990s. The first set of emojis was created by Shigetaku Kurita in 1999 while he was working for NTT DoCoMo, a Japanese telecommunications company. In 2010, emojis were standardized…
Painting Challenge: Peonies
In many cultures, peonies symbolize prosperity, good fortune, honor, and love. They can live for decades, with some plants reportedly thriving for over 100 years. Peonies are visually stunning, with their large, lush blooms and vibrant colors. Painting challenge: Peonies Include the hashtag #Peonies in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline…
Painting Challenge: Famous Art
Recreating famous art allows you to appreciate the skill and technique of the master artist, while also honing your own artistic abilities. Here are a few of my favorite masters: Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt, Matisse, Pissarro, Cezanne, Renoir, Picasso, Dali to name a few. Painting challenge: Famous Art Include the hashtag #FamousArt in your Watercolor…
Painting Challenge: Streetlights
Streetlights illuminate our paths and roads, and their warm glow creates a magical ambiance. You can choose to paint the flickering glow of a vintage gas streetlight, a modern streetlight, or even a solar streetlight. Painting challenge: Streetlights Include the hashtag #streetlights in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline August 23,…
Painting Challenge: My Selfie
Self portraits have a long history in art. This week’s challenge is for you to paint YOU! You can paint realistically, post-impressionism like Van Gogh, cubism like Picasso, or however you want to express yourself. Painting challenge: My Selfie Include the hashtag #MySelfie in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline August…
Painting Challenge: Cacti
Cacti are fascinating plants with their intricate shapes and vibrant blooms. Their ability to store water in their stems allows them to withstand long periods of drought. This is crucial, as it helps maintain the ecological balance in arid regions. Birds, bats, and insects are attracted to the nectar and fruits produced by cacti, contributing…