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 16, 2024 , 11:59 pm ET    

Here are the details:

• Share a self-portrait
• Sponsored by Museletter
• Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
• Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post:  #MySelfie
• You may enter as often as you want
• Open to all countries
• Winner is chosen randomly
• Deadline August 16, 2024, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
• Winner announced August 18, 2024
• Mediums accepted:  watercolor, watercolor pencils, gouache, water soluble graphite, water soluble inks, and mixed media as long as it includes watercolor
• If you also post your painting on Instagram, tag @watercolorbeginnersandbeyond.   You could be randomly chosen for a QoR watercolor sample dot card.

What is the prize?   

Thanks to Museletter, our sponsor for this portrait challenge!

Museletter is a digital subscription for portrait artists who want to improve their skills and make a habit of making art.  Every week, Museletter subscribers get a new portrait lesson delivered directly to their inbox.  Subscribers also get immediate access to Museletter’s full lesson archive.  Each lesson features a full-length video tutorial in which an extraordinary artist creates a portrait using an inspiring reference photo and pen, pencil and/or watercolor.  Learn more at https://letter.museumapp.co

The random winner of this challenge will receive a complimentary annual Museletter membership (US$ 80 value).   Happy Painting!

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• Jackson’s Art Supply
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Online watercolor courses:

• Skillshare – 30% discount for annual subscription
• Urban Sketch Courses by Ian Fennelly
• Watercolour Mentor Courses by Darren Yeo
  • Watercolour Essentials
  • Watercolour Mentorship Program
  • Mastering Urban Landscapes in Watercolour
• Etchr Studio Subscription (monthly or yearly, $5 discount on annual subscription with code ETCHRUTYKYD)

 

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Thank you for your support!

 

If you have ideas to share for future challenges,

please add your comment to the post –>add challenge recommendation

 

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  • Drawing – Beginners and Beyond
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  • Acrylic – Beginners and Beyond
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