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Painting Challenge: Windows

Windows are portals that connect us to the outside world, offering glimpses of beauty, light, and life beyond our walls.  Open your creative shutters and paint a window. Painting challenge:  Windows  Include the hashtag #windows2025 in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline February 28, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET     Here…

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Painting Challenge: Fashion Week 2025

As the fashion capitals of the world (New York, London, Milan, and Paris) gear up for their iconic Fashion Week events, we are going to host our very own Fashion Week challenge!  Design your own clothes and make your debut on the runway of Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond! Painting challenge:  Fashion Week 2025 Include…

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Painting Challenge: Valentine’s Day

Let’s share LOVE in our art to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Painting challenge:  Valentine’s Day Include the hashtag #valentines2025 in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline February 14, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Share a painting of Valentine’s art Sponsored by  Louise De Masi Entries must be…

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Painting Challenge: Groovy Art

Groovy art is a vibrant and expressive art movement that emerged during the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by its psychedelic colors.  Playful, exaggerated fonts are often used, sometimes integrating text with the imagery in creative ways. Painting challenge:  Groovy Art  Include the hashtag #groovyart in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline…

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Painting Challenge: Boxes

Boxes are everywhere.  Delivery boxes, food boxes, lunch boxes and SketchBox! Let’s paint boxes this week, whether it is a shoebox, cereal box, any box! Painting challenge:  Boxes  Include the hashtag #boxes in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline January 31, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details:…

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Painting Challenge: My Kitchen

The kitchen is often the heart of the home, where everyone gathers.  Have fun creating a painting of your stove, refrigerator, microwave, kitchen sink, cabinets, kitchen table.. or a painting that includes it all! Painting challenge:  My Kitchen Include the hashtag #mykitchen in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline January 24,…

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Painting Challenge: Snow Scene

Embrace the beauty of winter by painting a snow scene.  It can be a serene landscape blanketed in white, snow-capped mountains, a winter ski village, or delicate snowflakes. Painting challenge:  Snow Scene Include the hashtag #snowscene in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline January 17, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET    …

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Weekly challenge winners: 2025

Weekly Painting Challenge Winners 2025   February 2025 Challenge Announced Painting challenge link Sponsored by / prizes Winners February 7, 2025 February 14, 2025 February 21, 2025 February 28, 2025 January 2025 Challenge Announced Painting challenge link Sponsored by / prizes Winners January 3, 2025 Painting Challenge: Art Journey (then and now) Graham Berry:  1-year…

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Painting Challenge: Art Journey (then and now)

It is time to showcase your progress and celebrate your artistic journey!  Share a painting from early in your art journey alongside a recent piece.  Let’s see how much you’ve grown and evolved as an artist.  Whether you are experienced or just starting, everyone is welcome.  If you’ve just picked up a brush, share your…

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Painting Challenge: 2024 Favorite Paintings

As the year ends, let’s celebrate by sharing your favorite paintings of 2024. Painting challenge:  2024 Favorite Paintings Include the hashtag #2024favs in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline January 3, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET     Here are the details: Share favorite paintings you’ve painted in 2024 Sponsored by Matthew…

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Painting Challenge: Candlelight

Candlelight symbolizes warmth, hope, and serenity.  It has the power to create a cozy atmosphere, inviting us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the moment.  Just as a candle illuminates the darkness, our creativity can bring light to the world around us.  Even the smallest flicker can create a remarkable glow.  Embrace the beauty in your…