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Inktober 2023
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: Lace
Experiment with various techniques to capture the patterns, elegance, and intricate details of lace. From dainty doilies to exquisite garments… Painting challenge: Lace Include the hashtag #lace in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline October 6, 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Paint lace Entries must be posted in…
Painting Challenge: WBB 4-years!
WBB is celebrating its 4th anniversary! Painting challenge: WBB Celebration Include the hashtag #WBB4years in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline September 29, 2023, 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: What to post to enter the challenge: Share one of your watercolor paintings AND your fondest memories within the…
Painting Challenge: Leaves
This week’s challenge gives you an opportunity to explore the intricate textures and vibrant colors of nature’s foliage. Painting challenge: Leaves Include the hashtag #leaves in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline September 22, 2023, 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Paint a leaf, or leaves Entries must be…
Painting Challenge: Doors and Windows
Unleash your creativity by capturing the beauty and charm of doors and windows. Painting challenge: Doors and Windows Include the hashtag #doorsandwindows in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline September 15, 2023, 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Paint doors or windows Entries must be posted in the Facebook…
Painting Challenge: Gems
For this week’s challenge, we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of sparkly diamonds and gemstones. Painting challenge: Gems Include the hashtag #gems in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline September 8, 2023, 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Paint a gemstone: diamond, sapphire, amethyst, quartz,…
Online classes at Watercolor Art Society – Houston
September – November 2023 ONLINE classes at Watercolor Art Society – Houston Some of our group members are teaching online classes this fall for Watercolor Art Society – Houston You do not need to be a member of WAS-H to register. (Note: the tuition is discounted if you are a member.) All classes are recorded…
Painting Challenge: Dahlias
This week’s challenge is to paint the elegance and charm of beautiful dahlias. Painting challenge: Dahlias Include the hashtag #dahlias in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline September 1, 2023, 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Paint a dahlia flower, there are so many different dahlias, all so beautiful…
Painting Challenge: My Paint
We have a unique theme for this week’s challenge. Paint your watercolor set or palette. Your palette holds the vibrant pigments that blend together to form beautiful hues, and now it’s time to give them the spotlight they deserve. Let’s transform this often overlooked object into stunning works of colorful art! Painting challenge: My Paint …
Painting Challenge: Rivers and Canals
Let the tranquil flow of water inspire your imagination as you capture the vibrant colors and scenery of rivers and canals. Painting challenge: Rivers and Canals Include the hashtag #rivers in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline August 18, 2023, 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Paint any scene…
Painting Challenge: Mountains
Let’s capture the majestic beauty of mountains this week. Painting challenge: Mountains Include the hashtag #mountains in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline August 11, 2023, 11:59 pm ET Here are the details: Paint a mountain landscape Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond…
Painting Challenge: Insects
Let’s celebrate the beauty of nature’s tiny creatures through art. Spiders are not insects, but per request by Dianne Devilliers, we will include spiders in this challenge. 🙂 Painting challenge: Insects Include the hashtag #insects in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post. Deadline August 4, 2023, 11:59 pm ET Here are…