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Demo: How to Paint Mountains with Watercolor

View a free 7-step lesson on how to paint a beautiful mountain scene with watercolor while not striving for "perfection."
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Watercolor or Oil … Paint is Paint, Right?

Painting a favorite scene many times, and in different mediums, can teach you a lot about the subject and help hone your approach to capturing its essence in your work.
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New Watercolor Demo: Focus on Big Shapes and Contrasts

The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Watercolor Live ...
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Watercolor Paper – An Overview for Beginners

Learn about the three basic surfaces of watercolor paper, and why you might choose one over the others.
Plein air watercolor

9 Painting and Design Tips for Plein Air Watercolor

When painting with watercolor en plein air, follow this advice for the best shapes, angles, and experience.
Barbara Tapp, "Pink House Stands Alone," 2019, watercolor, 10 x 14 in., Available from artist, Plein air

A Plein Air Portrait of Resilience in Watercolor

Once part of Berkeley’s proud Orchid Nurseries, the Pink House stands isolated but dignified, surrounded by empty lots...
Keiko Tanabe, "Summer in San Diego," 2017, watercolor, 14 x 20 in., collection the artist, plein air

I Chose Watercolor, But Not Because I Liked It

An interview with Keiko Tanabe on why she paints en plein air with watercolor, her journey to becoming a professional artist, and more.
Amit Kapoor, "Beauty of Madrid," 2018, watercolor, 15 x 22 in., Collection the artist, Plein air

PACE Spotlight: Plein Air Watercolor Artist Amit Kapoor

The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who is on the faculty of the 11th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo in The Great Smoky Mountains.
Plein air watercolor - Barbara Tapp, "Winter Glimpses," 2021, 10 x 14 in., private collection

Plein Air Watercolor Inspo

Plein air watercolor artist Barbara Tapp loves the transparency of this medium, as it gives her endless possibilities for achieving depth and form. 
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Watercolor Tutorial: Building a Façade

Check out this step-by-step plein air watercolor painting demonstration with Mat Barber Kennedy, who paints a street in Maryland.
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Wishy-Washy Watercolor? Far From It!

Georgia Mansur reveals how watercolor contributes to her personal aesthetic and enhances her preferred way of working, and why it's the perfect medium for painting en plein air.
Plein air watercolor by Iain Stewart

Plein Air Watercolor = Chess?

Working from both direct observation and memory, Alabama artist Iain Stewart believes it is more important to express how he chooses to view the world rather than how it might actually appear.
PleinAir Salon - Rukiye Garip, "Winter Reflection," watercolor, 30 x 22 in.

Watercolor Wins First (and Second!)

Artist Kathleen Dunphy has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2022 PleinAir Salon.
Watercolor Live - Joyce Hicks

Landscape Highlights from Watercolor Live 2023

See a recap of landscape painting demonstrations from the 3rd Annual Watercolor Live, where some of today’s best artists shared their secrets, and explained their materials, methods, and more.
Watercolor - "Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands, Utah" by Cindy Briggs

How I Create Flowing, Organic Lines with Watercolor

Inspiration from Cindy Briggs.
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The Beauty of Neutrals – A Watercolor Tip

Neutrals, when used correctly, evoke a feeling of mood and quality of light that is unequaled. Your work can be ...
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How to Make your Watercolors Really Rich

Learn how to paint with watercolor when you watch this popular episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads and Cindy Baron!
Watercolor by Alex Hillkurtz

Venice in Watercolor

"Venice - It’s easy to feel dizzy in this city," Hillkurtz said of the watercolor shown here ...
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Watercolor Tip: How to Make Splatters with a Paintbrush

"Many people use a toothbrush, but a toothbrush makes the spatters too even for me," says Richard Sneary. Here's his quick tip on how to make natural-looking marks with watercolor.
Watercolor artist Jansen Chow

Watercolor Success From Malaysia to the US

The following part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Watercolor Live,