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Forest Floor
Welcome to The Forest Floor, an introduction to watercolor through the simple and expressive subject of mushrooms. In this class, beginning watercolorists will explore several essential techniques while learning how water, pigment, brush pressure, and timing work together. Basic Techniques : CLICK HERE As we practice, pay attention to the amount of water in your…
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Welcome, Watercolorist!
Welcome, watercolorists! Over the next ten weeks, you will be challenged to strengthen your watercolor practice through weekly in-person classes and at-home exercises. These practices are designed to guide your individual development and help you grow beyond the classroom setting. To get started, commit to painting at least one day each week outside of class.…
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Your Next Class
Click the links below to find your next art adventure! CLICK HERE Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time, returning to a creative practice, or looking for your next exhibition opportunity, there’s never been a better time to invest in your artistic journey. This page is your guide to discovering exciting opportunities…
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Brush lettering
A Beginner’s Guide to Brush Lettering with Watercolor Welcome to Watercolor Brush Lettering! In this introductory lesson, you’ll combine the beauty of watercolor with expressive brush lettering. Whether you’re creating greeting cards, journal pages, artwork, or gifts, hand lettering is a relaxing and creative way to add a personal touch to your work. This is…
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Acrylic Pet Portrait
Throughout this course, you’ve explored color mixing, value, texture, brushwork, and layering. Now it’s time to combine all of those skills into a portrait of an animal that means something to you. Whether you choose your own beloved pet, a family member’s companion, or your favorite animal, this project is all about capturing personality, expression,…
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Watercolor Masters
A LOOK AT MASTER PAINTER HOMER Class Assignment Choose one of Winslow Homer’s watercolor paintings as your reference. As you paint, focus on: Don’t worry about making an exact copy. Think of this exercise as a conversation with the master learning from his decisions while developing your own artistic voice. A Look at Master Painter…
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Monochromatic Painting
Have you ever noticed how a single color can create incredible depth, drama, and emotion? This week’s acrylic painting project explores the power of monochromatic painting. Create an entire artwork using black, white, and one additional color of your choice. A monochromatic palette helps artists focus on what truly makes a painting successful: value, light,…
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Impressionistic Color and Brushwork
Few artists have captured emotion and movement through paint as powerfully as Vincent van Gogh. His swirling skies, energetic brushstrokes, and bold use of color continue to inspire artists today. What Was Impressionism? The Impressionist movement emerged in France. Rather than creating smooth, highly detailed paintings, Impressionists used visible brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and broken marks…
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Creating Texture & Fur
One of the most rewarding watercolor subjects is a beloved pet. Whether you’re painting a dog, cat, rabbit, squirrel, or another furry friend, the key to a successful animal portrait is creating convincing texture while capturing the unique personality of your subject. For this week’s assignment, we’ll focus on painting a squirrel as a study…
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Mastering Edges in Watercolor
One of the most expressive tools available to watercolor artists is the use of edges. The way one shape transitions into another can create focus, atmosphere, movement, and depth. In our upcoming watercolor course, we will explore four important types of edges and learn how to use them intentionally in our paintings. You tube 1.…