Watercolor Artist

Packed with page after gorgeous page of illustrations demonstrating tried-and-true techniques, inspirational ideas and the most up-to-date information about must-have painting tools and materials, watercolorists find everything they need in WATERCOLOR ARTIST to help them create stunning art...from start to finish.

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Texas Watercolor Society

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Taking Home the Prize • Lian Mei Tsai wins the Watercolor Artist Magazine Award at the 2018 National Watercolor Society 98th International Open Exhibition.

Mix It Up • Try these five ways to combine two colors for completely different results.

Color-Mixing Studies

Bringing It Together • Incorporate a variety of color-mixing techniques to add interest to your painting.

Creating the Extraordinary From the Ordinary • THROUGH MASTERY OF MEDIUM, COMPOSITION AND MESSAGE, SOUTH CAROLINA ARTIST MARY WHYTE EMPLOYS TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES TO ATTAIN EXQUISITE, UNCONVENTIONAL GENRE PAINTINGS.

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TRUE COLORS • CONSTANT CURIOSITY LEADS ARTIST ALI CAVANAUGH TOWARD NEW WAYS TO EXPRESS HER ONGOING FASCINATION WITH THE HUMAN FACE AND FORM.

Find a Model’s Inner Child

Artist’s Toolkit

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Watercolorists of Southeastern Asia • This quartet of Asian watercolor artists—from Taiwan, Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand—takes landscape and plein air painting to magnificent new heights, depicting the spectacular vistas of their homelands, as well as scenes from their international travels. These celebrated artists prove that when it comes to watercolor appreciation, some passions are universal.

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Making the GOAL • FASCINATED BY HUMAN FORM AND BEHAVIOR, IBE ANANABA FOUND THAT SOCCER PLAYERS IN THE WORLD CUP MAKE FOR THE PERFECT SUBJECTS.

Meet the Artist

10th ANNUAL Watermedia Showcase • Beautiful. Meaningful. Well-crafted. These are just a few of the words used by awards juror John Salminen to describe the paintings that make up this year’s winner’s circle. We’re thrilled to present all of the inspiring artwork—four top award winners and five honorable mentions—in this special celebratory feature.

Juror of Awards

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Burning Question

All Toned Up • Try watercolor on a toned surface for a fresh take on creativity.

Dialing Up the Tone

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Stop. Park. Sketch.