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.

Editor’s Note

David Lobenberg

Sprinkle It On • Add colorful flair to your art with crystal powdered paint.

Using Brusho

Venetian Canal • Experience the painterly romance of Venice from JOHN SINGER SARGENT’s gondola-level perspective.

EARTH, SEA & SKY • WHEN IT COMES TO PAINTING THESE USUAL SUSPECTS IN THE LANDSCAPE, THE KEY TO CAPTURING COLOR BEGINS WITH THE LIGHT.

The Transcendent Paintings of Tom Perkinson • THIS NEW MEXICO ARTIST COMBINES WATERCOLOR AND PASTEL TO REIMAGINE THE LIGHT-FILLED SPLENDOR OF THE SOUTHWESTERN LANDSCAPE.

Watercolor Meets Pastel • Perkinson seamlessly marries media to create a landscape rich with color and mood.

Painting in the Dark • Artist RON STOCKE enjoys painting on location—even after the sun goes down.

Floral Arrangements • FROM DELICATE CHERRY BLOSSOMS TO HEARTY SUNFLOWERS, THAI ARTIST ADISORN PORNSIRIKARN PAINTS COLORFUL BLOOMS DESTINED TO GRAB YOUR ATTENTION.

Roses in Bloom • Adisorn Pornsirikarn harvests a riotous garden—from first blush to princess pink—with the stroke of a brush.

What’s the worst (or best) thing that ever happened to you while painting en plein air?

9th Annual Watermedia Showcase • We viewed hundreds and hundreds of incredible entries for our latest competition—paintings that demonstrated both exceptional skill and full-throttle creativity. Take a look at the nine pieces we ultimately selected for recognition. We think you’ll agree: When it comes to watercolor, the talent is both great and abundant.

Values, Simplified • Learn to streamline your value studies for stronger compositions.

Everyday Beauty