Watercolorist Barbara Tapp's plein air paintings of Point Reyes National Seashore became an unexpected document of history when 11 multi-generational ranching families gave up their land.
A Conversation with Laurin McCracken
Laurin McCracken has been selected to receive the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Watercolor USA Honor Society, presented at the Watercolor USA annual meeting on May 29, 2026 — one of the most prestigious honors in American watercolor art.
What the best watercolorists understand that the rest of us are still learning.
Humility, mostly. And some of the best watercolors ever made.
Hema Gupta shares her best tips and tricks for adding life to your watercolor landscapes.
Which water medium is right for you? Stephen Quiller breaks down what you need to know to make the best choice for you and your way of working.
Thomas W. Schaller shares two truths that can help save you from unnecessary moments of frustration, doubt, and discouragement.
We go outdoors to capture the beauty of nature. But are we leaving more behind than just footprints?
See the painting that beat the field at Borrego Springs.