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Wow! What a week we had at this year's Watercolor Live! Many of us are still feeling the energy from the all-day painting demonstrations and presentations, the paint-alongs and the camaraderie.
Welcome back to your Watercolor Live highlights! On Day 2 this year, we saw more full-length watercolor painting demonstrations with ...
Artists from every state in America and 20 countries are coming together this week during the 5th Annual Watercolor Live, taking place now through Friday, January 24, 2025.
When painting with watercolor, what art supplies do you need if you're a beginner? How do you even begin to create a composition? What does "wet-in-wet" mean? Are there "sexy" watercolor techniques? (Of course - scroll down to see...
Five watercolor artists share their unique takes on trees, shrubs, and foliage of all sorts.
Tim Oliver reveals the value in taking a second (or third) look at your painting before moving on.
Explore the vibrant world of Kelly Eddington, a watercolor artist blending hyper-realistic detail and vivid colors, inspired by her love for U2 and the spirit of rock music.

When Anything Goes

Mat Barber Kennedy has never considered himself a purist. See how his philosophy could help expand your approach to watercolor painting.
Kathleen Lanzoni shares her watercolor painting process for the portrait “Morning Conversation."
Of all the stories published on American Watercolor, four stood out as your favorites from the past year.