Of all the stories published on American Watercolor, five stood out as your favorites from the past year. If they were among your most-loved articles, I hope you enjoy this second dose of inspiration. If they’re new to you, welcome to the party!
1. Lisa Wang’s Surprising First Step
… plus her secret for rearranging reality for better compositions.
2. From Rodeo Arena to Madison Square Garden
Caitlin Leline Hatch takes us behind the scenes of her work for the Wrangler x Coors Collaboration.
3. Unlock the Magic of Neutrals
The secret to enhancing the mood, light, and color quality of your work doesn’t require a complex recipe or technique. Dan Marshall shares his simple approach.
4. How to Paint Depth with Just a Few Diagonals
Jerry Smith shows you a simple trick for leading the viewer’s eye and bringing life to your landscapes.
5. Mary Whyte on “The Best Learning Experience Any Artist Could Have”
This well-known figurative studio painter shares her experience plein air painting in Lake Tahoe.
(watercolor, 13 x 9 in.) by Mary Whyte
Thank you joining us for a great year of watercolor stories! We look forward to seeing what 2026 has to offer.
