Of all the stories published on American Watercolor, four 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!
How to Make Your Shadows Work Harder
Mike Kowalski shows you how to make the most of the shadow shapes in your next watercolor painting.
5 Influential Women Watercolorists
We kicked off Women’s History Month this year with a celebration of five of the greatest female watercolor artists of all time.
Composing the Perfect Still Life
Master of the genre, Laurin McCracken shares his best tips and techniques.
The Value of Value Sketches
Working quickly on location, Andy Evansen starts with a simplified value sketch to isolate the lightest shapes, indicate large areas of medium value, and mark dark accents.
Thank you joining us for a great year of watercolor stories! We look forward to seeing what 2025 has to offer.
