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Tabby Cat on the Sofa WIP

By InkandBrush

Finally found some time to work on this painting! Have started on the toy she is laying next to, adding more and more layers of color wash. Adding more and more detail to her face and body. The close up below, is pretty close to the color she will be when finished. And I think... »

Pick of the Day – Gerald Carpenter

By V P Holmes

ShareJerry Carpenter, born in West Virginia, educated at Berea College in Kentucky and Catholic University of America, moved from Washington, DC, to California in 2000. Working as an Information Technology professional is a stressful job; thus, in an effort to find peace he began painting watercolors over 5 years ago under the tutelage of Ms.... »

Michael Prettyman

By admin

When did you first become interested in art? I have always been interested in making art, it’s what my hands do. However, it was not until I turned 21 or so that I became interested in pursuing art full time. I went back to school, got a job painting murals and was off to... »

Shadows, Glass, and Leaves

By Administration

Driving down Commercial last summer, I was struck by the shadows of leaves on a stucco building.  I reached for my camera and discovered I’d left it at home.  I drove home hurriedly to get it.  My daughters in the back seat were remarkable patient with me as I drove round the block twice... »

Breaking New Ground with Watercolor (Scottsdale, AZ)

By Administration

We'll explore two exciting, non-traditional watercolor techniques: 1. Watercolor on colored paper (2 weeks): Working with your own watercolor pigments, sometimes blending them with opaque white for... »

What Paper and Mediums do I use for some of my paintings?

By InkandBrush

I had someone ask me what supplies do I use and recommend for painting my Pen and Inks? For the Ink………..I use both ink & brush- India waterproof ink and Pens. The pens I prefer are the “Sakura’s Pigma Micron Pen“ with permanent, waterproof, pigmented ink, in sizes 005 and 01 and for finer work,... »

Introduction to Watercolor on Yupo (Pasadena, CA)

By Administration

This hands-on workshop which will explore the use of watercolor on Yupo® plastic paper. Students will follow the instructor on a floral in the morning, and landscape techniques on skies, mountains, trees,... »

It’s Greener on the Other Side of the Porch

By Administration

Built in 1894, The Deepwood Estate is a lovely example of Queen Anne architecture.  But to my mind, the gardens are even better.  There are four acres of these and they get better every year.  The indoor and outdoor Deepwood Estate meet on the front porch.  Steps from the porch lead to both the... »

Corsair Work in Progress

By InkandBrush

This is the photograph I took, that I am using for this piece. Is of my Favorite fighter the FG-1D Corsair, Navy didn’t like them much as these planes were pretty much blind when landing and taking off. Other wise they were a good fighter. It will be done in Watercolor pencil with a... »

Pick of the Day – James Shepherd

By V P Holmes

ShareQuestion, I say the words digital painting what comes to mind? Animation or some other technical drawing, think again. At first glance one would assume the work featured is an oil painting on canvas, until the description is read.  Fortunately James has described in his artist statement his digital painting technique. Now my question to my  purist... »

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