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Watercolor Artist

Winter 2024
Magazine

Packed with page after gorgeous page of illustrations demonstrating tried-and-true techniques, inspirational ideas and the most up-to-date information about must-have painting tools and materials, watercolorists find everything they need in WATERCOLOR ARTIST to help them create stunning art...from start to finish.

Editor's Note

Watercolor Artist

Stephen Zhang New + Notable Into The Light

In a Picture Gallery • HONORÉ DAUMIER depicts art lovers and invites us to join them.

What's important to know when painting a snowy landscape in watercolor?

Everyday Grace • SPONTANEITY OF COLOR AND POSE CONTRAST WITH PAM WENGER‘S MASTERY OF DRAWING TO CREATE PORTRAITS FULL OF LIFE.

Painting Dark to Light • Follow along as Pam Wenger highlights the key steps involved in bringing a portrait to life.

Emotional POWER • USING MASKING FLUID, OVERLAYS AND WASHES, JOANNA BARNUM DELVES INTO THE REALMS OF MULTIFACETED FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND COLORFUL VISUAL DRAMA.

The Three Faces of a Poet

THE STORY IN SNOW • IN CHRISTINE MISENCIK-BUNN‘S PAINTINGS, THE ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDING THE SUBJECTS SPEAKS ABOUT THEIR CURRENT SITUATION, BUT TELLS EVEN MORE ABOUT WHO THEY REALLY ARE.

Course-Correcting a Close-Up • Not every painting goes as planned, but Chris Misencik-Bunn confidently proves there's always the opportunity to fix it along the way.

Me, Myself and I • THE SELF-PORTRAIT IS A VENERABLE PRACTICE IN THE HISTORY OF ART. AND YET, IT'S A GENRE THAT MANY ARTISTS—EVEN PORTRAIT ARTISTS—OFTEN OVERLOOK. YOU MAY WANT TO DUST OFF YOUR LOOKING GLASS, BECAUSE THESE SIX ARTISTS MAKE A STRONG CASE FOR THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF THE SUBJECT.

The Art of Implied Detail • ANTONIO DARDEN CHALLENGES HIMSELF TO TELL STORIES USING DASHES, DOTS AND SPATTERS, A LIMITED PALETTE, AND AN EVER-INQUISITIVE MIND.

Figuratively Speaking • Putting people in a scene can be tricky. These pointers will help you make your figures simple, but credible.

Pose & Proportion

Deeper Meaning • Find inspiration and add interest to your paintings with symbols.

Symbol Search

Barging Through Burgundy • Six days along the Canal du Nivernais, in France, combines leisurely travel with slowly changing, picturesque scenery—perfect for the plein air painter.

SKETCHING METHOD 1: PURELY WATERCOLOR

SKETCHING METHOD 2: GRAPHITE AND WATERCOLOR

SKETCHING METHOD 3: PURELY GRAPHITE

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Snow & Sunlight


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Frequency: Quarterly Pages: 76 Publisher: Peak Media Properties, LLC Edition: Winter 2024

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: November 7, 2023

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OverDrive Magazine

Languages

English

Packed with page after gorgeous page of illustrations demonstrating tried-and-true techniques, inspirational ideas and the most up-to-date information about must-have painting tools and materials, watercolorists find everything they need in WATERCOLOR ARTIST to help them create stunning art...from start to finish.

Editor's Note

Watercolor Artist

Stephen Zhang New + Notable Into The Light

In a Picture Gallery • HONORÉ DAUMIER depicts art lovers and invites us to join them.

What's important to know when painting a snowy landscape in watercolor?

Everyday Grace • SPONTANEITY OF COLOR AND POSE CONTRAST WITH PAM WENGER‘S MASTERY OF DRAWING TO CREATE PORTRAITS FULL OF LIFE.

Painting Dark to Light • Follow along as Pam Wenger highlights the key steps involved in bringing a portrait to life.

Emotional POWER • USING MASKING FLUID, OVERLAYS AND WASHES, JOANNA BARNUM DELVES INTO THE REALMS OF MULTIFACETED FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND COLORFUL VISUAL DRAMA.

The Three Faces of a Poet

THE STORY IN SNOW • IN CHRISTINE MISENCIK-BUNN‘S PAINTINGS, THE ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDING THE SUBJECTS SPEAKS ABOUT THEIR CURRENT SITUATION, BUT TELLS EVEN MORE ABOUT WHO THEY REALLY ARE.

Course-Correcting a Close-Up • Not every painting goes as planned, but Chris Misencik-Bunn confidently proves there's always the opportunity to fix it along the way.

Me, Myself and I • THE SELF-PORTRAIT IS A VENERABLE PRACTICE IN THE HISTORY OF ART. AND YET, IT'S A GENRE THAT MANY ARTISTS—EVEN PORTRAIT ARTISTS—OFTEN OVERLOOK. YOU MAY WANT TO DUST OFF YOUR LOOKING GLASS, BECAUSE THESE SIX ARTISTS MAKE A STRONG CASE FOR THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF THE SUBJECT.

The Art of Implied Detail • ANTONIO DARDEN CHALLENGES HIMSELF TO TELL STORIES USING DASHES, DOTS AND SPATTERS, A LIMITED PALETTE, AND AN EVER-INQUISITIVE MIND.

Figuratively Speaking • Putting people in a scene can be tricky. These pointers will help you make your figures simple, but credible.

Pose & Proportion

Deeper Meaning • Find inspiration and add interest to your paintings with symbols.

Symbol Search

Barging Through Burgundy • Six days along the Canal du Nivernais, in France, combines leisurely travel with slowly changing, picturesque scenery—perfect for the plein air painter.

SKETCHING METHOD 1: PURELY WATERCOLOR

SKETCHING METHOD 2: GRAPHITE AND WATERCOLOR

SKETCHING METHOD 3: PURELY GRAPHITE

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Snow & Sunlight


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