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 Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Watercolor Solutions in Your Home
Posted by sarah
Tips and Tools
2/11/2009 8:26:10 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00) 
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Monday, February 09, 2009
Where to Get Your Surrealism for Free
Posted by sarah
 In what may prove to be a trend and a sign of the times, The Cincinnati Art Museum has announced that it will no longer charge for admission to its special exhibitions: "We believe it's important to make the Art Museum accessible to everyone, especially when so many people are facing economic challenges," said Cincinnati Art Museum director Aaron Betsky. "We're committed to bringing great art free to our visitors, from world-class special exhibitions to outstanding works by artists from the Cincinnati region." This is good news, especially considering the next big show slated to appear at the museum: ). Surrealism and Beyond is an
in-depth survey of the Dada and Surrealism movements, selected from the Vera and Arturo Schwarz Collection
of Dada and Surrealist Art from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Surrealism and Beyond will
bring the major highlights of this renowned collection to the
Cincinnati Art Museum for its exclusive showing in the United States.
Over 200 works in a variety of media are featured, including works by
Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, René Magritte, Joan Miró,
Pablo Picasso, and Man Ray.Image note: Le Chateau de Pyrenees (The Castle of the Pyrenees) by René Magritte
Overheard
2/9/2009 3:25:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Watercolor Quote of the Day
Posted by jessica
I came across a lovely thought that I had to share: “When I look at a drawing of a person, I look at that person as living. I don't know how to explain it, but a photograph to me is always a reminder of how the person was on a certain day in that certain light fixed. When I look at a watercolor' of that same person, it seems to me alive, more open than a photograph.” —Francesco ClementeWhat an inspiring note for the portrait and figure painters among us. Think about the artists’ quotations that inspire your own work. What are some of your favorites? Feel free to share them by posting a comment.
Overheard
2/4/2009 10:40:07 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, February 03, 2009
New issue!
Posted by sarah
 In case you missed the news, our April 2009 issue shipped to subscribers today and is now available for purchase in our online store. Check it out: Approach natural subjects from an
oblique angle with watercolorists Scott Zupanc and Erin Farnsworth,
learn how to transition to acrylics with Mark Mehaffey, and go behind
the portraits of the beloved Chinese artist, Guan Weixing. Plus, ponder
the beauty of the everyday with Stan Goudey's cityscapes.
Use our handy survey of supports to bring clarity and texture to your
work, join our Creativity Workshop to learn the secrets behind simple
collage techniques, and find out how to bring Chinese brush techniques
to your watercolor paintings.
From the Magazine
2/3/2009 9:04:58 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
Watercolor Artist 2008 Issues Available on CD
Posted by Kelly
 If you're like me, you've got all your favorite issues of the magazine piled up on a corner of your desk or  studio work table, with every good intention to sort through and catalog them—some day. Save yourself the time and work space, and get all six 2008 issues of the magazine on one handy CD. It's searchable by keyword, and you can take it with you on your laptop or print articles to use in your studio. Some of highlights include: • A year's worth of Watercolor Essentials: Learn how to create the illusion of depth, rich texture, and brilliant color in light and shadow. Plus, tips for painting skies and the figure. • Tips for Selling Your Art: Five professional artists share the details you'll need to get started today. • A User's Guide to Watercolor Paint: An artist and industry insider unscrambles the cryptic symbols and codes on paint tube labels and explains what they mean to you. • Plus, more than 400 pages of tips and inspiration from some of the most exciting watercolorists working today, including Jean Pederson, Jeanette Pasin Sloan, Paul Jackson, Eric Wiegardt, Donna Zagotta, Joseph Zbukvic, Stan Miller, Steve Stento, Henry Fukuhara, and many more! Click here for more details.
From the Magazine | Tips and Tools
1/31/2009 2:49:58 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wyeth’s Christina’s World Heads to the Brandywine River Museum
Posted by Kelly
Andrew Wyeth’s family, along with the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, Pa., is hosting a celebration of the late artist’s life and work at the museum this Saturday, Jan. 31. In addition to free admission to the museum from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the fête features the artist’s most famous painting, “Christina’s World”—on view for the first time in the region—loaned from the Museum of Modern Art. A documentary, Self-Portrait: Snow Hill, which includes family footage, photos and personal letters (and is narrated by the artist’s wife, Betsy James Wyeth), will screen every hour. And as always, the museum’s Andrew Wyeth Gallery features 38 of the artist’s other watercolor, dry brush and tempera paintings, and the N.C. Wyeth Gallery holds approximately 40 paintings and illustrations by Andrew’s father, N.C. Wyeth. Enjoy the celebration!
Overheard
1/29/2009 2:57:56 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Shipping to subscribers in just one week...
Posted by sarah
April 2009 Features
Follow the Leader
By Sarah A. Strickley
An avid outdoorsman and consummate painter, Scott Zupanc combines two loves in his unique nature-inspired paintings.
Snapshot of Life
By Meredith E. Lewis
Stan Goudey’s quiet paintings of urban and industrial landscapes and interiors shine a light on the beauty of everyday scenes.
Sticks and Stones
By Louise B. Hafesh
Erin Farnsworth’s paintings of arranged stones, leaves and sticks explore the relationships between man and nature, and interior and exterior spaces.
The Same but Different
By Mark Mehaffey
A (still) passionate watercolorist, Mark Mehaffey has found the transition to acrylics easier—and more exciting—than he could have imagined.
Profiles in Courage
By Guan Weixing
This beloved Chinese watercolorist introduces you to the strong, industrious people who inhabit his portraits, and shares his methods for capturing their unique stories in paint.
Columns
Making a Splash
By Jessica Canterbury
Where to celebrate Earth Day this year; how art therapy is helping traumatized kids; a virtual tour of Columbus, Ohio’s artistic offerings and more.
Creativity Workshop
By Joyce Gabiou
Add texture and depth to your watercolor paintings with these simple collage techniques.
Studio Staples
By Jessica Canterbury
Find the right surface for the effects you want with this handy survey of supports.
Meet the Masters
By Tamera Lenz Muente
Charles Burchfield’s animated landscapes reflect his early fascination with the changing seasons and weather.
Watercolor Essentials
By Lian Quan Zhen
Learn how to incorporate traditional Chinese brush painting techniques into your watercolor paintings.
From the Magazine
1/27/2009 5:21:17 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Watercolor Societies: Get Connected
Posted by sarah
We've recently made a number of updates our Watercolor Societies page, which gives us cause to remind you of the important role these organizations play in supporting--and connecting--watercolor artists across the country and around the world. Here are a few highlights from just one of the societies we updated: The Kentucky Watercolor Society (KWS) (see below). We'll be back with more highlights later in the week. - Picturesque 2009 April - May, 2009
- KWS Summer Show, May, 2009, Kentucky Center for the Arts, Louisville
- KWS All Member Show, June-July, 2009, Mellwood Gallery, Mellwood Arts Center, open to all KWS members
- Aquaventure 2009-September, TBA
- Aqueous USA 2009, October, Actors Theater, Louisville, KY
- KWS New Member Show- KWS Gallery, Mellwood Arts Center
Note: Society officers and/or board members may notify Watercolor Artist by e-mail ( wcamag@fwpubs.com) of contact information updates. Send us your updates this week and you might just find your society's highlights on our blog.
Overheard | Tips and Tools
1/26/2009 1:35:14 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Obamicon Yourself
Posted by jessica
Overheard
1/21/2009 4:28:24 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, January 19, 2009
Creativity Workshop Winners
Posted by sarah
 We're pleased to announce that Carol E. Hatch of San Antonio, TX is the winner of our $100 gift certificate to Jerry's Artarama, with her painting, Rose Window, Mission San Jose (pictured left). Our runners up include Erma Pierce of Westerville, Ohio; Graham Lock of the UK; Nancy Blatz of Monroe, Maine; and Robert P. Hedden of Wellesley Island, NY.
Congratulations to these remarkable watermedia artists and all those who sent us their paintings. Enjoy a gallery of the winning works and the stories behind
the paintings by clicking here. Don't forget to enter your work to win the
next Creativity Workshop. The deadline for entry is February 20, 2009. Click here for the details.
From the Magazine
1/19/2009 10:22:24 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, January 16, 2009
In Memoriam: Andrew Wyeth
Posted by jessica
While we were sad to hear the news of American painter Andrew Wyeth’s death today, we thought there’s no better time to celebrate his prolific painting career and beautiful life than the present. Our staff was lucky enough to receive a guided tour of the exhibition, "Andrew Wyeth: Watercolors and Drawings," at the Cincinnati Art Museum in 2007 by none other than the artist’s granddaughter Victoria Wyeth. How fascinating it was to see in person exactly how the artist’s watercolors and drawings informed his finished temperas—evident especially in the 10 studies for Christina’s World—but perhaps more interesting was learning about the Wyeth legacy. Victoria explained what it meant to her once it sunk in that she was part of the tribe. “To make the connection that the people sitting across the table and living next door to you are the people in the paintings—once that clicks, it’s the most amazing thing,” said Victoria. “He always says, ‘Vic, I’m painting my life.’ And he is painting his life, but he’s painting my life, too.” Read more details from The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Overheard
1/16/2009 12:51:07 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Two New Watermedia Videos Released from ArtistsNetwork.tv
Posted by jessica
Tips and Tools | Videos
1/14/2009 11:35:50 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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