Watercolor Artist

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

Svitlana Prouty

Hilbert Museum Acquires Painting by One of Disney's First Latinx Artists • A 1930S-ERA PAINTING OF ANGELS FLIGHT RAILWAY BY CARLOS MANRIQUEZ, WHO WORKED ON EARLY DISNEY PRODUCTIONS, SHOWCASES A VERSATILE TALENT.

New + Notable

All in the Family • I've always had two goals in life: to become an artist and to start a family. I had no idea how much those two worlds would merge.

Forces of Nature • WINSLOW HOMER's Caribbean trips inspired themes of survival.

What's one of the best kept secrets in your studio or painting practice?

The Best of 2022 (in Watercolor) • EVERY WINTER, WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON SOME OF THE YEAR'S BEST PAINTINGS. OF COURSE, “BEST” IS SUBJECTIVE, BUT ONE WAY A PAINTING EARNS THAT DISTINCTION IS TO STAND OUT IN COMPETITION. THAT'S WHY WE TURN TO ART SOCIETIES TO BRING OUR ATTENTION TO SOME OF THE MOST CELEBRATED WATERCOLORS OF 2022.

Juror Insights

Mood, Atmosphere, and Restraint • Welsh coastal landscapes by Naomi Tydeman go beyond depicting rugged landforms and wide waters to evoking the feeling of a scene.

Artist as Gallerist

Meet the Artist

THE VIEW FROM ABOVE • AMIT KAPOOR LOOKS AT THE WORLD'S MOST CELEBRATED CITYSCAPES AND FINDS NEW COMPOSITIONS.

A Fast Act

FOR THE Birds • At first look, the appeal of SARAH BENT's paintings lies in their charming simplicity, but it's quickly apparent how this is supported by the artists brilliant execution and color intuition.

Meet the Artist

SCANNING FOR POSTERITY • IF PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR WATERCOLORS YIELDS LACKLUSTER RESULTS, TRY SCANNING INSTEAD.

Don't Have a Scanner?

‘Tis the Season • Make someone's holiday countdown extra special with this creative idea from Carolyn Lord.

Unmasking Mask • Learn the secrets of creating striking effects in your watercolors with masking fluid.

Masking With a Sponge Stamp

Softening Edges

Pelican Dreams Revealed

Keeping a Record