Rising Trends: The Beauty of Batik

Plus, How to Create Your Own Batik Painting

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The Garden Gate by Donna J. Dubsky, watercolor batik on rice paper

Discover the beauty and possibilities of batik art. Artist Donna J. Dubsky takes us through the watercolor batik process from beginning to end and shares her insights and tips for artists who want to experiment with making beautiful watercolor paintings on rice paper. Enjoy!

Jean Haines teaches you how to paint any flower you see!

In this instructional video you'll learn how to paint daffodils, delphinium, roses, and sunflowers and push yourself to experiment with color, texture, and abstract effects.

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