How Watercolor Pigments Are Like People at a Party

Plus, Why Opaque and Transparent Paints Act Differently

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Jean Haines explains the different "personalities" of watercolor pigments.

Transparent Colors Are Quiet But Friendly. Opaques Are Boisterous Loners.

Jean Haines offers a great quick lesson on how to understand and use transparent watercolors and opaque watercolors. It all starts with imagining you are at a party...video tip included! That's where Jean tells all in a easy-to-understand lesson!

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Watercolor Freedom with Jean Haines

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The Zen of Traveling with Art Supplies

Plus, 13 On-the-Road Painting Essentials from Thomas Schaller

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Thomas Schaller painting on location in China.

Thomas Schaller's Minimalist Travel Kit for Maximizing Successful Painting

Thomas Schaller discusses the zen of traveling with art supplies and how bringing less tends to be more for an artist plein air painting on the go.

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Thomas W. Schaller, Architect of Light: Watercolor Paintings by a Master

The first and only collection of work from this popular contemporary artist features 150 of his finest paintings—buildings, bridges, boats, people and other scenes from around the world.

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Let Your Subconscious Do the Drawing

No Story in Your Mind? No Problem.

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Why You Need Think No More

Many times we start with a big idea or story we want to tell in our art, but why not take the opposite approach and start with the drawing — without a developed concept in mind? This way, you leave some part of your piece to chance, and then look at what this drawing could mean for you it unfolds. Let artist and instructor Sandrine Pelissier show you how!

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Artists of the Month Sandrine Pelissier

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The Friendship That Changed Art

Plus, How This Painting Duo Became Friends

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He would deny it publicly, but Jackson Pollock (right) owed much of his rhythmic, energetic style to Thomas Hart Benton (left).

Thomas Hart Benton and Jackson Pollock: The BFFs That Changed the Art World

He would deny it publicly, but Jackson Pollock owed much of his rhythmic, energetic style to Thomas Hart Benton. And Benton supported his student though with reservations but not jealousy. Here's how this unlikely friendship steered the path of America's art in the 20th century.

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How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold

Patti Mollica walks you through surprisingly simple and efficient strategies for achieving a powerful composition, whatever your subject.

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8 Ways to Create a Focal Point in Your Painting

Plus! The Best Place to Put Your Focal Point

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Johannes Vloothuis on the Strengths and Weakness of Focal Points

What is a focal point in painting? Learn what one is and how to make a strong focal point every time with advice, a demo and examples from Johannes Vloothuis.

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