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If you're stuck on what to paint, why not try painting this watercolor wharf tutorial featuring a boatyard in Marshall, CA? Learn the secret to getting a good composition, and how to balance warm and cool colors to make a painting work!
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Taste a bit of the summer fun in this watercolor beach scene of Del Mar, California! Follow along in this colorful step-by-step tutorial by instructor William "Bill" Dunn.
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Raise some colorful flags in this watercolor building tutorial of the Fairmont Hotel! Artist William "Bill" Dunn shows how to use color to direct a person's focus, and how to simplify a building in a way that still makes it look complex.
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In this tutorial, you'll be studying Wayne Thiebaud's mouth-watering "Meringues" oil painting in watercolor. William "Bill" Dunn shows how to layer colors and create good value contrasts for these colorful pies.
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Learn how to paint a bald eagle portrait in this feathery watercolor tutorial! Award-winning watercolorist William "Bill" Dunn shows a quick and easy way to paint this majestic bird (and any bird-like portraits).
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Paint the Historical Building of San Juan Capistrano 2 different ways in this historical watercolor painting session! Get an in-depth look into composition and value - aspects that make an interesting painting.
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Get a quick crash course on the basics of still-life design and composition, taught by award-winning artist Steve Curl.
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Capture Tokyo's vibrant night-time cityscape in this watercolor scene, and learn how to utilize watercolor's unique transparency to make your painting glow through the darkness.
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