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American Eliot O'Hara, namesake of the O'Hara watercolor box, was an influential American artist and teacher who greatly popularized watercolor painting in America. In the early 1930s O'Hara started publishing a series of instructional books that gave art students and art teachers a solid curriculum of study in the field of watercolor painting. Mr. O'Hara's books include Making Watercolor Behave (1932), Making the Brush Behave (1935), Watercolor Fares Forth (1938), Art Teachers Primer (1939), Watercolor At Large (1946), Watercolor With O'Hara (1966), and Portraits in the Making (1948). In the late 40s and early 50s O'Hara was commissioned to produce...

While I was looking up the details to do the feature on Kelly Eddington I came across this article. I found the images fascinating and I am not surprised that each of these artists is an award-winning figure painter. They were all recognized in this Splash 22 Watercolor Painting Competition. Too bad the article does not say how they placed, only that these pieces were recognized in the Portraits and Figures category.

Prepare to have your mind blown because in this tutorial, we're creating a fun, textured watercolor background just by using a spray bottle and the power of gravity.

Photo: Fuji Finepix Digital Camera   “Tower St. Martin, Soreze” (2009) - 21cm x 27cm Watercolor on Arches Rough 140lb Watercolor Paper Allan Kirk's impressionistic watercolor exercise shows how to capture the mood of a bright, and and sunny day in medieval Soreze in the Tarn in southern France. For Allan Kirk, watercolor impressionism is the constant pursuit of light. Originating from the north east of England, Allan now lives and works as an artist in the south of France. Allan, together with his wife Lesley, runs week-long watercolor holidays at their secluded renovated farmhouse in the Tarn region. Find out...

Artist/Teacher Santa Cruz, California An all around artist and popular teacher, M.E. "Mike" Bailey's skillful mastery of form and color is evident in his award-winning work. Mike is the incoming president of the National Watercolor Society. "My art is about happiness!" That is to say, it is about his own happiness, says Bailey. "I started painting at age 46, which is sort of late for someone who was hungry to paint all of his life, wouldn’t you say? " He explained that even though his college degree is not in art, he is primarily self taught. Driven and deeply passionate...

Thinking about adding a bit of fun to your watercolor paintings? Experiment with these unique-looking watercolor textures to add that extra bit of sparkle to your next masterpiece! You'd be surprised at what you can create with common household products.

It's that time of the year to create gifts that spread cheer! Looking for a quick, cute gift to make for the ones you love? Try these miniature Christmas cards on for size!

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Sterling Edwards is a North Carolina (USA) watercolor artist who has received international recognition for his luminous watercolor paintings. Combining rich values, bold composition, and transparent paint, Sterling has established himself as an excellent watercolor artist, workshop instructor, and juror. His unique philosophy about art and artists, combined with years of experience, has earned Sterling Edwards the respect of his peers, students, and collectors of his work. In 1985, he began studying watercolors and was captivated by the versatility and luminosity of the medium. Sterling spent several years learning from watercolor master Zoltan Szabo, as well as...