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Kyoto, Japan Marlies Merk Najaka has been a professional artist for 30 years. Her striking watercolor paintings are included in many corporate, museum and private collections and she is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS) and the National Watercolor Society (NWS). "My work is always as much about what I eliminate in my painting as it is about what I include." Marlies unique method of applying watercolors enables her to achieve richly toned and extremely complex glazes of color that utilize the light provided by the papers surface to bring a spirited sun-drenched glow to her paintings....

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On the Net: Artist Showcase France "Ranch at the end of the road - Pt. Reyes"© Scott Anthony, NWSwww.santhony.com California, USA "Vivere" © Pasqualino Fracassowww.pasomad.com Italy "Jardin au bord du Loing"© Caroline Despres-Garnierwww.artabus.com/despres/ France "Untitled" © Jim Robertsonwww.jimrobertsonart.com California, USA "Icelands" © Jill Rosoffwww.rosoffartworks.com California, USA

Materials Used: Brushes 1 1/2" (381mm) Flat Winsor & Newton Series 965 1" Grumbacher Aquarelle Flat Red Sable #12 Winsor & Newton Series 7 Red Sable #10 Winsor & Newton Series 820 Red Sable #6 Grumbacher Watercolor Classic Red Sable Paints Sap Green Hooker's Green Dark Phthalocyanine Blue Cobalt Blue Dioxazine Purple Alizarin Crimson Permanent Rose Raw Sienna Burnt Umber Paper Arches 140lb cold press watercolor block (size 12" x 16") Miscellaneous #2 Pencil Kneaded Eraser Palette - Your choice. Mine is an old Robert E. Wood model. Water container (x2) filled with clean water Hair dryer (optional) Step 1: Preliminary...

Richard C. Moore is a charter member of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA). His marine paintings hang in numerous museums and corporate walls. Mr. Moore's ship and marine paintings can be viewed at www.ship-paintings.com Of particular interest is the Sketching and Painting Outdoors section, free online lessons, and watercolor sketches of his world travels.

Watercolour Newcastle, England Unfathomable forethought and essence sifting. MJ Forster, the popular British watercolourist has evolved a style hinted at in watercolours of the past but never brought to fruition until now. Plain and Complex, with cohesive flowing rhythms executed with an intuitive knowledge of form, light, and color. I couldn't stop looking. Überpainting "Where I share common ground with the Impressionist movement is the need for the work to have solid drawing skills. I also admire their spontaneity and courage to break with the conventions of the day. However, I too am seeking to represent an essence of a...

Hungarian/American Ted Kautzky began his studies as an architect student at the Royal University of Hungary in his hometown of Budapest. An avid draftsman, he developed a knack for perspective and an understanding of forms in space. He could draw well. At age 27 he moved to the United States and began to work as an architect for the New York City Parks Department. Ted's skill as an artist became known and he began teaching art. He became a much sought after teacher in the Pratt Institute, New York University, University of Toronto, and the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Kautzky...

Stress can have a significant impact on your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It can cause headaches, rashes, brain fog, and even chest pain... But don't worry, there are easy ways to restore balance. Watercolor painting is one of them. Keep reading to learn how watercolor painting can help you manage stress levels and restore your inner peace. (Keep reading until the end for the SECRET)