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American Millard Sheets grew up in California in the Pomona Valley east of Los Angeles and by the age of 19 he was an elected member of the California Watercolor Society. At age 20, he was still a student at the Chouinard Art Institute when the school asked him to teach their watercolor class while he was completing his other studies. By the 1930s Mr. Sheets was exhibiting and selling work at major cities across the US. and Europe. His sales enabled him to travel and paint on location in the US and abroad. When the Great Depression hit he...

Watercolor Ottawa, Canada Since childhood Dhanashri has always had a keen interest in art. Born and raised in India, she completed her Applied Arts degree at Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalay, Pune in 2001 and became a freelance designer. After exploring the beauty of the seasons in England and Scotland, Dhanashri now resides in the beautiful capital city of Canada. Her paintings are exhibited in many art galleries and in private collections. Dhanashri offers watercolour workshops/lessons and works with regional art societies as well. "My paintings are all about nature. As a visual artist, I am constantly inspired by the various forms,...

Learn how to paint a cat with expert watercolor artist Vanda Lavar. In this tutorial, Vanda will guide you step-by-step through the process of painting a beautiful cat, from creating a detailed sketch to applying the watercolor paint to create a realistic and lifelike image. With her expert guidance and the final image and sketch provided, you'll be able to create a stunning painting that showcases your artistic skills. J

American Phil Dike was born in Redlands, California in the year of the great San Francisco earthquake. When he was 17 he attended the Chouinard Art Institute on scholarship and by 1929 after further studies in New York he was back at Chouinard as a teacher. He became one of the first exponents of a new bold approach to painting watercolors that came to be known as the "California Style." In the 1930s he was a popular teacher and exhibited his work in museums across the country, receiving high acclaim and winning awards. By the mid-1930s he was working for...

Have you ever heard of Payne's Grey? It's a beautiful bluish-grey color that's commonly used in paintings and has become a staple in the art world. But did you know that the color is named after a painter named William Payne? Learn about Payne's life, his contributions to the art world, and his innovative watercolor painting techniques that have made him a pioneer of modern watercolor art.

American Tom Hill was born in 1925 in Texas. Tom is a noted representational watercolorist of southwest landscapes and Mexican and cowboy figures. "A lot of people feel that watercolor is a 'lightweight' medium," he observes, "one that's okay for sketches and studies, but not for major works and one that is not permanent." Tom is a noted author of technique and watercolor lesson books such as: Painting Watercolors on Location, Color for the Watercolor Painter, The Watercolorist's Complete Guide to Color, and The Watercolor Painter's Problem Book. — Watercolor Masters: Tom Hill © 2010 Greg Conley — Additional Links:...

French Honoré Daumier was a French caricaturist, painter, and sculptor. In his lifetime he was known chiefly as a brilliant political and social satirist and draftsman, but since his death recognition of his qualities as a painter has grown. Daumier's paintings consist of the documentation of contemporary life and manners in 19th century France, with blatantly satirical overtones. Another recurring theme in his works featured Don Quixote as a larger-than-life hero. — Watercolor Masters: Honoré Daumier © 2010 Greg Conley — Additional Links: daumier.org www.cosmopolis.ch getty museum  

Race alongside artist William "Bill" Dunn in this easy watercolor tutorial featuring the famous racehorse, Secretariat. Alternatively: Learn how to paint a horse in motion like a pro!