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American In his five award winning PBS television series and numerous videos, Tom Lynch has been happy to share his expertise and knowledge with his students. He has written five books on watercolor, and his latest "Tom Lynch's Watercolor Secrets" has reached international acclaim. Perhaps it is in technique that Tom shows his greatest genius. Using several varieties of spray bottles, sometimes an electric eraser and always a lot of bravura, Tom lifts off and melts away the paint, producing the type of ethereal, light quality that is associated with the Old Masters. In Tom's books, TV series, tapes and...

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,...

Watercolor Workshops Salem, IL, USA Chris Roberts lives, works, and plays out of the southern Illinois town of Salem. His journey to watercolor painting was inspired by the popular PBS watercolor shows and workshops of Bob Fagan in the mid-90s. By the year 2000 Chris had his first website up and running, and is now gaining national recognition for his own work. Preferring to work in plein air, Chris completes his field paintings in 2-3 hour sessions. Before beginning a painting he'll take time to explore, look, and document the subject, getting a feel for the place he is about...

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:...

Capture the likeness of the human face in this beginner's guide to a watercolor portrait! William "Bill" Dunn breaks this popular topic down to the basics through painting a picture of his son.

American "Born and raised in New York City in a cultured French family, John LaFarge became a leading figure in the arts in New York in the late 19th century, known for his exquisite murals, stained glass designs, and innovations of technique. He also was a noted writer and lecturer on art. He graduated from Mount St. Mary's College in Maryland and then went to Europe where he was much impressed by the stain glass in the medieval architecture. In Paris, he studied with Thomas Couture, and in London, he was much influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites led by John Ruskin,...

Looking to paint some Valentine's Day cards for your friends and loved ones? We've got you covered! For this beginner-friendly watercolor DIY, all you need is watercolor paint and office supplies.

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