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6 Sketching Exercises to Transform Your Drawing

It's no secret that if you want to improve your art, you've gotta practice. But that doesn't have to mean repeating the same thing over and over again. In fact,... View Content

Art on the Road: How to Pack a Travel Watercolor Kit

Creating a travel watercolor kit is easy and can be done using common household materials. This step-by-step guide will show you how to to pack everything you need to create... View Content

6 Supplies You'll Need to Start Painting Watercolors

Just getting started with watercolors? Here's a list of all the supplies you'll need to start painting. View Content

Effortless Watercolor Washes

As many of us have found out the hard way, getting a perfectly even watercolor wash can be challenging. Watercolors seemingly have a mind of their own, more so than... View Content

Easy, Smart and Very Sneaky Fixes for Pen-and-Ink Drawing Mistakes

While fixing errors in pen and ink drawings can be difficult, it is not impossible. In fact, up to 95 percent of all mistakes can be fixed with one of... View Content

Pen and Ink Drawing Supplies: Your Starter Set!

Walking into an art-supply store and buying ALL the things is pretty exciting. But if you're drawing in pen and ink, all you need are a couple of basic supplies.... View Content

Splatter Matters: How to Paint Jackson Pollock-Style

Do your paintings need a little energy? This wonderfully easy and fun technique will completely enliven your artwork! Learn three strategies and six helpful tips for splattering paint using acrylic... View Content

What I Wish I Knew Before I Ever Picked Up a Paintbrush

There's something so satisfying when I get to see one of my students have a “lightbulb moment” about their watercolor practice. These little epiphanies have been scattered along my own... View Content

Common Plein Air Watercolor Mistakes and How to Avoid 'Em

Outdoor watercolor painting is something I recommend to all of my students. When you're out in nature feeling the air and watching the light change right in front of your... View Content

Masking Fluid: Your Watercolor Secret Weapon!

Watercolor painting isn't just about where you put your paint, but also where you don’t. Leaving some white space on your paper gives your paintings contrast, creates highlights and puts... View Content

DIY a Sweet Watercolor Mother's Day Card

Mama and baby birds are a first sign of spring — and the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day. This card is fun to customize to your family, and it'll... View Content

10 Craft Party Ideas Even Non-Crafters Will Love

Craft parties are a great excuse to host a fun get-together. We hope this list of craft party ideas inspires you to dig out that never-ending stash of supplies and... View Content

How to Choose (and Use) the Best Brush Pen

Instructor Kateri Ewing always has two brush pens in tow while traveling, and today, she's sharing her must-have qualities in this special tool. View Content

Mixed Media Flower Drawings Are Pure Springtime On a Page

If you enjoy capturing details in your paintings and illustrations, then read on! This mixed media technique using graphite pencils, watercolors and color pencils is perfect for painting detailed subjects. View Content

2 Stellar Ways to Paint a Watercolor Night Sky

Cloudy or starry — take your pick! Elise Engh shows us how to paint ethereal night skies in watercolor here. View Content

These Floral Art Projects Are Guaranteed to Brighten Your Mood

Whether you're a watercolorist, acrylic maven or colored pencil crazy, there's a flower-fabulous project for you to tackle. Don't sweat it if you've got a black thumb — these blooms... View Content

The Simple Guide to Drawing Realistic Cat Eyes

Do you think cat eyes are harder to draw than human eyes? Drawing them basically breaks down to the same steps. Learn how to draw cat eyes right meow —... View Content

Paint a Gorgeous Watercolor Bouquet

Learn the ins and outs of painting a bouquet or garden of flowers with watercolorist Maria Stezhko's easy-to-follow tutorial. View Content

Drawn On the Farm: How to Draw Horses and Goats

Drawing farm animals never looked so simple! Our step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to achieve accurate proportions and realistic renderings of the fur and features of a horse and... View Content

6 Abstract Watercolor Techniques to Shake Up Your Creative Routines

Once you've learned the rules of watercolor painting, break them! Straying from tried-and-true techniques lets you improve your painting skills exploring shapes, playing with colors and challenging your creativity. View Content

How to Paint Clouds So Your Skies Look Super Realistic

From dramatic, fluffy clouds to wisps of white, clouds can make your skyscapes more dramatic and realistic. Learn 3 ways to paint cumulus clouds and 2 ways to paint cirrus... View Content

You Can Make Your Own Coloring Book With This Easy Tutorial

Coloring books are fun for all ages. Learn how to make your own coloring book for a fun artistic skill-building project. View Content

How to Draw and Paint a Treat-Filled Easter Basket

What can be sweeter than filling a basket with brightly colored eggs, pink chicks, jewel-like jelly beans and a chocolate rabbit? Create your own Easter artwork! View Content

Learn Something New With Craftsy and The Great Courses

Craftsy is teaming up with online educator The Great Courses to bring you more amazing classes than ever before! Stop in and check out new online videos for cooking, photography,... View Content