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An accidental discovery while trying to fix a failed watercolor became a eureka moment for Eric Michaels

Master painter Richard Schmid takes us stage by stage through his 'Selective Start' method of painting

How personal engagement with subjects drives an artist to paint

Acrylic painter Virginie Schroeder uses color as structural elements in her artwork

A thorough understanding of simplified shapes and values allows Catherine Bobkoski to capture the intricacy of her subjects

A fascination with reflections and the ever changing form and pattern of water.

using a sketchbook as a tool in the creative process for studio paintings

This artist is starting a new trend.

Instead of focusing on the negative aspects of city life, this artist creates cityscapes that show the heart and soul.

Observe, understand, sketch and, yes, use your camera.

A look at Richard Schimd's newest book on still life painting

Ask yourself these pertinent questions.

Round color wheel, square palette, sorry, this does not compute! Read all about in color mixing method that relates the color wheel to a circular palette.

There is so much that has an impact on the process of creating a watercolor that it is always full of surprises.

Four top Artist/Illustrators share their thoughts

There's more to success than gimmicks.

Three specific primaries can be the keys to color harmony.

Jerry Markham strikes a balance between individualism and realism

Some purists believe gouache should never be used in a watercolor, but this Australian master proves that it certainly has its uses

From tide pools to kelp forests, artist and biologist Mark Hobson paints the wonders below the surface

Ideas come from many sources, you just have to stay attuned and put some effort into working them out.

James Gurney presents numerous scenarios in which tracing paper can be an essential resource for artists

The Way of Watercolor: In this four-part series, Stephen Berry lends his thoughts and expertise in the realm of watercolor painting

This artist details the merits of connecting with his subjects and describes the advantages of live sittings and the heartache of parting with his renditions of reality.

Brienne M. Brown delves into the importance of creating value sketches before embarking on a new piece

A journey of exploration and self-discovery has led colored pencil artist Jesse Lane into the depths of imaginative realism

In this new 6 part series international artist Tony Foster will take you on a journey to exciting destinations around the world

Sue Kemp, Elsabe Valcke, Valerie Christie

Why much traveled artist, Robert A. Wade has earned himself the title of Unofficial World Ambassador of Watercolor.

Secret place number 5: USA: Port Clyde in Maine

Secret place number 21 Toledo, Spain.

Secret place number 9: Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire, UK.

Belgium: Leuven

Secret place number 8: Perouges, France

Portugal: The flower markets of Caldas da Rainha

Secret place number 7: Chioggia, Italy.

Secret place number 6: Taxco, Mexico.

International Artist magazine's very own artist retreat in Italy

Bennett Prize winner Amy Werntz create works of art that celebrate the beauty that only comes with age

Great masterpieces of art recreated live, before your very eyes.

How to work with the relationships that exist between line, tone, color and edge.

It doesn't matter if it's been done before.

This Singapore artist believes painting on the spot makes for a work with that elusive transient quality - atmosphere.

John Lovett reflects on the merits of depicting water in your paintings

Utilizing different oil mediums, Justin Wood layers a variety of textures to create still lifes that are both loose and defined