Your Guide to Dazzling Color
Make your watercolors sparkle by using a simple palette and subtle glazes.
By Alice Webb

Soft Around the Edges
Give your still lifes a more painterly look by softening hard edges.
By Mary Kay Krell

Figuring People Into Paintings
Bring life to your landscapes by planning how to place figures in them.
By Martha Mans

Designing Better Still Lifes
Concentrate on shapes and how they're arranged to create compositions that invite the viewer into your scene.
By William C. Wright

The Secret to Fabulous Flowers
Capture the brilliance of light-filled florals with these simple glazing techniques.
By Jean Cole

Painting Wet and Dry
Loose washes give way to detailed drybrush, creating arresting images of real life.
By Ben Watson III

Dare to Go Dark
Play darks off the brilliant white of your paper for more dramatic results.
By Claire Schroeven Verbiest

Watercolor Wisdom
Make your watercolors more dynamic by knowing when to make and break the rules.
By Frank Stack with Patrick Seslar

Get Glowing Whites in Watercolor
Three tips for filling your paintings with light, depth and character.
By Florence May Cichocki