Features
Seeing the Light
Light, ultimately, is the subject of every painting. Here are six distinct and practical ways to depict light in your work.
By Mel Stabin
Tales From the Best to Help You Be Your Best
Six successful artists reveal how they remain driven by their creativity, plus discover some tips on how to reach your creative potential and keep the fire burning.
By Cathy Johnson
The Early Bird
The unmatchable quality of early light makes morning the perfect time to paint. Here's why, along with a reliable approach to painting morning landscapes.
By Walter Garver
The Window to Your Creativity
Windows are a common sight, but they're a wonderful painting subject because they suggest so much more. See what you can do with them.
By Betsy Dillard Stroud
SPECIAL REPORT: The Legacy of Asilomar
Discover the story of how the modern-day watercolor workshop was pioneered by Jade Fon Woo, then learn how to make the most of any painting workshop with tips from the pros.
By Kathy Salminen
Columns
Watercolor Handbook
A simple strategy you can use to make creating a likeness in your portraits easier. Plus, 21 pointers for painting children.
By Taylor Bush and Jessica Zemsky
Brush Basics
Six essential tips for painting realistic water reflections.
By Mark Willenbrink
Water Rescue
Advice for stretching paper, evaluating your own paintings, choosing brushes and more.
By Catherine Anderson
Practical Creativity
Surefire ways to make time for art in your busy life.
By Cathy Johnson
Meet the Masters
Eliot O'Hara left a profound legacy by originating many of the watercolor painting and teaching techniques we take for granted.
By Walter Garver
Picture This
Gathering a few favorite items for a still life can unexpectedly result in a deeply complex painting. Here's how our cover artist made the most of it.
By Mary Kay Krell
Departments
Letters, Etc.
Watercolor Magic goes bimonthly.
Swipe File
Readers' tips for travel painting, creating greeting cards and more.
By Lori Goetzinger
Cross-Country Art
A guide to this season's watercolor shows and museum exhibitions.
By Lori Goetzinger
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