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Laurin McCracken shares the secrets to having fun and making a profit on commissioned work: https://t.co/bBIdZJZui7

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A study in light, color & movement, the ever-changing nature of the seaside provides endless inspiration. Painting en plein air, Cindy Briggs enjoys the breeze in her hair &the smell of salt water.

Join Cindy for Watercolor Live, a virtual art conference, January 26th-28th.

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Ambassador of the Week: Megha Mehra:

A self-taught artist, Megha Mehra takes an honest and bold approach to her watercolor paintings. See more of Megha's work at https://t.co/7imN1qyEvC

🎨: “Between a Brick and My Dreams” (watercolor painting)

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Learn how Shelley Prior uses light and dark to create the illusion of form: https://t.co/YUQAYCDku5

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Jeff Williams finds inspiration in the Appalachian Mountains, abound with creeks and rivers to paint in the shade: https://t.co/2VlQcHbPVV

See more of Jeff's work at https://t.co/B66LzHanz4

🎨: “Amicalola Falls” (watercolor, 10 x 8 in.)

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Ambassador of the Week: Randy Sprout. Randy Sprout began his art career in 1964 at the University of Iowa, earning his BA in printmaking.
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Join us for a FREE webinar with master #watercolorist Thomas W. Schaller on Thursday, Dec. 8th at 2PM ET. You won't want to miss it! Register here: https://t.co/oS0aBGXJ4q

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A ticket to Watercolor Live is the perfect gift for the artist in your life (and even for yourself!). Get yours today at https://t.co/fnEtLtmVFD. #watercolorpainting

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Watercolor LIVE is a rare opportunity to see the world's top artists teaching watercolor painting in one place!

Join us in welcoming Shelley Prior to the Watercolor Live faculty!

Sign up now for this 3 DAY virtual event at https://t.co/fnEtLtmVFD.

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William Rogers modifies the reality of a scene to make the best design and capitalize on the effect of light to give his work a real presence. https://t.co/VjD60HqzR7

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Stan Miller shares the secrets to creating watermedia portraits that endure.

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Annisette Falk-Jensen uses contrasts to express herself artistically in her watercolor paintings.

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Ron Stocke demonstrates his process for combining shapes and ending with a flourish of calligraphic details to create watercolor paintings with impact.

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“I like painting weirs because the sheer netting and poles offer intriguing compositions. The building of weirs is also a vanishing practice, and I want to document them while I still can.” ~ @PoppyBalser

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A new exhibition offers a first look at watercolors by 17th century Dutch Masters. Check it out here: https://t.co/5ZB2zFjTVo

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Ambassador of the Week: Spencer Meagher!

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British watercolorist Tony Foster shares his experience painting wild places around the world. Learn more here: https://t.co/SO7aLUzw0G

🎨: Looking Out from Deer Cave, Mulu — Six Days, 2015, watercolor on paper, 49 1/2 x 47 in.

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Ambassador of the Week: Alan Shuptrine!

A painter known for his Southern and Appalachian Mountains genre, Alan Shuptrine has extended his reputation from a renowned framemaker and water gilder to a nationally acclaimed watercolorist.

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From free-range chickens and fruit-laden orchards, farm scenes offer much to inspire watermedia painters. https://t.co/WoPEufR2kV