BOOK REVIEW: “Watercolor Wanderlust” by Hannah M. Pickerill
Art Supply ReviewsBOOK REVIEW: “Watercolor Wanderlust” by Hannah M. Pickerill‘Watercolor Wanderlust’ by Hannah M. Pickerill has a secondary title of ‘The Ultimate Guide to Painting Beautiful Landscapes’. There are twentSandra StraitApril 25, 2024
Magic In A Bottle
By CharlieMagic In A BottleFor our prompt of “Perfume Bottle” today, I sketched three vintage perfume bottles in my favorite colors. It’s been awhile since I&#Charlie O'ShieldsApril 23, 2024
Always On The Go
By CharlieAlways On The GoFor our prompt of “Monkey” today, I made a sketch of a little one enjoying a bicycle ride. As I was sketching this, I realized that I haveCharlie O'ShieldsApril 16, 2024

Time Alone
By CharlieTime AloneFor our prompt of “Bubble Bath” today, I made a little sketch of a cat enjoying one while reading a book. As I was making this, I realizedCharlie O'ShieldsApril 9, 2024
GUEST ARTIST: “Exploring My Watercolor Wanderlust” by Hannah Pickerill
Featured ArtistsGUEST ARTIST: “Exploring My Watercolor Wanderlust” by Hannah PickerillMy name is Hannah Pickerill and I’m from Sammamish, Washington. A couple years after I became a full-time artist, I was watching some old home vCharlie O'ShieldsApril 4, 2024
Quiet Reflection
By CharlieQuiet ReflectionFor our prompt of “Otter” today, I made a sketch of a little river otter taking a moment to relax and enjoy nature. It’s spring wherCharlie O'ShieldsApril 2, 2024

Always Fascinated
By CharlieAlways FascinatedFor our prompt of “Hippopotamus” today, I sketched a baby hippo watching a little flying bird. One of my favorite parts of this time of yeCharlie O'ShieldsMarch 26, 2024
Welcoming Spring
By CharlieWelcoming SpringFor our prompt of “Giant Panda,” I made a sketch of a little baby panda in flowers watching a butterfly (I’m a bit late this week, bCharlie O'ShieldsMarch 20, 2024
REVIEW: Hahnemühle Round Watercolor Paper in a Tin
Art Supply ReviewsREVIEW: Hahnemühle Round Watercolor Paper in a TinCan you believe it? Hahnemühle now has round watercolor paper in a tin! There are 30 round sheets of Hahnemühle’s cold press Expression watercolouSandra StraitMarch 14, 2024

A Little Extra
By CharlieA Little ExtraFor our prompt of “Crème Brûlée” today, I sketched a little ramekin of some with berries and a spoon. Philippe and I often get little dCharlie O'ShieldsMarch 12, 2024
Quietly Together
By CharlieQuietly TogetherFor our prompt of “Bearded Reedling” today, I sketched a couple of them enjoying a little afternoon break together. I saw two birds sittinCharlie O'ShieldsMarch 5, 2024
TUTORIAL: How To Paint a Mountain Bluebird in Watercolor
TutorialsTUTORIAL: How To Paint a Mountain Bluebird in WatercolorToday, we’re going to paint a mountain bluebird using three colors and white gouache. To keep things simple, I’ve written a step by step with miniSandra StraitFebruary 29, 2024