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February 2020
FEBRUARY 2020 ART CHALLENGE: A Beautiful World!
Join us in February for a month of celebrating some of the most beautiful things in the world! As always, this Doodlewash art challenge is open to anyone who wants to participate with just watercolor painting, just drawing (ink, colored pencils, crayons, etc.!), or a lovely mix of both!* Simply add the hashtag #doodlewashFebruary2020 when you post on all of your social networks, and if you also use lovely watercolor add the #WorldWatercolorGroup hashtag as well so we can find you and link to your lovely watercolors!…
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ART CHALLENGE: Rekindle Memories
Rekindle Memories happens during the first week of every month. This event is about treasuring each memory by remembering and appreciating life in all its wonder and beauty through sketching and painting on-location wherever we are in the world. Every first week of the month, we will all create one (or as many!) sketches/paintings of our lives that has captured our interest. We will tag our artworks with #rekindlememories and the country where we're from (i.e. #singapore). You can post your artwork on social media and the Rekindle Memories group…
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Venice 2020: 8 day Watercolor Retreat
Venice beckons us wistfully! Give in and come let me show you why this is the trip of a lifetime! ARE YOU A PAINTER? Do you like to paint for a few hours and then fill your day with sightseeing? That's our magic formula! I'll show you all of the "must see's" along with some of my most favorite nooks and crannies that tourists don't even know about. I'm not a tour guide, nor do I speak fluent Italian, but…
Find out more »May 2020
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
38 of the World's elite watercolour Masters come to England for an eclectic and unique exhibition at Lilleshall Hall, Shropshire. 'THE MUST SEE SHOW OF 2020' AOW Magazine Daily demonstrations and lectures, workshops, SAA Art Market, view the beautiful Italian Gardens and the wonderful Shropshire countryside in the heart of England. Admission by advance ticket only Daily 10 am to 4.00pm. (£8.00 for non-members and £5.00 for members).
Find out more »INSPIRATIONAL PAINTING HOLIDAYS IN ITALY WITH INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST & TUTOR AMANDA BRETT
INSPIRATIONAL PAINTING HOLIDAYS IN ITALY WITH INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST & TUTOR AMANDA BRETT 10-16 May 2020 My painting holiday workshops in Italy are all about the fun of painting in a supportive group environment and are suitable for all levels. Mostly, we'll paint en plein air; enjoying the light and the fresh air. My teaching is designed for small groups so there is always plenty of one-on-one time. Each day will start with a short theory session then a demonstration…
Find out more »June 2020
St. Louis Pen Show
An annual event taking place in St. Louis, MO with 108 vendors using 185 tables featuring pens, inks, stationary, journals, and all things related to writing and drawing instruments. Classes are held on calligraphy, journaling, paper, history of pens, urban sketching, pen repair and a special Pens for Kids class including a scavenger hunt. A Trader Day is held Thursday and a pen auction on Friday. We are a 501(c)3 non profit organization with all extra monies going to teach…
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World Watercolor Month
World Watercolor Month was founded by Charlie O'Shields, creator of Doodlewash®, in 2016. It’s a month to inspire people to paint with watercolor (watercolour, aquarelle) while raising awareness for the importance of art and creativity in the world. Take the ultimate challenge of 31 watercolors in 31 days, or simply post when you can! Anyone can join the celebration from master watercolorists to artists just starting out with watercolor! Simply tag any art that uses watercolors (or gouache) with #WorldWatercolorMonth during the month of…
Find out more »October 2020
Inktober
31 Days 31 Drawings Every October, artists all over the world take on the Inktober drawing challenge by doing one ink drawing a day the entire month. Jake Parker created Inktober in 2009 as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits. It has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with thousands of artists taking on the challenge every year. Anyone can do Inktober, just pick up a pen and start drawing. NOTE: This event is…
Find out more »Discover Japan: Watercolor Pen & Ink Art Retreat
Take this journey through Japan with an award-winning artist, Lorraine Watry. With 25 years of experience, Lorraine will help you to develop your own style of watercolor pen and ink artwork. From light sketching to Plein air painting Lorraine will guide you by providing personalized instruction, demonstrations and group critiques. This art retreat welcomes artists of all levels. Beginner to advanced students can collaborate and encourage each other in a creative atmosphere.
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