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May 2020
MAY 2020 ART CHALLENGE: Color Fun!
This month we have prompts supplied by Doodlewash community member Sandra Strait! These prompts are cleverly created to help us practice using all of the colors in our watercolor palettes, tin of colored pencils, or box of crayons! Join us for a month of sketching beautiful and colorful things in the world and together we can spread cheer and hope across the globe! CLICK HERE TO GET THE PROMPTS!
Find out more »June 2020
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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JUNE 2020 ART CHALLENGE: Fun Shapes!
This month we once again have prompts supplied by Doodlewash community member Sandra Strait! Since we explored color last month, this month is all about things that come in very different shapes and sizes. Shapes are the building blocks of everything we’d ever hope to draw or paint, so exploring a range of various shapes is a fabulous exercise. CLICK HERE TO GET THE PROMPTS!
Find out more »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…
Find out more »July 2020
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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