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    Angela Fehr commented on the post, GUEST ARTIST: "Created To Create" by Kris DeBruine 2 months, 1 week ago

    I loved seeing your art on this site, Kris! Congratulations!

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    Angela Fehr wrote a new post, Do-Overs Are Not An Admission Of Failure 5 months, 3 weeks ago

    I used to flee my paintings like I was running from a fire. Actually, I used to paint like I was fighting a fire; frantic, poking my brush at each potential mistake, scrubbing anxiously to blot out a too-bold

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      Karen Fortier replied 5 months, 3 weeks ago

      Thanks Angela, yours is one of the voices in my head which reminds me that mistakes are just learning opportunities.

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      Sandra Strait replied 5 months, 3 weeks ago

      Thank you, Angela! A very valuable lesson, indeed!

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      Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing replied 5 months, 3 weeks ago

      Excellent, I’m going to share your ideas here with my watercolor students, thanks!

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      Susan Cuss replied 5 months, 3 weeks ago

      Thank you Angela! I would never have done a second painting of a subject until I took your courses and learned just how much it can teach me. It gives me permission to be bolder, take more risks, and practice more what-ifs. So interesting to see the differences in your do-overs!

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    Angela Fehr wrote a new post, SPECIAL FEATURE: "Abundance in Watercolor" by Angela Fehr 6 months ago

    What do you think of when you imagine abundance? If you’re anything like me, the first image is food-related. I start with “abundance” which leads to “plenty,” which leads to “horn of plenty” or “cornucopia”

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      Linda M. Gigliotti replied 6 months ago

      I need to just do it since I have abundant time, art supplies, etc.

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      Susan Cuss replied 6 months ago

      My thoughts went the way of a cornucopia at first, but then I decided to show abundance of something else. Loved watching you create your abundance!

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      Karen Fortier replied 6 months ago

      Gorgeous as always Angela! Thanks for sharing with us!

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      Eduardo Cabrera Campos replied 6 months ago

      Fascinante, Angela, me gusto mucho, como se fue combinando los colores y dando transparencia

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      Kay Rugh replied 6 months ago

      Thank you for this tutorial. I love them all and learn something with everyone. I love growing in my love for watercolor and becoming a heart led fearless artist ❣️

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      Nellie Nellie replied 6 months ago

      Thank you Angela! I believe I am tapped into an abundance I would never have imagined or asked for, I’m just grateful and now I have to use it (fearlessly) and enjoy it and share it!

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    Angela Fehr wrote a new post, What’s More Spontaneous Than a Mistake? 6 months, 1 week ago

    Some of my most spontaneous adventures have started with a mistake. A wrong turn, a forgotten step, knocking on the wrong door. A taxi driver, unloading my wet palette and smearing beautiful paint all over the bag

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      Karen Fortier replied 6 months, 1 week ago

      I love when spontaneity makes a painting come alive!

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      Susan Cuss replied 6 months, 1 week ago

      I enjoyed watching a mistake turn to magic!

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      Nellie Nellie replied 6 months, 1 week ago

      Hmmmm Angela! I haven’t quite decided what mistake to start in on today, but I feel encouraged to get started!😁😄😆 Thank you as always for blessing us with teaching graciousness for ourselves in the process!

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      Sandra Strait replied 6 months, 1 week ago

      Having spent my life as a klutz (and proudly owning it), I can get behind this philosophy. It’s could for many things in life beyond painting, as well!

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      Monica De Wit replied 6 months, 1 week ago

      Ok, I was spontaneously inspired. I actually picked up my Loose Goose of course!

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    Angela Fehr wrote a new post, Painting Fast, Thinking Slow 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Painting storage is an issue for me. In twenty-five years I’ve painted hundreds of paintings, and while I’ve sold some, and given others, there are many that weren’t really good enough to show, but not bad enoug

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      Laura Hale replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      I first found Angela from Doodlewash and have been a fan ever since. Thank you for all you do for the watercolor community Angela!

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      Karen Fortier replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      Wonderful post Angela! Your voice echoes in my ear as I log those brush stokes, experiment and play. I count you as one of the major influences in my painting journey. Thanks for all that you share!

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      Michael Powell replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      I love this message. Thanks, Angela, for sharing so much about your journey and evolution as a painter.

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      Sandra Strait replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      Your tutorials are always so encouraging and full of wisdom!

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      Laura Riley replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      I enjoyed the video very much. But instead of feeling encouraged, I feel daunted. The chasm between your free style and where I am today as a painter feels enormous. But I have one thing in common with you. I am stubborn and unwilling to give up.

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      Susan Cuss replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      Thank you Angela! I so enjoyed watching your brush create magic.

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      Ivanna Lyn Thomas-Hammer replied 1 month ago

      Thank you you’ve expressed the inner me

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    Angela Fehr commented on the post, Every Painting Starts in Play! How Playful Painting Transformed My Paintings 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Yes! There is a balance there but I think we usually err on the side of being too serious about our work.

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    Angela Fehr commented on the post, Every Painting Starts in Play! How Playful Painting Transformed My Paintings 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Oh, I always take self portraits way too serious! That’s a really good idea!

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    Angela Fehr commented on the post, Every Painting Starts in Play! How Playful Painting Transformed My Paintings 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    I really feel like creativity comes in a place of the unexpected and surprise – so I need play to make that happen!

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    Angela Fehr commented on the post, Every Painting Starts in Play! How Playful Painting Transformed My Paintings 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Sometimes the cheap paper frees us to try things we wouldn’t on the good stuff! Funny how that works!

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    Angela Fehr wrote a new post, Every Painting Starts in Play! How Playful Painting Transformed My Paintings 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    I start every painting session with one goal; to play. I have the skills to create a competent painting, but I know that unless I welcome play and experimentation into my painting practice, my paintings will be

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      Karen Fortier replied 6 months, 3 weeks ago

      Still doing this Angela!

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      Sandra Strait replied 6 months, 3 weeks ago

      As usual, your work and wisdom are inspirational, Angela!

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      Susan Cuss replied 6 months, 3 weeks ago

      It was so fun watching you play, Angela! I try to play every day, and sometimes, that’s when interesting things happen.

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      Laura Hale replied 6 months, 3 weeks ago

      I always enjoy Angela’s insights. Thank you for sharing!

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      Mireya replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      Far to often we mess up because we judge ourselves by others’ rules. I paint with watercolor and acrylic. The best, my best work happens when I just play. Watching children create is a lesson for us all. They just pick up the brush and paint. I always am amazed and ask them how and why they did what they did. The always say,” I don’t don’t I just painted. There’s so much power in that. One artist might say these are the five msitakes that you make. I say there are tips to help us but we should always question and explore.

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        Angela Fehr replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

        Yes! There is a balance there but I think we usually err on the side of being too serious about our work.

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      Monica De Wit replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      Interact with the paint…that’s the plan! Pour it out…there’s another one.
      Do I have time to play today?….I think I can do that.

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      Monica De Wit replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      I must remember to pay that bill first however, oh yes, those close need folding…but play WILL happen.

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      Angela Fehr replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      Sometimes the cheap paper frees us to try things we wouldn’t on the good stuff! Funny how that works!

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      Angela Fehr replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      I really feel like creativity comes in a place of the unexpected and surprise – so I need play to make that happen!

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      Angela Fehr replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      Oh, I always take self portraits way too serious! That’s a really good idea!

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      Eduardo Cabrera Campos replied 6 months, 1 week ago

      Fascinante, muy bueno el vídeo

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    Angela Fehr earned the badges DO Write 6 months, 3 weeks ago

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      Karen Fortier replied 6 months, 3 weeks ago

      👍

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    Angela Fehr commented on the post, GUEST ARTIST: "Find Something Good About Every Painting" by Jennifer Roberts 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Jennifer, I love the vibrant color in your work – you are right, those amazing powerful paintings are sometimes bracketed by muddy accidents, but that’s what makes them so valuable! So proud to see one of my Mastery alumni here on this page!!

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    Angela Fehr wrote a new post, Yes, You ARE A Natural Artist 1 year, 5 months ago

    There is a natural beauty about watercolor that thrills me every time I use it. No other medium has such a freshness and immediacy to it. “Watercolor is honest,” one of my students said, and she was more right tha

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      Karen Fortier replied 1 year, 5 months ago

      Angela I love painting nature in watercolor. Letting watercolor play while doing that makes me happy!

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      Mireya replied 1 year, 5 months ago

      i’d say so but our thoughts get in the way.

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      Laura Hale replied 1 year, 5 months ago

      Well said! And thank you for another wonderful lesson.

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      Lisa Ann Ulibarri replied 11 months, 3 weeks ago

      Great tutorial and inspiration!!! Thank you. 🙂

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      Anita Sinha replied 10 months ago

      Lovely paintings!👏💕👏 Thanks for sharing!🙏

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    Angela Fehr commented on the post, Learn Color Theory Through Playful Painting 1 year, 6 months ago

    Having fun with watercolor is so motivating and freeing – there’s no wrong way to learn how to paint in watercolor!

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    Angela Fehr commented on the post, Learn Color Theory Through Playful Painting 1 year, 6 months ago

    I know it felt guilt-inducing for me for many years, feeling like I should be more structured and technical!

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    Angela Fehr commented on the post, Learn Color Theory Through Playful Painting 1 year, 6 months ago

    It really turns “head knowledge” into heart knowledge when you get out and play with it, and see the unexpected results. I find I use a lighter touch when mixing than I might if I were making swatches of color.

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    Angela Fehr wrote a new post, Learn Color Theory Through Playful Painting 1 year, 6 months ago

    As a watercolor instructor, I’m often asked questions about color. What colors to choose for a limited palette, whether to use single pigment, transparent colors, what brand of paint is best. I have great r

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      Mireya replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Yes it’s how I love working with color too. I have studied and taken notes on arious sources regarding color but the best is painting and mixing. I did that last night and it was amazing.

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        Angela Fehr replied 1 year, 6 months ago

        It really turns “head knowledge” into heart knowledge when you get out and play with it, and see the unexpected results. I find I use a lighter touch when mixing than I might if I were making swatches of color.

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      June Hadaway replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      This is so much fun Angela. Loved this tutorial. Thank you for your generosity.

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      Karen Fortier replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Thanks for sharing Angela!

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      Sandra Strait replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Another fantastic tutorial, Angela! I’ve often wondered how many people are scared away from watercolor because they believe you have to be technical. Your method is much more organic!

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        Angela Fehr replied 1 year, 6 months ago

        I know it felt guilt-inducing for me for many years, feeling like I should be more structured and technical!

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      Laura Hale replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      I’m one of Angela’s many fans! She brings joy and excitement to her lessons while being gentle and kind. Thank you for sharing!

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      Angela Fehr replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Having fun with watercolor is so motivating and freeing – there’s no wrong way to learn how to paint in watercolor!

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    Angela Fehr commented on the post, How to Paint a Wet-in-Wet Flower… On Dry Paper! 1 year, 6 months ago

    I agree! Allowing watercolor a chance to do its thing makes it come alive.

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    Angela Fehr wrote a new post, How to Paint a Wet-in-Wet Flower… On Dry Paper! 1 year, 6 months ago

    I love painting florals. Somehow it always feels like coming home. My first loose paintings were florals; I think because flowers are forgiving, a petal can be a little distorted, and that’s okay, a bug chewed i

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      Angela Fehr replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      I agree! Allowing watercolor a chance to do its thing makes it come alive.

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      Karen Fortier replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Thanks for sharing Angela!

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      Sandra Strait replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Thank you for a fabulous tutorial Angela! I just met with a group of water painting friends for a day of painting, and your name came up several times because so many of them have been inspired by your work and your tutorials.

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      Robert J. Coleman replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Angela, nice technique! You’ve captured the simplicity of watercolor so well and the end result is so pleasing!

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      Jean Marmo replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Angela, you and your works are so inspiring! And your florals are some of the best!!!

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      Anita Sinha replied 10 months ago

      Wonderful tutorial!💕 Thanks for sharing!🙏

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    Angela Fehr wrote a new post, Finding Your Loose & Free Watercolor Style 1 year, 6 months ago

    When I started painting in watercolor, control was my goal. I needed to know how to make the paint and water do what I wanted it to do. I also believed that my style was about control; I planned to work in a

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      Laura Hale replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Great article from a wonderful artist and teacher. I’ve had the opportunity to take several of Angela’s classes and enjoy her kind, gentle guidance and the online environment that fosters.

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      Pat Boglio replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Wish I had read this article before I tried to paint the “loose and free” prompt. I’ll keep trying, using your suggestions.

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      Sandra Strait replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      As always, Angela, you get right to the heart of the matter. Thank you for another great article!

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      Sandra Gilbert replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      I love your tips, you are very inspiring and your teaching method speaks to my heart and inner artist.

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      Mireya replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      So cool and I just may try this for a zazzle design challenge. I’m painting trees …Xmas trees and maybe this will work. I could paint bulbs…thanks

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      June Hadaway replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Great demonstration video. Thank you.

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      Karen Fortier replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Great article Angela!

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      Heather Myers replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Yeeesssss! This is me: this is what I love best. I struggle sometimes with the urge to just mix colours and water and play with them, since I wind up with some puddles of colour that aren’t actually… a thing. But I still do it sometimes cause it’s just too much fun. Going to look for your videos and class. Thanks for this post!

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      Margarida Maria replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Love Angela…as person and as artist…So beautiful colors and It gives us great joy and a great freedom of brushstrokes … I liked it very much

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      David Johnson replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Thanks Angela…just what I needed to see in regards to this journey I’m on.😎🎨

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