Watercolor Painting

January 26, 2026

Ethereal Watercolor Paintings Reflect on Life’s Fleeting Beauty [Interview]

Working in watercolor and oil, Virginia-based artist Crystal James creates ethereal figurative paintings that capture the fleeting nature of life. Her stunning work explores themes of youth, beauty, and mortality, encouraging viewers to embrace the present moment and appreciate the beauty found throughout each stage of life. Each of James’ paintings tells a story, frequently depicting young women as ethereal, otherworldly figures.

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March 26, 2025

Watercolor Artist Creates Stunning Large-Scale Canvases Filled With Lifelike Flowers

It’s not often you see watercolor paintings on a grand scale, yet Ukrainian artist Janet Pulcho masterfully uses these versatile pigments to create larger-than-life flower paintings. Each petal, stem, and leaf is incredibly detailed. Her work feels almost alive, as if you could reach out and feel the texture of each bloom. Now based in Florence, Italy, Pulcho draws endless inspiration from the region’s stunning natural beauty and rich art history.

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September 17, 2024

Learn 3 Essential Watercolor Techniques In This Online Art Class

Most of us enjoyed using watercolor paint as children. But as we grew older, many of us became intimidated by working in the medium. Luckily, botanical artist Victoria Beyer is helping anyone who wants to begin using watercolors in My Modern Met Academy's newest class, Introduction to Watercolor Painting. Over 3.5 hours and 12 lessons, she takes students on a journey to learn the basics of watercolor paint.

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May 10, 2024

20 Best Watercolor Paint Sets Both Beginners and Professional Artists Will Love

Since gaining widespread popularity in the 18th century, watercolor painting has been a favorite of amateur and professional artists alike. Its portability makes it the perfect medium to take on the road, allowing artists to sketch en plein air or rapidly work out ideas. But with so many available brands, what are the best watercolor sets on the market? And what to look for when selecting watercolor paint?

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