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Watercolor is a tricky medium. However, a major key in painting a successful watercolor is knowing how to select the right transparent and opaque pigments.

When painting with botanicals, flowers and leaves are crushed, smashed, and rubbed to release their natural juices, making interesting patterns and washes.

Step-by-step drawing demo on how to paint moody portraits with shadows.

Have fun with this painting technique to make a mystery painting.

There are usually one or two stressors in everyone's life. There really is no escaping that. Let's art journal about this and find some relief.

When you use photographs to paint watercolors, you don't have to worry about the weather or trying to be comfortable. Here are some tips for using reference photos.

Graceful envelopes are a popular topic in mail-art circles, but have you seen what mixed-media artists have done with them? A new avenue to explore . . .

Looking for craft projects and materials that will give kids the most fun with the least mess? Try these tips for fun, easy and clean art projects for kids.

What runways show for spring 2008 and how to achieve similar looks

Displays at the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton, Alberta represent some of the world's major environments in its four ecosystems, special features, and exotic plants.

Valentine's Day allows for great creativity in the art area, with beautiful colors and hearts.

Watercolor is a tricky medium which can often be unforgiving. That's why it's important to know which papers produce various effects for selecting the right texture.

Slow down and take the time to connect to true feelings. The result will be living more authentically in the community and the world.

Creating handmade books are wonderful projects, but we're going to focus solely on the covers of these creations in this week's Project Planner.

Draw a "hidden" picture using crayons, waxed paper, or white glue and then reveal the image with chalk pastels or watercolor paints.

Use these projects to cool off on a hot day or add at the end of a lesson on the properties of water and ice.

The technique of water-based painting using egg yolk as a binder has existed since the time of the Middle Ages and still is a valid painting medium for the modern artist.

Eight years ago, senior Pauline Rose knew nothing about photography. It took a vacation to spark her interest in taking pics and finding a hobby with a high priority.

Giving fun Valentine's Day surprises is the perfect way for parents to celebrate the loving bond they share with their kids.

Blake was a prolific artisan of unusual vision and creative genuis. Today he is significant in the history of printing for his invention of the lithographic process.