Free image to paint – Barcelona roofs

· Free photo to paint This is available to download and use as a basis for painting. This view is from Barcelona, roofs, antennas and a wonderful background. Watercolor Painting

Los Cibeles Fountain – Madrid,Spain, reference image to paint

Las Cibeles fountain in Madrid Spain, wonderful and known monument, to visit and to paint it

Reference Image – landscape

A wonderful scene to the south of Cordoba in Argentina where you can found lakes mountains and great views

Landsape in Dique Los Molinos Cordoba Argentina

Reference image – old and new

Old and New We usually speak about tonal contrast, opposite colors in the wheel, cold or warm…. and so on This time our costrast is Old and New, of course you will use the other concepts to paint this scene, but what we need to achieve is that aging contrast. This continue to be downtown [...]

Buenos Aires buildings, old and new with reflections

Reference image to paint – Buenos Aires buildings

Buenos Aires – paintable buildings – The scene This is a scene in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a sunny morning, few people walking and few cars. This is Corrientes avenue and Montevideo street corner, a few hours ago, at night, this corner was crowded of tourists, cars, taxis and lines for theaters shows. Sunday morning is [...]

Planning your workshop with Fabio Cembranelli

May 4th, 2012

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A complete range of opportunities

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You will find here a list of already defined courses by the known international artist Fábio Cembranelli

Fabio Cembranelli in action

Montevideo, URUGUAY
Location: Montevideo
Date: 05/12/2012
ACUA: Asociacion Cultural Uruguaya de Acuarelistas
Bookings and Information:acuacontacto@gmail.com

Catalonia, SPAIN.
Location: Roses
Date: 06/06/2012 – 06/13/2012
EPC – Enjoy Painting Catalonia
Bookings and Information: mail toepcartcourses@yahoo.com

Tuscany, ITALY
Location: Posara
Dates: 06/16/2012 – 06/23/2012, 06/23/2012 – 06/30/2012, 06/30/2012 – 07/07/2012
The Watermill at Posara
Bookings and Information: mail tolois@medialliance.net

São Paulo, BRASIL
Location: Botucatu
Date: 07/28/2012
Bookings and Information: coming soon

Hong Kong, CHINA
Location: Hong Kong Island
Date: September, 2012 additional info coming soon
Galerie Le Créateur
Bookings and Additional Information: mail toinfo@glcgallery.com

UNITED KINGDOM
Location: Anglesey,Manchester and Bristol
Dates:10/10/2012 – 10/13/2012 (Anglesey) 10/15/2012 – 10/17/2012 (Manchester) and 10/18/2012 – 10/21/2012 (Bristol)
Watercolour Workshops
Bookings and Additional Information : mail tofletchkd@hotmail.com

Lot-et-Garonne, FRANCE
Location: Aiguillon
Date: 10/29/2012 – 11/01/2012
Salon International de l’Aquarelle Confluences
Bookings and Information: mail tocam.aiguillon@gmail.com

São Paulo, BRAZIL
Location: São Paulo
Date: 12/01/2012
Universo da Aquarela
Bookings and Information: mail touniversodaaquarela@universodaaquarela.com.br

Mons, Belgium
Location: Mons
Date: 01/25/2013 – 01/26/2013
Les Aquarellades
Bookings and Information:aquarelladesdemons@gmail.com

Tuscany, ITALY
Location: Posara
Dates: 06/15/2013 – 06/22/2013, 06/22/2013 – 06/29/2013
The Watermill at Posara
Bookings and Information: mail tolois@medialliance.net

Aude, FRANCE
Location: Narbonne
Date: July, 2013, adittional info coming soon
Bookings and Information: coming soon

Haute-Vienne, FRANCE
Location: Saint-Yrieix-la-PercheDate: 07/20/2013 – 08/18/2013
Salon International de l’Aquarelle
Bookings and Information: coming soon

partial view of a group at work plain air with Fabio Cembranelli

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Manuel Jiménez Sánchez

March 28th, 2012

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An awarded Watercolorist

1º Premio Mercedes Fernández-2011 - Manuel Jimenez

Manuel Jiménez Sánchez has a degree in fine arts from the Faculty of San Carlos of Valencia (Licenciado en Bellas Artes por la Facultad de San Carlos de Valencia) obtained in 1986.
For a time, he taught in preparation for admission to the Faculty of Fine Arts of Granada (Facultad de Bellas Artes de Granada), Spain.
He has performed solo and group exhibitions in Spain and Italy.
Manuel Jiménez obtained more than 70 awards in competitions of painting in Spain and that is just a sign of his wonderful work in watercolor.

Alhama de Murcia- Manuel Jiménez

He is a Member of the Association of Watercolorists of Andalusia (Asociación de Acuarelistas de Andalucía).

We can find a personal and spectacular composition in his watercolors. There is also an article on composition in his website. Manuel Jiménez shows us his knowledge and tips in an open way, so it is strongly suggested to visit his website.

There you will find some great demonstrations in video, and also a video showing how to handle and prepare paper when you paint in really big size.

Carmen de la Victoria - Manuel Jiménez

In addition articles about how to control water, kind of papers, composition and his thoughts related to landscape painting and watercolor painting in general can be found going to his WEBSITE

Carrera del Darro - Manuel Jimenez

All and each one of his watercolors deserve a study, his way of simplification is amazing, so enjoy the journey.

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Alvaro Castagnet – demonstration, signing and more

March 21st, 2012

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An event with Alvaro Castagnet

Alvaro Castagnet at Total Arts Gallery

If you are close to Taos, on April 15 Sunday at 1:30 PM there is an event you must go, you deserve it.

Well known and famous international watercolorist Alvaro Castagnet will be at Total Arts Gallery for you.

You will attend to a watercolor painting demonstration by Alvaro Castagnet, have him sign your book and assist to the reception.

And to begin enjoying this event, we share with you one of his paintings, Morocco

Morocco - Alvaro Castagnet

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Samir Mondal

March 12th, 2012

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Watercolors with solidity and expressiveness

Samir Mondal’s most amazing contribution to Indian art of modern times is a continual revival of watercolour. A medium that presents a number of traps and handicaps which Mondal has successfully overcome by giving his paintings weight and depth, solidity and expressiveness. He has endowed watercolours with the status of oils, projecting a facet of watercolour that was never visualized before. The artist keenly observed the characteristics of oil painting, noted the inherent quality of oils, their richness and substance. In his endeavor to include these elements in watercolour, he developed textures and structural features as if they are oils. Mondal has stood the test of this fantastic versatility. His watercolours have never lost their originality, their innovativeness and their classic elegance, yet they are truly modern paintings.

Banalata - Samir Mondal

Mondal explored major cities of Germany for art study under ‘INDO-FRG Cultural Exchange Programme’, organized by DAAD. Participated in many prestigious art auctions conducted by Christies and others. Visited and studied the important Art Museums inParis, Germany, Dubai, Mauritius, Australia, Bangkok, Kenya, Israel, Egypt, Russia, Morocco, China andJapan.

An alumnus of Government College of Arts, Kolkata, Mondal has held 34 solo shows and participated in many important group exhibitions including National Art Exhibition of Lalit Kala Akademy, New Delhi · Academy of Fine Arts, Calcutta · Birla Academy of Art, Calcutta · AIFACS, New Delhi · A.P.Council of Artists, Hyderabad · West Bengal State Academy · KalaYatra: Goa – Madras – Bangalore · Lalit Kala Academy: Karnataka – Orissa · Bombay Art Society Centenary Show · People For Animals: Bombay – Delhi · ‘BOMBAY’ and ‘50 Years of Independence’ by RPG Enterprises · ‘Harmony Shows’ by Reliance group · ‘100 Years of Indian Cinema’ by Lakeeren, Bombay · ‘Watercolours’ by Gallery Espace, Delhi · ‘Pages from my Diary’ by Sans Tache Art Gallery, Bombay · ‘Celebrations Asiana, New York organised by Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore · ‘ Jesus Christ’ at National Gallery of Modern Art -97 · At Napa Art Gallery, Nepal by Gallery Sumukha · ‘Confluence’ at Art Connoisseur Gallery, London and Gallery, Bombay · Anniversary show of Jamaat, Bombay · Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore · Art Indus, Delhi · Art Musings, Bombay · ‘Bombay Artists-Progressive Perspective’ and ‘Self Portrait’ at National Gallery of Modern Art, Bombay · Art of Bengal and Works on Paper by CIMA, Calcutta · Colours on Canvas, Dubai · Pao Art Gallery, Hong Kong · Golden Jubilee of Jehangir Art Gallery, Bombay · Asian Art Fair, Singapore · The Art on Paper Fair at the Royal College of Art, London · Ki Gallery, Malaysia · The Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo · The Royal Watercolour Society, London.

mansoon - Samir Mondal

Mondal has received many prestigious Awards including AIFACS, New Delhi, West Bengal State Academy Award (twice), Academy of Fine Arts Award(twice) and A.P. Council of Artists Hyderabad.

His works are part of valued collections of National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, Museums of Karnataka, RPG Enterprises, Standard Chartered Bank, Tata Steel, Birla group of companies, ICI India Ltd., Benson and Hedges, Morarji Mills, Brooke Bond, Citibank, Ministry of External Affairs, India, Office of Star Plus, DSP Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, Solomon Smith Barney India Ltd., MICO India, Bangalore, J P Morgan, Taj Mahal Hotel, Bombay and many personal collections in India and abroad.

Mother - Samir Mondal

Samir Mondal tells us about watercolour

“Picture making in watercolour is an exciting game. Colour becomes my opponent. Every stroke of my brush is countered by colour itself and overwhelms me.”

“Over the years, several icons have dominated my consciousness. Typically I started with landscapes to stylised figures and then specific themes. I’d take one subject and explore it from all angles possible. Always though, the theme was an essential part of my life, a process in which I was personally involved.”

The Horse - Samir Mondal

Samir Mondal lives and works inMumbai,India

His works can be seen at www.samirmondal.com

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Lélie Abadie – portraits with emotion

February 28th, 2012

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The magic of Watercolor in the hands of Lélie Abadie

Ayla - Lelie Abadie

Lélie tells us

“I was born on 06 October 1938, Khouribga, in Middle Atlas, Morocco, I taught in the French cultural mission until 1961. Then I returned to France.

In 1980, comes my passion for watercolor that attracts me by its sobriety and poetry. I work tirelessly this wonderful technique that does not allow any retouching and I do so with courage and I released full-length on this adventure.

Certainly at this time I planted my roots in a universal land, which belongs to everyone, that is art.

The issues that concern me are the time that passes, the human faces and its mystery, everyday questions.”

Béatrice - Lelie Abadie

Exhibitions

Lélie has participated in multiple exhibitions both collective and individual. You can also find the exhibitions programmed for this 2012 at http://www.lelieabadie.com/m-16-expositions.html , a must go if you can, to admire her art. You can find not only portraits in her work, but no matter the subject what you will find is the magic of watercolor and Lélie emotions shown in each painting, you can’t stop looking at her watercolors…

Berger Berbère - Lelie Abadie

In an interview done at the Magazine Practique des Arts Nº 58, Lélie says about the models for her paintings:

The models are members of my family. The sketches are taken alive, but my work is at the aterlier. I like to work in the tranquility and solitude of my atelier.

Canicule - Lelie Abadie

It is highly recommended to visit her website and study her wonderful work. You will find additional information on exhibitions and workshops available as well as a great collection of paintings, this is the Website

Watercolors Painting

Michael Reardon

December 26th, 2011

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From illustration to fine art

Michael Reardon has been painting in watercolor for over twenty years. An avid traveler, he uses watercolor to record his observations, convey a sense of place and light, and communicate his impressions of the built, natural, and imagined worlds.

Michael Reardon - Pont Notre-Dame

In 2005 he was the recipient of the prestigious Gabriel Prize from the Western European Architecture Foundation, which enabled him to spend three months painting in Paris.
Originally trained as an architect, he has been an architectural illustrator for over thirty years. His clientele spans the globe. In 2004 he was awarded the Hugh Ferriss Memorial Prize, the premier award in the field of architectural illustration.

Michael Reardon - Palace of Fine Arts

His watercolors have been exhibited nationally and internationally. Recent exhibits include the annual shows of the National Watercolor Society, the American Watercolor Society, and Watercolor West. He recently presented a solo show at the Thomas Reynolds Gallery in San Francisco.

Michael Reardon - Chinatown

He leads plein air workshops every year. He is also an instructor at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, and the California Watercolor Association. His work was featured in both the Fall 2007 and Spring 2011 issues of Watercolor magazine and the June 2011 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. His work has also been published in Splash 10 and the most recent edition of the Splash series from North Light Books, Splash12.

Michael Reardon - South Anchorage-Golden Gate Bridge

More information on Michael Reardon can be found at his Website

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2012 Workshops

December 22nd, 2011

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Sterling Edwards workshops

This is the list of programmed workshops for 2012

January, 16-21, Myrtle Beach, SC, Contact: Sterling Edwards, 828-697-1333, sterling@sterlingedwards.com

January 28-Feb. 4, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Contact: www.artworkshopvacations.com, 413-625-8382

February, 22-26, Grifton, NC. Contact: Judy Dye, 252-524-3828, jadye@embarqmail.com

March, 12-15, Virginia Beach, VA Contact: Jane Greer, 757-481-4793, wetworksbyjane@hotmail.com

Neapolitan Life - Sterling Edwards

April 2-5, Aberdeen, NC, Artists League of the Sandhills, Contact: Pam Griner, 910-944-3979, artistleague@windstream.com

April 23-27, Dallas, TX, Artist’s Showplace, Contact: Herb Reed, 972-231-0411

May 7-11, Lewisburg, WV. Contact: Bruce or Jeanne Brenneman, bjbrenneman@gmail.com

May 28-31, Colorado Watercolor Society, Denver, CO., Contact: Terrey Herrod, 303-981-6004 (Cell), teamterrey@yahoo.com

The Flavor of Utah - Sterling Edwards

June 8-10, Raleigh, NC Jerry’s Artarama, Contact: Sharon Di Giulio at 919-876-6610, Sharon@jerrysartarama.com

June 25-29, Calabash, NC Abstract Acrylics Workshop, Contact: Ginny Lassiter 910-575-5999

July, 19-22, Greenville, SC. Contact: Fran DeHart, frandehart@att.net , 864-288-8291

July 30-August 3, Cloudcroft, NM , Contact: Jan Rasch 505-682-2889, janrasch@tularosa.net

August 14-17, Florence, AL, Contact: Arzetta Mims, 256-762-1900

Sept. 7-9, Raleigh, NC, Jerry’s Artarama, Contact: Sharon DiGiulio 919-876-6610, Sharon@jerrysartarama.com

Too Few Nails - Sterling Edwards

Sept. 28-30, Columbus, OH, Contact: Gregg P. Hoezel 740-815-1444, gph121@yahoo.com

October 26-29, Viera Beach, FL, Contact: Susan Stone, 401-596-4266, susan@jsusancolestone.com

November AOC, Raleigh, NC , Contact: Sharon DiGiulio 919-876-6610, Sharon@jerrysartarama.com

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**Sterling is currently booking watercolor workshops for 2013 and beyond. If you would be interested in booking a workshop in your area please have the workshops coordinator from your group email sterling@sterlingedwards.com and request an information packet. We will be glad to send the information

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Sterling Edwards

December 18th, 2011

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An own style

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Sterling Edwards is a contemporary watermedia master and photographer born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1951. At age twelve, he was enrolled in oil painting classes . He quickly learned the basic skills to execute an oil painting with a strong composition and expressive brushwork. From that time until the present he has been intrigued with art of all mediums and has taken advantage of every opportunity to expand his knowledge and skills.

Neapolitan Life - Sterling Edwards

In 1985 Sterling began studying and experimenting with water based mediums; primarily transparent watercolors and acrylics. Influenced by watercolor master and friend Zoltan Szabo, he spent several years developing his own unique style of painting watercolors. Most ofSterling’s paintings are interpretive statements that reflect his love of the outdoors. Using primarily large brushes, his main objective is to create and expressive and unique interpretive painting that is a choreographed balance of interlocking shapes, strong light and dark values, and unusual colors. The result is an expressive painting that is often a balance of abstract and representational design that captures the mood and dynamics of the subject as interpreted by Sterling.

Sit a Spell - Sterling Edwards

In 1993 Sterling began teaching his style of painting watercolor at workshops throughout North Carolina where he now resides. As his reputation as an accomplished watercolor artist and teacher rapidly grew, he was requested to conduct workshops in neighboring states. Today, Sterling’s workshops are attended by hundreds of people annually throughout the United States and Canada.

The Flavor of Utah - Sterling Edwards

He was a featured artist in the fall 2001 issue of Watercolor Magic Magazine in an article titled, “Ones to watch” and has been featured in numerous newspaper articles. In 2007 he was awarded signature member status in the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, an international organization based in Toronto, Canada that recognizes those who have mastered transparent watercolor. Also in 2007 Sterling designed and introduced a signature set of watercolor brushes and a watercolor palette that are marketed internationally. He is a co-founder of the Rusty Nail Painters, an international invitation group of professional artists that meet every two years for an intense week of painting, exchange of ideas, and philosophical discussions about art theory and techniques.

Too Few Nails - Sterling Edwards

In 2010 he was awarded signature membership status in the esteemed Transparent Watercolor Society of America. That same year he was selected as a featured artist in the book, “Best ofAmericaWatermedia Artists” published by Kennedy Publishing Company. He is the author of the North Light book” Creating Luminous Watercolor Landscapes, a Four Step Process”, published by F+W Publishing Company and is a contributing artist in numerous magazines and books. TodaySterling’s book, signature line of products, and instructional DVD’s are marketed world wide. His award winning watermedia paintings are in private and corporate collections throughout the world and he is represented by several galleries in the U.S and Canada. He works from his home studio and his commercial studio in Hendersonville, North Carolina located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

You can find additional information and works at his WEBSITE

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Robert J O’Brien

December 15th, 2011

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AWS NWS artist

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Robert J O’Brien was born in Rochester, NY in 1954.

Farm Shadows - Rober O'Brien

He has been painting in the watercolor medium for 40 years. He is a signature member of the American and National Watercolor Societies. He is a full time artist and instructor.

Robert recently won, in 2011, The Virginia Avery Award at the New England Watercolor Society’s Juried Member Exhibition in Boston. The Award of Excellence at the 3rd Annual Vermont Watercolor Society’s juried show in Grafton Vt. and Honorable Mention at the 61st Academic Artists National Exhibition. His work was featured in the Creative Workshop section in the February 2011 issue of Watercolor Artist magazine and in 2009, Splash 11, the Best of Watercolor.

October Light - Robert O'Brien

What are your main themes to paint?

“One of my main objectives in watercolor painting is to create light through the use of shadow. In painting ordinary images, I find a fascinating interplay between the two. The transparency of the medium helps in bringing shadows alive while allowing the light to glow.

Ted - Robert O'Brien

Some of my recent paintings have emphasized close focus features of a particular subject giving the piece an almost abstract quality, with great attention placed on composition and value. One of my objectives is to transform mundane, everyday scenes into beautiful works of art.”

White Pine! - Robert O'Brien

You will find more information on Robert’s art at his WEBSITE

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Abe Toshiyuki

December 9th, 2011

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Realism in watercolor

From Japan to the world

Abe Toshiyuki was born in Sakata City, Japan, in 1959. He studied art education at a national university, and worked for about 20 years as an art teacher after graduating.

Abe Toshiyuki tells us, “It has been my life-long ambition to become a painter, so in 2008 I gave up teaching to focus on that dream. I am currently active as a painter and have held many solo exhibitions here in Japan, of which I have won a few prestigious awards for.”

Grass of light - Abe Toshiyuki

Tell us about your watercolor work

My work tends to focus on the finer points of nature that surround us. Japanese people have always held a deep love and respect for nature, and I find that this is reflected not only in famous Japanese artworks, but also in Japanese literature. Through their descriptions of scenes such as the transience of a river, and the fragility of petals on a cherry blossom, I find that these famous artists are able to implicitly express the idea of inevitable change extraordinarily well. In addition, I believe that my watercolors are able to capture the essence of these artists in a meaningful way.

Quiet wind - Abe Toshiyuki

What does “art” mean to you?

When questioned about what art means, I respond by saying that art is a mirror of the soul for the beholder. For example, many different viewpoints come out when different people look at the same painting, but when the same person looks at the same painting, their viewpoint can easily change depending on their state of mind. This change is what I mean by art being a mirror of the soul for the beholder.

To the sky in the water - Abe Toshiyuki

How do you select your subjects to paint?

When I paint a particular scene, I am always careful not to choose a famous place, or a place that can be easily identified. The reason for this is so that a feeling of deja-vu can be evoked by the viewer. I believe that for an artwork to be truly effective, it needs to touch deep emotions from the bottom of the viewer’s heart.