Big City Skyline
Discover how John Bohnenberger captures the energy of the city in his evocative urban landscapes.
By Chuck Sambuchino

Window to the World
Get a glimpse into Gregory Raymond Halili's inspiration for his incredibly detailed watercolor miniatures.
By Sarah A. Strickley

Imitation of Life
Learn how a lifetime of experiences inform Joanna Mersereau's graphic watercolors.
By Michelle Taute

Garden Variety
Take a lesson on painting light and shadow from Robert O'Brien's extraordinary paintings of ordinary subjects.
By Deborah Secor

Special Report: Holiday Wish List
Find something for everyone on your listâ€"including yourselfâ€"in this guide to the year's best gifts for artists.
By Jessica Canterbury and Sarah A. Strickley

Columns
Making a Splash Find out how you can do your part to put arts back in the classroom, and discover artist-friendly places to visit or make home. Plus, we remember artists who passed away this year.
Edited by Jessica Canterbury

Studio Staples
Learn how to play up texture with granulating colors.
By Stephen Quiller

Watercolor Essentials
Enrich your still lifes with these 25 simple tips and techniques for painting silver.
By Laurin McCracken

Creativity Workshop<
Your assignment: Focus on the basics to harness the creative power of simplification.
By Cathy Johnson

Watercolor Magic 2007 Index
Quickly find your favorite features and columns from the past year in this handy reference guide.