Special Report: Taking the Leap
Join us on a guided tour of technologies for the studio that can take your work from easel to gallery in the matter of a day.
By Maggie Latham

Features
Thank You, Mr. Shapiro
Painter Tom Francesconi honors the memoryâ€"and the talentsâ€"of his mentor, Irving Shapiro.
By Tom Francesconi

Across the Water
Speaking candidly about his career in watercolor, English artist John Lidzey explains the allure of the untold story.
By Sarah A. Strickley

Face Forward
Learn how Myrna Wacknov uses unexpected color choices to enliven her portraits.
By Caroline Purtell

Forces of Nature
Working on a grand scale, Susan Shatter brings a palpable sense of movement to her paintings of seas and canyons.
By Loraine DeBonis

The Greatest Watercolors of All Time
Our once-in-a-lifetime collection of masterful works in watercolor began with your nominations and ends with a journey through 500 years of history in the medium.
Compiled by Kelly Kane


Columns
Making a Splash
Explore art tributes in film.
Edited by Jessica Canterbury

Studio Staples
Technology can be a powerful tool in the studio. Which computer software is right for you?
By Tom Zeit

Creativity Workshop
Invite new creative impulses into your painting process.
By Nita Leland

Watercolor Essentials
Learn how to unlock stunning results by painting in a minor key.
By James Toogood