April 2009 Features

Follow the Leader
By Sarah A. Strickley
An avid outdoorsman and consummate painter, Scott Zupanc combines two loves in his unique nature-inspired paintings.

Snapshot of Life
By Meredith E. Lewis
Stan Goudey's quiet paintings of urban and industrial landscapes and interiors shine a light on the beauty of everyday scenes.

Sticks and Stones
By Louise B. Hafesh
Erin Farnsworth's paintings of arranged stones, leaves and sticks explore the relationships between man and nature, and interior and exterior spaces.

The Same but Different
By Mark Mehaffey
A (still) passionate watercolorist, Mark Mehaffey has found the transition to acrylics easier—and more exciting—than he could have imagined.

Profiles in Courage
By Guan Weixing
This beloved Chinese watercolorist introduces you to the strong, industrious people who inhabit his portraits, and shares his methods for capturing their unique stories in paint.

Columns
Making a Splash
By Jessica Canterbury
Where to celebrate Earth Day this year; how art therapy is helping traumatized kids; a virtual tour of Columbus, Ohio's artistic offerings and more.

Creativity Workshop
By Joyce Gabiou
Add texture and depth to your watercolor paintings with these simple collage techniques.

Studio Staples
By Jessica Canterbury
Find the right surface for the effects you want with this handy survey of supports.

Meet the Masters
By Tamera Lenz Muente
Charles Burchfield's animated landscapes reflect his early fascination with the changing seasons and weather.

Watercolor Essentials
By Lian Quan Zhen
Learn how to incorporate traditional Chinese brush painting techniques into your watercolor paintings.