Features
An Artist Born and Made
Run-Lin Guo talks about the challenges he faced as a young painter in China and how those experiences shaped the artist he is today.
By Michael Chesley Johnson

Making It Personal
Working in series, Sandi D'Alessandro explores significant themes in her life.
By Kelly Kane

Go With the Flow
Follow along as this artist demonstrates a simple technique for creating the look of batik in watermedia.
By Nicholas Simmons

New Horizons
A move from the East Coast to the Southwest necessitated a change in palette and perspective for Robert Highsmith.
By Beverly Leesman

Overcoming the Unknown
Fighting back from long undiagnosed health problems, Bonnie Price is facing a new challenge in reclaiming her painting career.
By Michelle Taute

Special Report
Best of 2006
The artists whose paintings won first place in 26 major watercolor society competitions share what inspired them and how they made it to the top. Plus, the jurors weigh in on what makes the work great.
Compiled by Jessica Canterbury

Columns
Making a Splash
A look at the new wave in art instruction—streaming online video. Plus, museum exhibitions go hi-tech with iPod artcasts.
By Jessica Canterbury

Watercolor Essentials
Build a better still life: How to overcome common design problems.
By Donald Clegg

2007 Juried Exhibition Listings
Don't miss out on your shot at the top prizes this year.

Swipe File
Resourceful readers share their homegrown techniques for storing, spattering, erasing and improving painting posture.
Edited by Sarah Strickley

Creative Challenge #22 Responses
Challenged to paint a landscape from memory, you responded with gusto. Here are some of our favorite entries.

Brush Basics
Learn how to paint a simple waterfall in 10 simple steps.
By Mark Willenbrink