Watercolor Artist, December 2010

Highlights
The Secret to Painting Snow Scenes
10 Artists You Should Know
11 Ways to Improve Landscapes
Hi-Tech Creative Tools

Features
Ones to Watch
By Mckenzie Graham
Ten stellar watercolorists you may not know (but should) share the secrets behind their innovative styles and the processes that helped them rise to the top this year.

The Way of the World
By Ann Emmert Abbott
In a series of loosely painted landscapes and cityscapes, Keiko Tanabe depicts everyday life around the world.

Control and Chaos
By Meredith E. Lewis
Using contrast to heighten the drama, Andrew M. Kish III explores the fine line between reality and perception.

Little Caprices
By Sarah A. Strickley
Tom Herzberg's whimsical paintings defy expectations and challenge conventional notions of watermedia.

From Pixels to Paper
By Kris Parins
One of this year's "Ones to Watch" shows you how Adobe Photoshop can help you work more creatively from your photo references. Plus, she shares some of her favorite features, which may just open the door to your next creative breakthrough.

Columns
Making a Splash
By Jessica Canterbury
Artists come together to help the wildlife put in danger by the Gulf Coast oil spill, plus more of "The Best Advice I Ever Got."

Creativity Workshop
By Debi Watson
Learn how to start loose to achieve a high level of realism in your snow scenes.

Meet the Masters
By Ashley Capps
Behind Gustav Klimt's famed "Golden Period" paintings are a series of masterful watercolor studies.

Studio Staples
By Jessica Canterbury
Discover five tech tools that can help improve your art and keep you organized.

Watercolor Essentials
By Catherine Gill
Eleven tips, tricks and problem-solvers to help you make the most of your landscape shapes.