Watercolor Artist June 2012 Digital Download

Highlights
High-Energy Landscapes
Painting Outdoors
Portrait Painting How-To
Drawing Eyes, Noses & Mouths

Features
Spirited Strokes
By Michelle Taute
Painting outdoors, Bruce Handford works fast and loose to imbue his landscapes with a sense of energy and spontaneity.

Nature's Close-Up
By Christine Proskow
In her richly detailed botanicals, Christine Cozic takes us up close to encourage a more intimate look at nature's bounty.

Risky Business
By Sarah A. Strickley
Frank Eber faces his subjects head on, wherever they may be—on dark city streets, in Europe's dusty corners or breezy California ports.

Fresh Faces
By Kelly Kane
Painting with bold brushstrokes and drippy washes, Fealing Lin keeps her portraits fresh and lively.

Destination Inspiration
By Kathie George
Follow along as an experienced plein air painter and instructor shares eight of her best tips for having a productive—and enjoyable—on-site painting experience.

Columns
Making a Splash
By Jessica Canterbury
Four must-reads every art lover will want on her coffee table (or inside her beach bag) this season, plus an important reminder for those times when we're feeling anxious about that next brushstroke.

Creativity Workshop
By Judy Morris
Discover how words and lettering can add elements of surprise and texture to your work.

Meet the Masters
By Carrie Oeding
Morris Graves saw the potential for his work to be a spiritual experience—for both himself and the viewer.

Studio Staples
By Jessica Canterbury
Four tools to take on your next painting adventure.

Watercolor Essentials
By Mark Willenbrink
A good portrait starts with a solid drawing. These tips for painting eyes, noses and mouths will help you master this important first step.