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· Experimental Watercolor: Watercolor and Mixed Media with Betsy Dillard Stroud

· Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner with Annie Strack

· See All Upcoming Courses at Artist's Network University!

· New: Artist's Network University Gift Card

· Enter Your Best Artworks Today!

· Tips for Painting Mountains & Water in Pastel

Experimental Watercolor: Watercolor and Mixed Media with Betsy Dillard Stroud

When you combine watercolor with different mediums and surfaces, you will explore an entirely new world. Learn these exciting new techniques as you work with gesso, gouache, matte medium, stamping and various textural mediums. In this class, you will experiment with dramatic exercises that will show you a variety of approaches which will enhance the quality of your painting adventures. Join professional artist Betsy Dillard Stroud for this one-of-a-kind course at Artist's Network University!

COURSE BEGINS: August 21, 2012
COURSE LENGTH: 4 weeks
COURSE MATERIALS (included with tuition):
Course Instruction comes with a digital download of The Artist's Muse: Open the Door to Your Creativity by Betsy Dillard Stroud
TUITION AND MATERIALS: $149.99 ($135.00 for VIP)
INSTRUCTOR: Betsy Dillard Stroud (Bio)

What You'll Learn in This Watercolor Course:

Working with layers of different media and watercolor
Working with collage and textures and contrasts of transparent and opaque pigments
Changing the surface of your paper for exciting and unusual painterly results

Who Should Take This Online Watercolor Class:

Artists who have had at least one or two years of experience working with watercolor
Artists interested in exploring new avenues of expression by mixing media

Click here to see the supply list, full syllabus, and to register today!

Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner with Annie Strack

Learn how to capture the beauty and radiance of watercolor in this watercolor for beginners online course—even if you've never painted before! Professional watercolorist Annie Strack will provide you with realistic watercolor instruction, watercolor tips, and take you through the essential techniques and concepts of watercolor painting. You'll learn how to use your watercolor materials to create washes, work wet-into-wet, suggest value changes, establish color and light, execute stunning compositions and much more. For those of you wondering how to watercolor like the pros, this is the perfect introductory course for you!
Course includes downloads of course textbook and video!
COURSE BEGINS: August 21, 2012
COURSE LENGTH: 4 weeks
COURSE MATERIALS (included with tuition):

Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner, by Mark and Mary Willenbrink (PDF eBook)
Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner with Mark Willenbrink (video download)

TUITION: $149.99 ($135.00 for VIP)
INSTRUCTOR: Annie Strack (Bio)

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Using essential watercolor materials with confidence
Executing basic watercolor techniques including a variety of washes, working wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry, and positive and negative painting
Suggesting depth and light with color and value
Completing a watercolor painting from beginning sketch to finished piece

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:

Students who have completed Drawing for the Absolute Beginner, Level 1 or Drawing for Beginners, Level 2
Aspiring artists new to watercolor painting
Experienced artists who want to learn proven techniques
Watercolorists who want to freshen up their skills

Click here to see the supply list, full syllabus, and to register today!

	See All Upcoming Courses at Artist's Network University!
	Click here to see all the courses that are currently available from Artist's Network University. Learn more and register today!

New: Artist's Network University Gift Card

Give the gift of learning! The Artist's Network University Gift Card is a great gift for artists of all skill levels. Get personal art instruction online or give it as a gift. The Artist's Network University Gift Card makes enrolling in one of our great online painting and drawing classes easy.

Whether the recipient is a beginning painter looking to try their first art class or a more experienced artist looking to learn new & exciting techniques, they'll find the right course for them at Artist's Network University. Courses are available in many media and are led by professional artists and experienced teachers.

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Now Accepting Entries

The Artist's Magazine's Over 60 Art Competition welcomes artists who are age 60+, working in all traditional art media.

$1,000 in prizes (10 winners, $100 each). Plus, winners will be featured prominently in our March 2013 issue and on ArtistsNetwork.com.

The deadline is September 17, 2012. Click here for more details!

Paint Mountains & Water in Pastel

Improve Your Pastel Painting as Arnold Lowrey takes you step-by-step through two different pastel landscapes that feature tips for How to Paint Mountains & Water. In this video workshop you'll learn a variety of pastel techniques, including how to sketch out a strong composition, when to use the sides and points of your pastels, and the best methods for blending colors. Arnold's "pulling" technique for making lakes and his "wet pastel" technique for making reeds and grasses can't be missed! Preview Improve Your Pastel Painting: Mountains & Lakes with Arnold Lowrey now!

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