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Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 |
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Tiny Treasures |
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By Kelly Kane |
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“The Road Home, McClures” (watercolor, 8 x 11 in.) by Barbara Tapp |
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Compact in size but bursting with energy — there’s something irresistible about a small painting created from direct observation. Working on a surface 12 x 16 inches or smaller allows artists to respond quickly to shifting light and fleeting moments. Quick doesn’t mean easy, though; painting small requires clarity, confidence, and a keen sense of composition to capture the essence of a scene in a few bold strokes. For collectors, these intimate works hold special appeal — they’re often more affordable, easy to display in any space, and offer an attractive entry point for those beginning to build a collection. Here, we celebrate seven dynamic watercolors that prove bigger isn’t always better.
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“Watching the Woods Fill With Snow” (watercolor, 9 x 6 in.) by James Faecke |
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“Round Barn” (watercolor, 8 x 10 in.) by Laurel Lake Mcguire |
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“Milan Duomo” (watercolor, 9 x 12 in.) by Kathleen Lanzoni |
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“Blue Rocks Island” (watercolor, 8 x 10 in.) by Poppy Balser |
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“Central City” (watercolor, 11 x 14 in.) by Greg Effinger |
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“Vineyard Showers” (watercolor, 11 x 15 in.) by Larry Cannon |
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Watercolor encourages a variety of styles and approaches. Paint alongside masters from around the world and learn how they use watercolor to translate their vision of a subject to paper at Watercolor Live, January 21-23, 2026!
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