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Welcome to Week 5 of “The 8 Secrets of Watercolor Success”

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Bobbie Herron

Have any of you noticed a pattern to these watercolor secrets so far? In these first five tips, the water and the watercolor have not yet touched the paper! There’s a reason for that. Once you learn these secrets, this … Continue reading →

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You never know when watercolor will save your life

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Bobbie Herron

Maybe that’s an extreme statement, but on Thursday I acquired a rotten mood that I just couldn’t shake. I had had a long, frustrating appointment in the morning, and despite being an evolved human with a regular meditation practice, I … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Week 4 of “The 8 Secrets of Watercolor Success”

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Bobbie Herron

Secret #4 – How dark is your mix? (Or “How to Stop Wasting Paint”) See page 77 of the newly released Second Edition of Look at That! Step 1: Prewet your Palette Cover (i.e., mixing area) Really? That sounds silly. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Week 3 of “The 8 Secrets of Watercolor Success”

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Bobbie Herron

Secret #3 – How wet is your brush? In all of these secrets we are learning to ask three essential questions: You might have the exact right color mix, but until you also have the right amount of water in … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Week 2 of “The 8 Secrets of Watercolor Success”

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Bobbie Herron

Last week I shared Secret #1: Give yourself the gift of creating a “Sketchbook Watercolor” habit. The next seven secrets are about how and when to add more water to your watercolor practice. Some of these simple essentials may be … Continue reading →

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Part 1 of 8: The Secret of Water(color)

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Bobbie Herron

Right now, my favorite chapter in my new book, Look at That! – Second Edition, is Chapter 6, called “Introducing…WATER!” The key to effortless watercolor painting, surprisingly, has nothing to do with paper, or paint or brushes. Nope. The Secret … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Second Edition

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Bobbie Herron

Oh my. All that work, and now it’s a secret. Almost. Amazon’s algorithm (which is perhaps a new swear word for me) says that as long as the FIRST Edition has sold more copies than the SECOND Edition, then only … Continue reading →

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Publication Week is Here!

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Bobbie Herron

Yesterday I received the proof copy of the hardcover version of Look at That!- Second Edition, and if I do say so myself…it is GORGEOUS! Here are the details: On Wednesday June 5th, the eBook will be available. If you … Continue reading →

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The paperback proof copy of my new book just arrived!

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Bobbie Herron

Yes! Things are moving along very fast now, and we have an official release date of June 16th, 2024! In the meantime, you can pre-order your eBook copy right now by going here. Even if you are not normally an … Continue reading →

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“Look at That!  Second Edition” is almost ready!

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Bobbie Herron

What a roller-coaster ride it has been! This delightful book is the high point of my entire long life, and I am so proud of it. Here’s what you can expect: Stats: This Second Edition  is twice the length of … Continue reading →

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