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Themed Art Exhibits

September 16, 2023November 29, 2023 Ken Hosmer
Themed Art Exhibits

Simplicity’s Elegance

Participating in a themed exhibit can be a great way to find inspiration and motivation for creating artwork with a specific purpose.

My chosen subject represents a quintessential Nebraska moment in time, where bib overalls and a red husker cap invite the viewer to imagine the conversation that takes place.

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Updated: November 29, 2023
Categories: Good StuffTags: Painting People in Watercolor

People in Watercolor

February 1, 2021June 17, 2023 Ken Hosmer
People in Watercolor

Capturing Movement and Color

While indoors during the cold Nebraska winter is a great time to browse through photos of friends and family—and perhaps find inspiration for new paintings.

I present a quick video of favorite watercolors, followed by helpful tips for painting people.

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Updated: June 17, 2023
Categories: Good Stuff, How To . . .Tags: Painting People in Watercolor, quick videos

Artwork During Covid-19

November 4, 2020September 15, 2023 Ken Hosmer
Artwork During Covid-19

Overcoming Creative Block

In March, our world changed. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we quarantined. So how do we make the best of a bad situation?

Featured Painting:
'He Leads Me Beside Peaceful Waters.'—acrylic

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Updated: September 15, 2023
Categories: Good StuffTags: covid-19, creative block

Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Paper

January 15, 2020July 17, 2022 Ken Hosmer
Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Paper

Finding the Best Hot Press Paper

I have long been on the search for the ideal hot press watercolor paper. Watercolor artists face new challenges as manufacturers are acquired by other companies or switch to a different paper mill, causing unexpected shifts in paper quality.

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Updated: July 17, 2022
Categories: Good StuffTags: hot press paper, watercolor paper

Animals in Watercolor

September 3, 2019July 17, 2022 Ken Hosmer
Animals in Watercolor

Energize Your Animal Paintings!

As an artist, I take great joy in colorfully portraying animals with a sense of movement and mood. I personally find this subject an exciting challenge.

Here, I present a short video of favorite paintings, followed by helpful tips to spice up your animal paintings.

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Updated: July 17, 2022
Categories: Good Stuff, How To . . .Tags: Painting animals in watercolor, quick videos

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