Watercolorist Tom Fancesconi may have always been artistic, but he acknowledges that to be good at any art form takes work. And work he put in. He attended art classes in the evenings while working a 9 to 5. He painted in every bit of spare time before realizing that it was time to take the leap to full time artist.
Art is a choice and no one represents that truth more so than watercolorist Jeanne Dobie. Yes, Dobie was encouraged as a child, but learning to paint doesn't come with the sweep of a magic wand. Dobie set painting challenges for herself and set her sights high. She changed her approach so that she could still create art (and improve at her art) while raising her five children. Don't have time this weekend to paint? Get inspired to find time with Jeanne Dobie.
Watercolorist Kris Preslan did not attend art school. In fact, it was in an art class in collge that an art instructor told her she should quit painting. And she did for forty years. But discovering a Michael's painting class changed all of that. From that first class, Preslan went out into the world or art and found the information she needed to improve her art. She created her own art school by consuming books and magazines and workshops.
Watercolorist Dennis Albetski attended art school but went into illustration as a career. It was years later after learning more about the business side of art did he launch his fine art career. His love of drawing and painting people has inspired him for 25 years and has earned him many awards in the process.
Watercolorist Kathleen Ballard was an artistic child, but it wasn't until about 20 years ago did she realize that watercolor was her calling. Once she tried the medium, she was hooked. Ballard works in series as different as florals and foils. And in 2006, she took the leap to become a full time artist.
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