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Unlike most watercolor works of art, Ross Barbera uses what is considered a light and liquid medium on hard, raw surfaces.

Attending the International Visual Literacy Conference at the Toledo Museum of Art was an inspiring experience, the museum is a gem. Entering buildings designed by architects Frank O. Gehry, the auditorium by Edward B. Green, and the glass pavilion by Kazuyo Sejima, transformed the experience of looking at art.

While looking at Morris Graves/Rain, the viewer is transported into the scene feeling the pouring rain.  Kay Russell is a  watercolorist and retired professor at the City College of San Francisco.

The Little Prince was originally written in French with origional watercolor illustrations  xupéry created for the book, but it was not published in French until two years after his death.

Emily Carr was fascinated by the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast which led her to painting striking totem poles and forest scenes.

Every sale in the Museum Store supports the Center’s exhibitions and programs. The Store carries the works of more than 100 WNY artists, from jewelry to pottery, handbags, totes, books, and more, directly benefitting our local artisans. Shop online or in person! Members receive 10% off of all purchases.

Watercolor painter Charles E. Burchfield, at his best, was a conduit through which nature spoke.

The beloved mischievous bunny, Peter Rabbit did not just have to outwit Farmer Mc Gregor he had to be carful of what he was stealing from his garden; rabbits can’t eat mushrooms.

Watercolors have been around for hundreds of years but in this modern age, like all forms of tactile art, most techniques are going digital.

Marilyn Manson…singer, writer, director, composer, photographer, and watercolorist. For well over two decades, Manson has taken Hollywood by storm with his unique appearance.