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FROM THE STUDIO

Journal

Painting techniques, sculpture installations, workshops and news from Colette Pitcher's studio in Greeley, Colorado.

Explore Colette Pitcher’s artist journal for insights on painting, watercolor techniques, art education, creative projects, e

SEPTEMBER 26. 2018

Golden Artist Educator Program 2018

After applying to Golden to be considered for the Artist Educator Program, I was excited to be selected to go to the training in New Orleans.

December 30, 2016

Set Goals for a Happy New Year!

Goal setting time! I love the new year. It's like the do-over button gets hit and we have a fresh slate before us.

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April 27, 2016

Doorway to Color

This doorway in New Orleans caught my eye because of the shape, shadows, and color. It is the perfect lesson to demonstrate layering.

Watercolor painting by fine artist Colette Pitcher

July 30, 2015

Waterlogue App Versus Colette

There's a nifty app named Waterlogue that turns a photograph into a watercolor painting with the touch of a button. Is the computer a worthy opponent to the artist?

Fine art sculpture by Colette Pitcher

December 14, 2016

www.First-RespondersUSA.com

"Every Day a Hero" has been reproduced as a collectible sculpture — an eight inch version of the life size piece created as a response to 9-11.

Fine art sculpture by Colette Pitcher

December 14, 2016

www.First-RespondersUSA.com

Want to make better paintings? Plan. Thumbnail drawings are small compositions that let you work out ideas before committing to a finished painting.

Watercolor painting by fine artist Colette Pitcher

February 12, 2016

YouTube/Artbycolette

Check out some fun free quick painting demos: "It's a great day to paint . . ." on my YouTube channel Artbycolette.

Fine art sculpture by Colette Pitcher

February 12, 2016

2015 Sculptures Placed

We filled the year with fun, hard work, and lots of completed projects — from Woodward, Oklahoma to Ludington, Michigan.

Watercolor painting by fine artist Colette Pitcher

July 16, 2015

Unify Your Painting with a Colorful Underpainting

This painting began with a colorful abstract wash of watercolor in primary colors, creating a dream-like state around the figures.

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