watercolor

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In the 2010s, her watercolor portraits of U.S. congresswomen went viral for their commentary on political portraiture and the “power suit.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Nonfarmale’s transfer was deemed perfectly done, but discolored varnish was removed, holes and cracks were repaired, and, as is modern practice, restored areas were made congruent with the rest by delicate watercolor cross-hatching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

For me, the usual suspects appear: swimming, dancing, watercolor painting, riding my bike — ideally by a body of water — and, crucially, cooking.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

First, he’ll paint the silver with a special type of quick drying white watercolor paint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

I’m lucky Mr. Ward leaves brushes and watercolor paper for me to use, though I ain’t gonna tell him that.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes