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Watercolor Demonstrations
by Ellen A. Fountain, N.W.S.

Batt Raid - watercolor and mixed media painting by Ellen A. Fountain
Try a Little Parody
"Batt Raid - You Asked for It, Miles"


See this work in progress and read my comments about how and why I painted it.
Border Clash - watercolor painting by Ellen A. Fountain


Tongue-in-Cheek Symbolism
"Border Clash"


The politics and culture along the US/Mexican border is the subject — Follow the painting from start to finish and read my comments on techniques and content.

Mellow Yellow, watercolor painting by Ellen A. Fountain
Painting a Cactus Flower
"Mellow Yellow"


Starting with a photo, I show how I got from that to a completed painting.
Testing Larry's Theory - watercolor with ink painting by Ellen A. Fountain
Try a Little Humor
"Testing Larry's Theory"


An interview with a well-known southwest artist inspired this painting.
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