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Michele Clamp Watercolor

Watercolor Art and Instruction

I’m a full-time watercolor artist and teacher. I love painting and sharing with people all that I’ve learned over the years. I post regularly on my blog and run classes and workshops throughout the year. Some of my work is available for sale and I am honored by everyone who takes one into their homes. Also my husband says I buy far too many brushes.

New! A Selection of Small Prints Now Available

Free shipping on a range of small prints. Flowers, birds and New England scenes. Free shipping to the US.

Free ChromaMagic Online Munsell Tool Now Live

Munsell wheel at different values
Munsell wheel at different values

See the exact color definitions in your reference photos and test your color perception with the new online ChromaMagic Munsell tool.

Recent Tutorials

Penguin Watercolor Sketches
Birds Paintings Tutorials

Penguin Watercolor Sketches

Find out how to sketch a penguin watercolor, do a watercolor study and a final penguin painting. And video!
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Asaro Head Study
Exercises People

Asaro Head Study

It’s been a while since I’ve done any portrait painting. Getting warmed up by doing some Asarohead practice. Very useful...
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Exercises Still Life

Apple Color Study – Session 2

Apple Study. Michele Clamp. Oil on panel. 5”x7” This is the apple color study - session 2 (session 1 is...
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Exercises Still Life

Oil Painting Surfaces – A Cautionary Tale

Two Apples. Michele Clamp. Oil on panel. 5”x7” Yes I never thought the title would be 'oil painting surfaces- a...
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10YR Munsell Chart – Can I Match it?
Exercises

10YR Munsell Chart – Can I Match it?

A 10YR Munsell chart wouldn't have meant anything to me 2 years ago. But learning to think about color in...
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Flowers Still Life Tutorials

Beginning Watercolor Session of Sunflowers

Progression Photos of a Sunflower Painting Class Keep those darks in reserve until the lights are in Today was the...
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