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This is a composition that is very similar to one I did earlier this year with Daniel Smith watercolor paints. I wanted to do a variation on it but using the newly formulated Sennelier watercolor paints that I received in the mail a few days ago. I participated in a blind-study involving the previous Sennelier watercolor paint formulation in 2010. The results of the blind-study resulted in a reformulation of the Sennelier watercolor paint line which involved a highly concentrated paint coupled with an increase in the amount of honey in the mix. The result is a very heavily pigmented yet easy-to-work-with watercolor paint that is more vibrant than almost any other brand of paint I have used in the past. The waxiness of the previous formulation is completely gone and the work-ability of the paint is incredible. I had a great time experimenting with glazing and building the colors and complexity up in this piece. The new Sennelier paints have jumped to the top of my list of favorit...

Welcome to the online print fulfillment center for Tacoma, Washington watercolor artist Ken Powers and Powers Fine Art Studio. Recently named as one of the "21 Artists to Watch in 2012" by SkinnyArtist.com, the artist's watercolor paintings can be found in numerous public and private collections throughout the world as well as on the set of ABC Studio's hit television series "Desperate Housewives." Contact information for the artist can be found on this site as well as purchasing information for his original paintings and prints. Connect: Website | FAA Artist Page | Facebook | Google+ | Twitter