STREAMLINE PUBLISHING Presents a FREE Live Event

A Watercolor Artist's Guide to 

Confidence, Success & Artistic Growth

• A Roundtable Discussion •

with John Salminen & Barbara Nechis

 ON DEMAND REPLAY

 Original Broadcast
Thursday, December 7

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  • INTERACTIVE: SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS TO THE PANEL IN ADVANCE
  • ​DISCOVER HOW TO FIND YOUR 'SIGNATURE STYLE'
  • ​GAIN IMPORTANT INSIGHTS TO GROWING YOUR ART CAREER
  • QUALIFY FOR EXCLUSIVE DEALS AND GIVEAWAYS
• JOIN US FOR THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY •
Two award-winning artists reveal the steps to find your signature style, win critical acclaim, and navigate toward a successful life as a watercolor master 
(without "selling out", doubting your ability, or making uncomfortable compromises) 
Meet Our Special Guest Panelists
CORNELIA HERNES
Cornelia was born and raised in Norway and from the onset of her oil painting pursuits in her late teens, she was particularly interested in rendering the human form and emotive expressions through portraiture and mythological motifs. During the course of her artistic and academic training she further developed a deep affection for the genres of still life, interiors and nature motifs. 

Cornelia achieved a Bachelors of Fine Arts with Distinction from The University of Victoria, BC, Canada in 2003. Following her BFA degree, she pursued a classical realist training at The Florence Academy of Art in Italy. She was a principal instructor at the Florence academy of art from 2007-2020. In 2018 Cornelia transitioned to online teaching and she now works with students across the globe with painting tutorials and online teaching.

STEPHEN BAUMAN
Stephen Bauman was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1980, and his family soon after that relocated to Miami, Florida, where he followed his older brother into the world of graffiti. His early exposure to this art — the constant presence of paints and sketchbooks in his childhood home and frequent trips to local walls and warehouses — provided the younger Bauman with a strong foundation of the basics of design and drawing. 

But it was the years he spent from 2003 to 2009 studying and later teaching in Italy that enabled him to make a tremendous leap as an artist. His instructors taught him to look at the human figure, to see beauty in its proportions — to not, for example, draw the eyes and nose as distinct elements of the face, but to study the structures and anatomy of the head and to draw the “atmosphere” around the model. They taught him to see all over again. 

Meet Your Panelists
John Salminen
John Salminen is world renowned for his expertise in both abstract and realistic styles. With a Master's in art, he actively contributes to the global art community through workshops, presentations, and various roles in prestigious art societies, including the American Watercolor Society. John has received over 250 awards globally and is also the President of the International Masters of Watercolour Association in Shanghai and the first American member of the Australian Watercolour Institute. 
Barbara Nechis
An accomplished watercolor artist, Barbara Nechis has evolved from painting traditional landscapes to creating unique abstract works, focusing on emotional and intuitive expression. With a BA in History and Fine Arts and an MS, Barbara has conducted seminars worldwide. Barbara has served as a juror and board member for the American Watercolor Society and her work is featured in over 40 publications and notable collections, including the Butler Institute of American Art. 
Meet Your Hosts
ERIC RHOADS
Eric Rhoads is the founder of Streamline Publishing, Inc. A fixture in the world of art instruction, Eric is a plein air and studio painter, the publisher of the magazines PleinAir and Fine Art Connoisseur, and the host of various painters virtual events like Plein Air Live, Realism Live, Watercolor Live and Pastel Live. You can meet him in person at the annual Plein Air Convention and Expo or on one of his publisher’s invitational painting trips. 
KellY kane
PleinAir Magazine and American Watercolor Weekly Editor-in-Chief Kelly Kane has more than 20 years experience in art publishing. She has interviewed many of the preeminent artists of our time and written numerous articles about painting, drawing, art education, and art history.

REMEMBER: When you join us for this event, you’ll be eligible to win 1 of 3 tickets we’ll be giving away to Streamline Publishing’s Realism Live Virtual Event + Beginner’s Day, November 9-12, 2022 (a $594 value!)

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