Matthew Bird is an award-winning watercolor artist who has devised a revolutionary technique in varnishing that will allow you to skip the glass frame! He applies this to his work regularly, and the results are both innovative and beautiful.

In Artists Podcast, artist and host, Scott Maier, looks for answers to the question "What does it take to make a breakthrough as an artist?" We bring you conversations with today's top practicing artists to discuss issues and challenges artists face as you look to build a healthy, sustainable, and expansive artistic practice. In this episode, Matthew Bird shares his history and insights he's gained over years on his journey to become one of today's top watercolor artists.

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