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15 Tips to Promote Color Confidence

Artists Network — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:15:00 +0000

15 tips to develop your color confidence.

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Color Triads That Make My Day

Artists Network — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:15:00 +0000

Learn how to use color triads to evoke a particular day, time, season, place or mood.

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It’s the Little Things

Artists Network — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:15:00 +0000

See how Remington Robinson creates his mini plein air paintings.

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Artist Colonies

Cynthia Close — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:15:00 +0000

See how artists colonies have played an important role in the art world by providing inspiration, collaboration, and economic support for artists.

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A Golden Glow

Artists Network — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Learn how to create stunning effects in your pastels. Add a glistening effect to your pastel paintings by adding gold leaf to your work.

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Studio Snapshots: Heidi Jung Brings the Outdoors In

Jenn Rein — Fri, 31 May 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Find inspiration inHeidi Jung's nature- and botanical-inspired artwork using sumi ink and Mylar.

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We the People

Artists Network — Fri, 24 May 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Mary Whyte’s groundbreaking watercolor portrait series honoring veterans depicting military veterans of all ages, from all walks of life.

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Giving Nature Her Due

Jenn Rein — Tue, 21 May 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Heidi Jung recasts the glory of the botanical world with a compelling, innovative use of sumi ink and charcoal on Mylar.

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How Did She Do That?

Artists Network — Thu, 16 May 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Unlock artistic lessons from a 19th-century portrait by Cecilia Beaux in this analysis of her work.

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Have Sketchbook, Will Travel

Suhita Shirodkar — Fri, 10 May 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Suhita Shirodkar shares her passion for travel sketching with these tips for capturing the moment in her sketchbook.

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6 Artists Reveal Their Secrets on How to Avoid Overworking a Painting

Artists Network — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Have you ever had the following internal dialogue with yourself after “completing” a painting? “This looks great! Well, maybe it could use a little more color in this section … and maybe those brushstrokes would be more subtle if they were evened out a bit … I don’t know, but I guess I’ll give it…

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A Closer Look: The Romantic Vision of J.M.W. Turner

John Parks — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:15:00 +0000

In advance of the semiquincentennial anniversary of Turner’s birth, here’s a quick look at one of the greatest British artists of all time.

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Over 60 Competition: 10 Lessons for the Art Life

Scott Maier — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:15:00 +0000

10 Artists Magazine competition winners share their best advice for beginning artists.

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On the Shelf – 3 Books on Creative Self-Discovery

Artists Network — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Three books that deliver fresh inspiration and insight on your artistic journey.

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Face Your Fears

Artists Network — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:15:00 +0000

In many ways, artists are like inventors. We’re constantly trying to identify new ways to present our ideas visually—similar to the way an inventor is always working to create a new product. Of course, it’s impossible to design or invent anything without many failed attempts. Here are some tips on how to embrace failure in order to advance your goals. By Ann Strutz As artists, we often set high expectations. We think we should be able to step up to an easel and—voila!—a masterpiece appears. We sometimes forget that painting is a skill that needs practice, just like learning to…

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Six Ways Out of a Creative Rut

Artists Network — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:15:00 +0000

We asked six artists: What’s something you do to overcome a creative rut? Michael Reardon There are a few methods I use to work through those periodic ruts. One is simply to sit down and draw. Another is to try something new. But the most reliable fix I’ve found is to travel. Going somewhere and seeing something new is always exciting. This past summer, I found myself in a bit of a rut, but then, in September, I had the opportunity to teach a workshop in Alaska. I returned from the trip completely re-energized. Who knew that glaciers could be…

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