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Playing the Odds

Artists Network — Tue, 14 May 2024 06:15:00 +0000

The rule of odds is one of the simplest—yet most dramatic—design principles you can apply to your composition and painting process.

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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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Movement, Excitement, Energy

John Parks — Tue, 07 May 2024 06:15:00 +0000

The paintings of Jeff Steiner breathe life into urban and small-town street scenes, transforming everyday views into dynamic compositions.

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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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5 Things That Changed My Creative Process

Artists Network — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Burning Question: How did a change in surface or tool—or an outside influence—change your art or process in a meaningful way? Five esteemed watercolor artists answer this question, sharing the impact that a change in their creative process—whether material, technical, or philosophical—has had on their work and how it’s led to more meaningful artistic expression. What change or changes have you made that have positively impacted your work? And is it time to consider introducing new influences once again? Laurin McCracken “For many years, I used very small brushes—Nos. 00, 0, and 1—to paint details. Then, Ricard Escoda showed me…

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Painting Light on Water

Artists Network — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:15:00 +0000

With the highest tides in the world, Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy is a wellspring of inspiration for artist Poppy Balser. By Robert K. Carsten “I think of watercolor as a medium for which the actual characteristics of the paint matter as much as the hues,” says Poppy Balser, a Canadian artist who’ll be offering instruction in the latest series of Artists Classroom @Home online learning events at ArtistsNetwork. “I love the ability to create soft edges and the suggestion of translucency. I like to let wet colors mingle on the paper for a shimmering sense of light.” An avid…

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Snapshots in Time: Using Photos to Paint the Figure

Artists Network — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:15:00 +0000

When taken with care, photographic references can inform the mood of a portrait and help you capture a model’s emotional interior. By Ted Nuttall My assertion that good figure and portrait paintings can be accomplished from photographic reference is often met with raised eyebrows by advocates of painting from a live model. While I agree that there can be pitfalls to working from photographs, I like to think my paintings depict a moment of expression and emotion that can most effectively be captured with a camera. Those moments are the essence of my work. Have Something to Say From the…

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Light in Winter

awilliams — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:50:27 +0000

Montreal artist Shari Blaukopf braves serious cold to capture views of her city all year long.

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Master of the Moment

Artists Network — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:01:34 +0000

Inspired by the picturesque scenery of his own hometown, Merrill A. Bailey painted watercolors that captured the beauty and charm of mid-century America—and the attention of New York City art dealers.

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How Can I Make this Painting Better? 5 Lessons for Making Watercolor Magic

Anne Hevener — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:15:00 +0000

What is it that takes a painting from mediocre to magical? There is, of course, no one single answer. In fact, there are probably as many ways to strengthen the power of a painting as there are ways to ruin it! Here’s one thing we do know: You won’t get there if you don’t keep pushing. As a work is progressing, ask yourself: What can I do to make this painting even better? For the following five artists—all of whom have been repeat finalists in the Splash/Best of Watercolor Art Competition—asking that question was a habit, and doing so has…

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Creativity Challenge: A Painting in Two Colors

Susan Abbott — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:04:31 +0000

Learn how an extremely limited palette is all that’s needed to explore value and temperature—and take on the world.

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Burning Question: What’s important to know when painting a snowy landscape in watercolor?

Artists Network — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 19:13:30 +0000

What you to know when painting a snowy landscape in watercolor.

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Working With a Familiar Face

Anne Hevener — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:46:27 +0000

Michael Holter explores the subject of self portraits in watercolor painting.

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Sweet Spot

Christine Proskow — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:54:24 +0000

Luscious color and mouth-watering realism lend Judy Nunno’s still lifes a sense of joy and visual delight.

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Figuratively Speaking

Artists Network — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:44:25 +0000

Putting people in a scene can be tricky. These pointers will help you make your figures simple, but credible.

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Course-Correcting a Close-Up

Artists Network — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:39:22 +0000

Not every painting goes as planned, but Christine Misencik-Bunn confidently proves there’s always the opportunity to fix it along the way.

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