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The Globetrotting Painter

Artists Network — Fri, 17 May 2024 18:15:00 +0000

For Daud Akhriev, being immersed in vibrant locales around the world and using watercolors to capture his impressions are fundamental to his creative process.

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Varnishing for Oil Painters: A Simple Guide

Scott Maier — Fri, 17 May 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Understand the fundamentals, various types, application, removal, and necessary tools for varnishing.

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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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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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Famous Examples of Motherhood in Art — Take Our Quiz!

Artists Network — Fri, 10 May 2024 06:15:00 +0000

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All in for Aluminum with NEW Legion Aluminum Panels

Scott Maier — Wed, 08 May 2024 14:54:23 +0000

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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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Breakthrough Paint Along: Excel at Portraying Flowerbeds

gbuffington — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:18:46 +0000

With Johannes Vloothuis Step into a world of artistic wonder at our upcoming workshop, where popular artist Johannes Vloothuis will guide you in capturing the serene beauty of a flower bed in pastels. Learn to master the play of light and shadow, as you paint the enchanting dance of sunlight on petals and the inviting…

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Paint Along 116: Apply the Power of Leading Lines in Your Landscape Paintings

gbuffington — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:01:27 +0000

with Johannes Vloothuis Join our livestream workshop, where you’ll uncover invaluable techniques for skillfully guiding the viewer’s eye through landscape paintings using leading lines. With the expert guidance of Johannes Vloothuis, you’ll discover how to craft artworks that entice viewers to immerse themselves in wandering around in your landscapes as you direct their focus towards…

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Paint Along 117: Portray Rocks in Landscape Paintings the Right Way

gbuffington — Mon, 06 May 2024 19:53:03 +0000

with Johannes Vloothuis In our landscape painting workshop, we tackle the tricky task of painting rocks head-on. They can be tough to get just right, but struggle no more! Master Johannes Vloothuis has tailored techniques to help you overcome this hurdle and bring those rocky landscapes to life. You’ll learn how to add more depth…

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Paint Along 114: Master Painting Dramatic Seascapes

gbuffington — Mon, 06 May 2024 19:29:51 +0000

with Johannes Vloothuis Dive into a world of artistic inspiration at our upcoming painting workshop focused on one of the easiest yet breathtaking painting themes! Immerse your viewers in the dynamic energy of the ocean, capturing its movement and power on canvas. Join master Johannes Vloothuis and the family of like-minded artists as we explore…

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Paint Along 115: Canvasing the Beauty of Zion National Park

gbuffington — Mon, 06 May 2024 19:15:58 +0000

with Johannes Vloothuis Unleash your artistic with the awe-inspiring beauty of Zion National in our exclusive painting workshop. Set against the backdrop of Zion’s iconic reddish-orange towering cliffs and verdant valleys, this workshop invites artists of all levels to portray this popular park’s breathtaking landscapes in your favorite medium. Led by master Johannes Vloothuis, you…

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The Essential Toolkit for DIY Picture Framing

Scott Maier — Fri, 03 May 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Whether you're mounting a piece for display or preparing your artwork for exhibition, these tools will make smaller framing tasks quick, easy, and affordable.

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Plein Air Primer

Michael Chesley Johnson — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:15:00 +0000

In Part 1 of a 2-part series about painting en plein air, Michael Chesley Johnson shares his best advice on what to take with you—and what to leave behind.

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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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