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Striking a Balance With Pencil & Watercolor

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

Learn about the specific materials Bower uses to achieve the “perfect” marriage of pencil and watercolor.

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What’s important to know when featuring a building or other structure in a painting?

Artists Network — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:15:00 +0000

5 accomplished contemporary watercolorists share their tried-and-true advice.

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Artist Self-Portraits: Me, Myself, and I

Anne Hevener — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Though a long-standing tradition, self-portraits are often overlooked by many artists. These watercolorists showcase its creative potential.

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Abstract Art Ideas, Techniques and Tips for Every Medium

Artists Network — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:15:00 +0000

There’s nothing like the expressive freedom of abstract painting. Dig into our roundup of abstract art ideas and techniques from the pros! To modern eyes, abstract and abstract expressionist paintings can look so effortless and so familiar that we might forget how revolutionary abstract art was in the 20th century. Those paintings — and the artists who made them — set the art world on fire. Today, abstract and non-representational art is one of many rich, relevant genres of painting. But is it easy or effortless? Most artists would say no. Like representational art, painting successful abstract art takes practice and…

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Four Houses, a Watercolor Demo

Artists Network — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Eileen Sudzina uses swift observation and a unique approach to painting to infuse her streetscapes with dazzling color and light. Follow along as she walks through the stages of her piece Four Houses (watercolor on YUPO, 20×26), in this exclusive, members-only demonstration. Stage 1: I start by rinsing off the YUPO paper to prepare the…

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Feeding the Creative Spirit

Artists Network — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Follow along with Dylan Pierce as he shares his approach, materials, and steps to bring a figure to life with watercolor.

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Connecting With Joy

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

Inspired by his myriad trips to Africa, Dylan Pierce has created a body of work that’s not only technically astounding, but also exceptionally communicative.

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A Moment of Joy

John Parks — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Learn the secrets of the work that won the Grand Prize Award in the 40th Annual Artists Magazine Art Competition

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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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