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Light in Winter

Montreal artist Shari Blaukopf braves serious cold to capture views of her city all year long. This post is only available to members. The post Light in Winter appeared first on Artists Network.

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Snapshots in Time: Using Photos to Paint the Figure 

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...

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Painting Light on Water 

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...

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5 Things That Changed My Creative Process 

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...

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

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

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Movement, Excitement, Energy

The paintings of Jeff Steiner breathe life into urban and small-town street scenes, transforming everyday views into dynamic compositions. The post Movement, Excitement, Energy appeared first on...

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Have Sketchbook, Will Travel

Suhita Shirodkar shares her passion for travel sketching with these tips for capturing the moment in her sketchbook. This post is only available to members. The post Have Sketchbook, Will Travel...

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Playing the Odds

The rule of odds is one of the simplest—yet most dramatic—design principles you can apply to your composition and painting process. The post Playing the Odds appeared first on Artists Network.

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A Moment of Joy

Learn the secrets of the work that won the Grand Prize Award in the 40th Annual Artists Magazine Art Competition The post A Moment of Joy appeared first on Artists Network.

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Connecting With Joy

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. The post Connecting With Joy appeared first...

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Feeding the Creative Spirit

Follow along with Dylan Pierce as he shares his approach, materials, and steps to bring a figure to life with watercolor. This post is only available to members. The post Feeding the Creative Spirit...

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Four Houses, a Watercolor Demo

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...

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Abstract Art Ideas, Techniques and Tips for Every Medium

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...

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Artist Self-Portraits: Me, Myself, and I

Though a long-standing tradition, self-portraits are often overlooked by many artists. These watercolorists showcase its creative potential. The post Artist Self-Portraits: Me, Myself, and I appeared...

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

5 accomplished contemporary watercolorists share their tried-and-true advice. The post What’s important to know when featuring a building or other structure in a painting? appeared first on Artists...

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Striking a Balance With Pencil & Watercolor

Learn about the specific materials Bower uses to achieve the “perfect” marriage of pencil and watercolor. This post is only available to members. The post Striking a Balance With Pencil &...

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