Course-Correcting a Close-Up
Not every painting goes as planned, but Christine Misencik-Bunn confidently proves there’s always the opportunity to fix it along the way. The post Course-Correcting a Close-Up appeared first on...
View ArticleFiguratively Speaking
Putting people in a scene can be tricky. These pointers will help you make your figures simple, but credible. The post Figuratively Speaking appeared first on Artists Network.
View ArticleSweet Spot
Luscious color and mouth-watering realism lend Judy Nunno’s still lifes a sense of joy and visual delight. This post is only available to members. The post Sweet Spot appeared first on Artists Network.
View ArticleWorking With a Familiar Face
Michael Holter explores the subject of self portraits in watercolor painting. This post is only available to members. The post Working With a Familiar Face appeared first on Artists Network.
View ArticleBurning Question: What’s important to know when painting a snowy landscape in...
What you to know when painting a snowy landscape in watercolor. The post Burning Question: What’s important to know when painting a snowy landscape in watercolor? appeared first on Artists Network.
View ArticleCreativity Challenge: A Painting in Two Colors
Learn how an extremely limited palette is all that’s needed to explore value and temperature—and take on the world. The post Creativity Challenge: A Painting in Two Colors appeared first on Artists...
View ArticleHow Can I Make this Painting Better? 5 Lessons for Making Watercolor Magic
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...
View ArticleMaster of the Moment
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....
View ArticleLight 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.
View ArticleSnapshots 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...
View ArticlePainting 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...
View Article5 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleMovement, 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...
View ArticleHave 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...
View ArticlePlaying 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.
View ArticleA 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.
View ArticleConnecting 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...
View ArticleFeeding 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...
View ArticleFour 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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