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Artists Network — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Try one or more of these seven resuscitative ideas for breathing new life into a failing painting. By Yael Maimon We’ve all experienced those feelings…

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Artists Network — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Painting landscapes en plein air requires both intuition and observation—and working on a large surface can increase your aptitude for both. By Joe Paquet Working large in the field amounts to a direct conversation with nature. I didn’t always understand this. For many years, I worked up my smaller field studies in the studio, trying…

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

A new exhibition featuring the welded-metal masks of artist Suzanne Benton celebrates the indomitable female spirit. By Cynthia Close Pioneering feminist artist Suzanne Benton’s career…

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

Lynn Welker’s abstract paintings are spare sanctuaries in a disorderly world. By Michael Gormley Lynn Welker’s semi-abstract inventions, created using a direct-painting plus collage technique, reference Pablo Picasso’s and George Braque’s early cubist experiments. Welker, who attended the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning in the mid-�?0s, notes, “Picasso was very…

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gbuffington — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:52:14 +0000

With Johannes Vloothuis Foliage emerges as the predominant feature in landscapes. Aspiring artists often lean heavily on reference photos and plein air experiences when painting them. Yet, the true test arises in transitioning from these sources to the final artwork, where artists must innovate fresh renditions of trees that transcend mere imitation. Master artist Johannes…

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Artists Network — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:15:00 +0000

In observation of Women’s History Month �?as we celebrate the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society �?we want to call out…

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Artists Network — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:15:00 +0000

Albert Handell on a Painting Moment That Opened a New Creative Path By Albert Handell One of the most significant moments of my painting life happened back in 1973 when I was living in Woodstock, N.Y. It started with a painting of a tree just outside my studio. It was a new idea for me…

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

Many artists struggle with how to determine when a painting is finished. When assessing the progress of your painting, use this checklist of considerations to…

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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 …

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Artists Network — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:15:00 +0000

For a quarter century, the annual Pastel 100 Competition has been recognizing the incredible skill and artistry of today’s pastel talents. By bringing forward 100…

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Christina Richards — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:15:00 +0000

The National Gallery London recently reunited two pastel and oil masterpieces after 250 years, offering a unique glimpse into the versatility of a visionary painter. The…

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Artists Network — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:15:00 +0000

Karl Martens combines meditation, Asian calligraphy, and a deep knowledge of birds to create extraordinary imagery in watercolor. By John A. Parks For Swedish artist Karl Martens, becoming an artist was an offshoot of a personal quest. “I actually have a hard time calling myself an artist,�?he says. “What I do is a way…

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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…

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Artists Network — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:15:00 +0000

In many ways, artists are like inventors. We’re constantly trying to identify new ways to present our ideas visually—similar to the way an inventor is…

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Artists Network — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:15:00 +0000

Discover the art of capturing depth and perspective in landscape painting. By Vladislav Yeliseyev Whether working en plein air or from photographs, landscape painters have…

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Artists Network — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:20:00 +0000

Plein air painter Kathleen McDonnell uses color and light to imbue her snowy landscapes with a strong sense of mood. By Michael Chesley Johnson Kathleen McDonnell’s western New York home is surrounded by evergreens, which often serve as subjects for her paintings. “Living in the woods has helped me build a connection with the landscape,�?#8230;

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