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A Few of My Favorite Things
It’s not that I’m unimpressed by raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens. It’s just that my favorite...
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The dual roles of concept and imagination
I don’t think as artists that we give much thought to all the studies that have been done...
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Etiquette for Artists at Plein Air Painting Festivals
I’ve participated in many plein air painting festivals over the years. Now with the plein air painting season...
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Working Out The Kinks of Water-Mixable Oils
I paint with both water-mixable oils and traditional oils, and I get a wide variety of responses when...
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Resolutions That Stick
WOW, I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a bit “over-stuffed” with holiday cheer right now. It’s...
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My Favorite Thing – Tina Garrett
“What appeared to interest him more than anything else when I arrived was to know what music I...
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Sketching For Painting
Ever since beginning college level art courses, I’ve been advised by my instructors to always carry a sketch...
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My Favorite Thing – Aimee Erickson
Sketchbooks: When I was little I sometimes drew in my journal. In college we were assigned to keep...
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OPA 2015 Western Exhibition Winner Spotlight
Johne P. Richardson Johne P. Richardson was awarded the Gold Medal, a $4,000 cash award funded by OPA,...
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Summer 2015 Online Showcase Award Winners
Marci Oleszkiewicz Marci Oleszkiewicz was awarded the Gold Medal, a $3,000 cash award fundedDorothy Driehaus Mellin and the...
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