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Virtuosos of the OPA Exhibition at New York's Salmagundi Club
David A Leffel OPAM Bio David A Leffel OPAM was awarded the Gold Medal, a $3,800 cash award...
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Dear Dad
This article is part of our Painting Partners series and is written by Kathie’s husband, Buddy Odom. Dear...
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My Favorite Thing – Susan Hotard
I have many favorite things. I was going to state that Bridgman’s Complete Guide to Drawing From Life,...
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The Gallery Artist Relationship – Q&A with Scott Jones
Scott Jones serves as the General Manager of Legacy Galleries (Scottsdale, AZ, Jackson, WY and Bozeman MT), among...
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Wife’s Life with Artist is Gilded and Rich in Memories
In the years Barbara has spent with Michael John Carter, she has mothered their two children, earned a...
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Finding Community, Finding Mentors
Several months ago, my husband and I moved from Dallas, TX, to Denver, CO. While we moved primarily...
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My Favorite Thing – Ann Kraft Walker
A pointed Q-Tip. A tip ( pun intended ) I learned from Casey Baugh. They are great to...
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Stuff I Wish Someone Had Told Me
You probably already know the following things, which I have slowly picked up over the years, but just...
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Notes: Painting Subjects in Motion
The success of American Pharaoh in this year’s Triple Crown recalled some lessons I learned years ago from...
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Mounting Finished Paintings on Paper (or Canvas) to Board
Lately, I’ve been experimenting with painting in oil on paper and unstretched canvas. These paintings are easier to...
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