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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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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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