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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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My Favorite Thing – Barbara Schilling
About 8 years ago I purchased an inventory program for my Mac. It has been indispensable. The particular...
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Frame Makeover
Refinish those old frames!! As artists we all seem to accumulate those frames that we just don’t know...
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Notan Sketch VS. iPhone 6
“Notan” is a Japanese term referring to exploring the harmony between light and dark. Artists use Notan sketches...
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Getting the Most Out of Your Camera
Just about every representational artist knows the benefits of painting from life. The naked eye can see far...
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My Favorite Thing – Lori Putnam
Solvent Free Gel by Gamblin Artist Colors is one of my very favorite things. It is odorless, CLEAR,...
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