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More than Ordinary
In Robert Henri’s classic book “The Art Spirit,” he speaks of “more than ordinary moments of existence.” A...
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The Art of Gradation
One of the more overlooked technical devices in creating a painting with sophisticated interest, is gradation. Although it...
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On Workshops – Can't get there? Bring 'em here!
So many great artists, so many great places to see them, just not possible? Bring them to you!...
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My Favorite Photo-Editing Tool: Instagram. Right on your Phone.
There are moments when I feel like I’ve been waiting my whole life for the iPhone and Instagram...
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Debra Joy Groesser Interview
Debra Groesser is a signature member of the American Impressionist Society, American Plains Artists, and Plein Air Artists...
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The Value of Color Charts
My advice—my plea to you—is to do the charts for your sake. (Do not use mine.) The charts...
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Highlights and Specularity
Highlights can give snap and sparkle to a subject, but they’re not just a bunch of white dots...
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Mobile Masters Make Art Instruction Accesible to Artist Anywhere
CLAYTON J. BECK III-AN ARTIST WITH CHARACTER FIGURE PAINTING WORKSHOP AT THE WOODLANDS ART LEAGUE, Sept. 8th-12th/14 The...
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What’s the Concept?
Paul Strisik was a master artist and teacher. He authored a couple of important books: The Art of...
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Diane Massey Dunbar Revisited
After I posted one of Dunbar’s paintings of a glass jar on my Facebook page, an admirer of...
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