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Artist Spotlite - Interview with Artist Michael G. Hughes
2007-12-18 19:21:00 Known for his highly practiced and refined pencil techniques, Florida Artist Michael G. Hughes captures the energy and fleeting moment of nature, in his unique drawings. Be sure to check out Michael’s Artwork at his website at the following URL: http://www.artistsites.org/MichaelHughesD rawings/ THE INTERVIEW Q - What medium ... More About: Interview
Creating Equine Art By Donna Ridgway
2007-12-13 23:45:00 The following articles are by the very talented Equine Artist Donna Ridgway. Even if you are not interested in producing Equine Art, you will still find this series of articles interesting and informative. If you enjoy this information, please do take a moment to drop Donna an email and let her know. Be sure to also ... More About: Creating
Christmas Face Painting
2007-12-04 04:11:00 Fancy trying your hand at Christmas face painting for the kids this year? Maybe you’ll be doing face painting at a Christmas party, Winter festival or Church gatherings perhaps? Well I want to make it really easy for you to start face painting this Christmas, even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush brush before! Pauline Keogh and I have ... More About: Painting , Face , Face Painting
Form and Features in Portrait Painting Explained
2007-11-26 03:35:00 By Jimmy Cox In portrait painting there is the matter of representing the human features: notably the eye, ear, nose and mouth. Of these, the easiest to do are usually the ear and the nose. The ear is a complicated thing in appearance to be sure, but excepting for its size and general set and shape ... More About: Drawing , Painting , Features , Portrait , Form
Technique of Watercolor Painting: WC07 PLANNING
2007-11-07 15:36:00 Technique of Watercolor Painting : WC07 PLANNINGBy John Blenkin Plan or not to Plan? The outcome of the painting will be vitally affected by the decision to either plan the work or starting head down without any idea how the painting will finish. It is not a matter of preference but of personality. To a great extent the ... More About: Planning , Technique
Use Pastels To Enhance Your Command Of Colors By Karl Sultana
2007-10-27 08:12:00 Use Pastels To Enhance Your Command Of Colors By Karl Sultana Because of its ease of handling, pastel is an excellent medium for a beginning painter to learn about color or become more familiar with the various pigments derived from diverse sources and how effectively they blend, contrast, or complement one another. Plan Colors in Advance A good color ... More About: Ulta
Halloween Face Painting
2007-10-09 11:16:00 Halloween is only weeks away and its a great time for face painting! So, now is the time to start practicing halloween face painting, if you want to be ready for the halloween rush! Halloween face painting is fun for the whole family, children and adults. You can use either full face face painting designs or simple ... More About: Painting , Face , Halloween , Face Painting , Ween
Spontaneous Painting - An Activity For The Whole Family?
2007-09-29 16:28:00 Art does not always have to be created for the purpose of impressing others, or for making money, or for a competition in an art show. Art can be personal and therapeutic or simply a fun and enjoyable way to share your time with your friends and family. Sometimes I do not feel ... More About: Family , Painting , Spontaneous , Gauche
Face Painting Ideas Using Stick On Jewels
2007-09-15 14:38:00 Here?s one of my favorite face painting ideas: Stick on jewels! Stick on jewels can also add a whole new dimension to your face painting, transforming your face paintings from amateur to pro. And they?re so easy to use even kids can do it. First of all make sure that the area of skin you are placing the ... More About: Ideas , Jewels , Painting , Face
How to Face Paint - Getting Started!
2007-08-07 07:45:00 By Philadelphia Tivoli (Guest Blogger from Face Paint ingTips.com) Out of all the different painting styles, face painting is definately the most interactive and I think it’s the most fun too! Just think about learning how to face paint…I mean you get to paint on a moving talking canvas…how could it not be fun?! It’s is a great way to ... More About: Face Painting
Oil Painting Techniques - The Many Ways to Apply Oil Paint
2007-07-30 23:44:00 Oil paint is one of the most versatile and adaptable painting mediums in existence today. There are many techniques and effects possible with oil paint. Oil paint can be applied in thin transparent glazes or washes, or the paint can be mixed to a thick buttery consistency and applied using a painting knife. There really ... More About: Painting , Oil Painting , Paint , Nique , The Man
Oil Painting Video Lesson - The Springhouse Completed?
2007-07-30 17:25:00 Art Instruction Video Clips, Oil Painting , oil painting demo, oil painting demonstrations, oil painting videoShare This More About: Lesson , Esso , Oil Painting
Oil Painting Video Lesson - ?The SpringHouse? Part 2
2007-07-24 23:07:00 Art Instruction Video ClipsShare This More About: Painting , Part , Lesson , Esso
Oil Painting Video Lesson - ?The Spring House? - Part 1
2007-07-20 23:20:00 Art Instruction Video Clips, oil painting demo, oil painting demonstration, oil painting lesson, oil painting videoShare This More About: House , Painting , Spring , Part
An Introduction to Pastel Drawing & Painting
2007-07-07 04:57:00 Pastels are a wonderful medium to work with. If you are used to painting in wet mediums like oils and acrylics then you should give pastels a try. They are a very refreshing and enjoyable approach to creating art. This article will introduce you to the various pastel mediums that are available as well as ... More About: Drawing , Painting , Introduction , Intro , Paint
Oil Painting Supplies - Guide For Beginners
2007-07-06 00:27:00 When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I remember my first trip to my local art supply store. I recall my feeling of utter confusion as I perused the aisles. This particular art store had every tube of paint, brush, medium and canvas known to man, far too many choices for a confused ... More About: Painting , Guide , Supplies , Inti , Oil Painting
Oil Painting Lessons - Tips on Color Mixing and Theory
2007-07-05 23:07:00 When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I recall how intimidating it all seemed. With all of the various colors, mediums, brushes and other tools available, it was enough to make my head spin. While learning about the various brushes and mediums was a bit confusing, the biggest challenge for me was how to ... More About: Color , Painting , Tips , Theory , Inti
Testing Post
2007-07-05 22:45:00 Another test post. I do apologize. More great content coming soon. Thank you for patience while we work out bugs in our system. - Ralph Acrylic Painting Lessons, Articles & Tips Share This More About: Post , Testing
Beginners Acrylic Painting - What Palette and Brushes to Buy?
2007-07-05 20:31:00 Beginners Acrylic Paint ing - What Palette and Brushes to Buy?By Catherine Calder Starting a new hobby can be a bit daunting, don’t you think? There?s everything to buy and no previous knowledge about what to get. You go into a store and the range is huge. ?I?m just beginning with acrylic paints and I only ... More About: Inti , Acrylic Paint
Test Post
2007-07-04 22:28:00 This is just a test post. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks for understanding. - Ralph Acrylic Painting Lessons, Articles & Tips Share This More About: Post , Test
Art Instruction Video Clearance Sale!
2007-07-02 19:13:00 window.document.getElementById('post-93') .parentNode.className += ' adhesive_post'; Demand for the VHS format is declining so we are reducing our limited supply of Art Instruction al Video s in the VHS format. Now is your chance to save 50% on these high quality VHS art instruction videos from some of the nations finest artists and teachers. Click here to browse through our collection ... More About: Tips , Sale , Clearance
Art Instruction Video Clearance Sale!
2007-07-02 19:13:00 window.document.getElementById('post-93') .parentNode.className += ' adhesive_post'; Demand for the VHS format is declining so we are reducing our limited supply of Art Instruction al Video s in the VHS format. Now is your chance to save 50% on these high quality VHS art instruction videos from some of the nations finest artists and teachers. Click here to browse through our collection ... More About: Tips , Sale , Clearance
Recommended Watercolor Palette
2007-06-29 02:38:00 You may already have your own preference for watercolors, if you don’t, or if you are feeling adventurous, you may want to give the following palette of colors a try. The following colors are considered to be wonderful in terms of purity and pigment strength. They also work quite nicely when mixing together. Cadmium Red Cadmium ... More About: Watercolor , Comm , Palette
Recommended Watercolor Palette
2007-06-29 02:38:00 You may already have your own preference for watercolors, if you don’t, or if you are feeling adventurous, you may want to give the following palette of colors a try. The following colors are considered to be wonderful in terms of purity and pigment strength. They also work quite nicely when mixing together. Cadmium Red Cadmium ... More About: Watercolor , Comm , Palette
Ng Woon Lam - Floral Oil Painting Video Demonstration
2007-06-22 01:55:00 Wonderful Oil Painting Demonstration by Talented Singapore Artist Ng Woon Lam: Art Instruction Video ClipsShare This More About: Inti , Floral , Oil Painting
Ng Woon Lam - Floral Oil Painting Video Demonstration
2007-06-22 01:55:00 Wonderful Oil Painting Demonstration by Talented Singapore Artist Ng Woon Lam: Art Instruction Video ClipsShare This More About: Inti , Floral , Oil Painting
Free Step By Step Art Demonstrations - By Andreas Schuele
2007-06-20 21:03:00 Great series of step by step art demonstrations by artist Andrea s Schuele. Click here to reach the tutorials General Art InstructionShare This More About: Free , Step , Demonstration
Free Step By Step Art Demonstrations - By Andreas Schuele
2007-06-20 21:03:00 Great series of step by step art demonstrations by artist Andrea s Schuele. Click here to reach the tutorials General Art InstructionShare This More About: Free , Step , Demonstration
Acrylic Painting Techniques
2007-06-13 20:11:00 The acrylic painting medium is a fairly new addition to the various painting mediums available to todays artists. It has been around since the 1950’s and has been continually under development and refinement ever since. Acrylic paint is highly favored amongst artists because of its wonderful versatility. It can be applied thickly as an impasto having ... More About: Painting , Inti , Ique , Paint
Acrylic Painting Techniques
More articles from this author:2007-06-13 20:11:00 The acrylic painting medium is a fairly new addition to the various painting mediums available to todays artists. It has been around since the 1950’s and has been continually under development and refinement ever since. Acrylic paint is highly favored amongst artists because of its wonderful versatility. It can be applied thickly as an impasto having ... More About: Painting , Tips , Inti , Ique 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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