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Think Spring--Paint Butterflies and Blooms!
In Painting Butterflies & Blooms, renowned artist and teacher, Sherry C. Nelson, shows you how to paint over 50 captivating butterflies and their favorite flowers.
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The Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Artist & Southwest Art Win Prestigious Award!
Cision Research, the leading monitor of print and online media with the largest database in the industry, has announced that three of our magazines, The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Artist, and Southwest Art, are among the top 10 visual arts magazines in the world -- having the greatest impact on the visual arts community by reaching the largest audience. This honor is significant, as it is based on independently audited circulation numbers. Thank you, loyal readers of The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Artist, and Southwest Art!


 

Watercolor Inspiration
Make a powerful statement with a simplified approach to your composition. Mary Todd Beam shows you how with the latest Creativity Workshop prompt. Read an excerpt online or see the full text in Watercolor Artist's April 2010 issue. 





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Free Fine Art Desktop Wallpapers
Download free desktop wallpapers of fine art  featured in The Artist's Magazine, The Pastel Journal, Watercolor Artist, North Light Books and Impact Books.



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art competitions art competitions
We are now accepting entries in several high profile competitions. Don't miss this chance to get your work recognized.
27th Annual Art Competition
Strokes of Genius
The Pastel 100


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art workshop directory
Find art workshops near you with our new Art Workshop Directory! 
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the online art gallery The Art Gallery Online
Discover new art & new artists in The Gallery - Online, as seen in The Artist's Magazine & Watercolor Artist
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