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Step-by-Step Demo: A Portrait in Colored Pencil

Opaline Dreams (colored pencil and water-soluble crayon, 20x12) by Shawn Falchetti

In this free painting demo, Shawn Falchetti’s demonstrates how to create his portrait painting “Opaline Dreams” with colored pencil and water-soluble crayon. Full Article

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Happy, Healthy and Successful: Create a Positive Work-Life Balance, by Lori McNee

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There is lots of information on finding balance in our lives available. Nevertheless, for freelancers, small business owners, and aspiring artists, it might seem as though the only way to get ahead at work is to get behind at home. As a professional artist who juggles a busy painting career along with blogging, teaching, writing, social networking and family, I can speak on this subject with authority, because I have been guilty of imbalance myself. Full Article

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Colored Pencil Techniques 101

Each of us come to art for different reasons. Some of the most common include the need to express ourselves and the desire to create memories of the things, people and places we experience. It’s freeing to be able to … Full Article

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Some Like it Hot | Colored Pencil Art Sizzles

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I can’t stop looking at Arlene Steinberg’s painting, Paradise Dreams (below; colored pencil and water-soluble crayons on heated paper, 12×12). Each time I flip through my newest issue of The Artist’s Magazine, I seem to stop on this page and stare, enjoying the color and depth of this image. At first the abstract quality of it lured me in, but as I look more, memories of Hawaii sneak into my consciousness. But that’s another story. Full Article

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The Acrylic Difference by Nancy Hagin

Acrylic Still Life painting by Nancy Hagin

Nancy Hagin’s acrylic and watercolor paintings explore color symmetries and repeating patterns to deconstruct familiar objects into harmonious planes of color. In this free excerpt from The Artist’s Magazine (March 2013), she shares tips for acrylic painting. Full Article

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Can Water-Soluble Oils Be Mixed With Acrylics?

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Painters and artists: Can you mix water-soluble oils with acrylics? Find out in this free “Ask the Experts” article from The Artist’s Magazine. Full Article

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Learning to Paint with Watercolor for Beginners

How to Paint with Watercolors | Watercolor for Beginners

This guide to watercolor for beginners discusses many different aspects of painting with watercolors from brush types to the chemistry behind watercolor paints. Enjoy learning about watercolor with this easy-to-read handbook. Full Article

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Drawing for Beginners | What You’ll Need to Know

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This guide to drawing for beginners discusses many different aspects of drawing from drawing tools to dry drawing materials. Enjoy learning about drawing with this easy-to-read handbook. Full Article

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All-in-One Guide to Colored Pencils

Colored Pencils | Drawing with Colored Pencils

Wanting to learn about colored pencils? Use this all-in-one guide for beginners on drawing with colored pencils! It includes colored pencil techniques and tips! Full Article

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Learning How to Draw with Markers and Ink

Markers and Ink Pens | Drawing with Markers and Ink

Learn more about drawing with markers and ink with this guide that contains information from different types of markers to using dip pens to drawing techniques. Full Article

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