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Steve Stento Painting Landscapes from Photographs

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Painting Landscapes from Photographs

By Lisa Wurster and Katherine Mesch

Painting realistic landscapes from a photo has its challenges. Steve Stento reveals the secrets to developing an inviting scene in this demo of
Maison Provencal (watercolor, 22x15).

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The Artist's Magazine September 2010 current issue of the artists magazine ARTICLE PREVIEW

September 2010
  • Texture in Colored Pencil
  •
Spectacular Skies in 4 Media
  • Effective 2-Figure Design
 

 • Illustrations by Raúl Colón
 • Magical Realism
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Paint Dramatic Acrylic Flowers with Mark Mehaffey DVD
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Paint Dramatic Acrylic Flowers with
Mark Mehaffey DVD 

In this workshop Mark demonstrates the versatility of acrylics by painting thin and thick, matte and shiny, smooth and textural. Using reference photos and a full value range to create high contrasts, he guides you step by step to create a dramatic iris painting.



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Artist's Magazine Over 60 Art Competition 2010 Art Competitions
The Artist's Magazine's Over 60
Art Competition

$1000 in prizes • 10 winners - $100 each
Winners will be published in the March 2011 issue
of The Artist’s Magazine and on our website.
All winners will receive a certificate suitable
for framing.
Deadline: October 1, 2010
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Keeping Your Art Fresh: Ideas & Inspiration
Join artist Nancy Reyner as she shares insights on ideas, motivations, and ways to keep your art inventive and personal. Reyner shares tips and advice from 64 contemporary artists interviewed for her new book Acrylic Innovation, along with here own struggles, inventions and processes to keep that passion alive.
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Creating Luminous Watercolor
Landscapes : A Four-Step Process with Sterling Edwards.

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