Author Archives: Betsy Dillard Stroud

The Thick and Thin of Acrylics

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Betsy Dillard Stroud

Betsy Dillard Stroud experiments with two kinds of acrylic paints (featured in the October 2009 issue of Watercolor Artist).  Full Article

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Printing with a Hammer

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Betsy Dillard Stroud

Learn how to create prints from fresh flowers with tools you have around the house. Full Article

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Fun With Acrylics: Messy Painting Exercise

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Betsy Dillard Stroud

Have fun with acrylic: Enjoy Betsy Dillard Stroud’s messy painting exercise.              Full Article

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Zen Painting

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Betsy Dillard Stroud

Get into the flow of painting with this exercise. Full Article

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How to Doodle

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Betsy Dillard Stroud

Learn how to improvise in your artwork by “dancing on paper.” Full Article

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Get Those Creative Juices Flowing!

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Betsy Dillard Stroud

Get those creative juices flowing! Full Article

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Getting-started motivation

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Betsy Dillard Stroud

Five ways for getting motivated. Full Article

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Mixed Message

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Betsy Dillard Stroud

Adding realistic elements to an abstract design requires thoughtful integration. Full Article

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Painting in a Series

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Betsy Dillard Stroud

Delve into the depths of your creativity by exploring various aspects of your subject. Full Article

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