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Art Tip File: Using Colors in Shadows

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Artist Louis Escobedo shares a tip for painting shadows. Full Article

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Composition Tip: Start Big

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Bill Tilton, featured in The Artist’s Magazine, shares a quick tip about composition. Full Article

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Tip File: Natural Light

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To achieve the “glowing” affect that’s characteristic of Lauren Tilden‘s work, she insists on a natural light source. She observes how the light is hitting the form, how the form is turning, and whether the light is reflected or coming … Full Article

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The Quotable Artist: Milford Zornes

“Talent is like having muscles or good looks; it’s an asset if you can use it skillfully and thoughtfully and tastefully, but we all know that some of the ugliest actors are the most talented ones.” —Milford Zornes, from “Milford … Full Article

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Tip File: Understanding Temperature Changes

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Look at the temperature changes from shadow to light in the paintings of masters such as Sargent, Sorolla and Monet. Make a chart of temperature ranges for the primary colors, and hold it next to the paintings to see how … Full Article

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The Quotable Artist: Jon R. Friedman

“I feel as if the camera gives back so much. The way it reconfigures the world has become an important resource for me.”—Jon R. Friedman, from “Intense Nature” in the May 2008 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. Inspiration and instruction … Full Article

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Tip File: Pastel Organization

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There are numerous ways to organize pastels–by value, color, temperature or brand–the important thing is that they’re all out together so that you can have access to your entire arsenal. The easier it is to get to your materials, the … Full Article

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The Quotable Artist: Andrew Ameral

“Studying anatomy plays a crucial role in helping artists to conceptualize those boney and muscular forms underneath the skin. Even more important, anatomy helps artists to see and define the edges of form and interpret and refine the silhouette. When … Full Article

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Tip File: How to Create a Phosphorescent Yellow

Thomas Bacher advises that since yellow cadmium crystals that glow pure yellow are no longer available, it’s possible to create a phosphorescent yellow by mixing phosphorescent green and phosphorescent orange pigments. “And if you want the mixture to look yellow … Full Article

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Coming Together: Jane Freeman, in her own words

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Recently we at The Artist’s Magazine received an inspiring letter from one of our readers, Jane Freeman. Hers is a story of isolation that blossomed into long friendships, thanks to art and technology. Let’s hear it from Jane, herself… Dear … Full Article

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