Author Archives: Cherie Haas, Online Editor

The Next Generation of Artists and You

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Today’s blog focuses on the important teaching art to children; celebrate your experience and share it so that our younger generations can reap the benefits of artful living. Full Article

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Quiet and Cool Watercolor Art

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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When I came across Italian Garden Nectar by Carl Dalio, I paused to admire the arrangement of glasses and jars and the soft light that signals the sun setting just off to the west of the table. It also reminded me of Soon Y. Warren’s watercolor paintings… Full Article

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“My heart with pleasure fills, and dances with the daffodils” | A Donna Dewberry Art Lesson

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Don’t miss this free painting demo by Donna Dewberry: How to Paint a Daffodil Using the One-Stroke Painting Method. Full Article

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Art That Makes You Think (Twice)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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When I opened the pages of Strokes of Genius 4, The Best of Drawing: Line and saw ‘Splash’ by Ljubica Fa-Hardi, it appeared that perhaps face paint or Kool-Aid had splashed the subject–this little girl with a squinched face, but… Full Article

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Crystal Clear | 3 Masking Tips from Soon Y. Warren

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Crystal vases are beautiful to behold–even when they stand empty, gathering and splaying rays of light that dance with a tilt of your head. But they present a unique challenge for the artist: the clear glass and refracted light take … Full Article

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Paint Bold Blooms and Blossoms

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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In celebration of colorful blossoms, today’s newsletter focuses on a unique floral painting by Lyn Diefenbach, of Yeppoon, Australia, third place winner in the Still Life and Floral category in this year’s Pastel 100 competition. Full Article

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Our May 2013 Artist of the Month | Paul Chapman and his Acrylic Painting

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Congratulations to artist Paul Chapman,a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine’s Annual Art Competition. Read about his acrylic self-portrait, A Quick Brush Up. Full Article

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Take A Closer Look

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Learn what goes on behind the scenes of Watercolor Artist, and the benefits of enjoying the magazine on CD (in addition to print)! Full Article

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Watercolor Techniques, 24/7

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Love watercolor painting? Love learning new tips and techniques? Sign up for ArtistsNetwork.tv’s watercolor channel before the price increases later this week! Full Article

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Be Bold and Share Your Art With the World

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
In the Light of Life (oil, 36x40) by Jeffrey Larson

Maple, Wisconsin has a population that’s under 700 (as of the 2000 census). Of those 700 or so residents, at least one of them is an accomplished artist who has won first place in The Artist’s Magazine’s Annual Art Competition. … Full Article

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