Author Archives: Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Draw the Special Animals in Your Life

Dog Drawing by Eli Brooks

It’s funny how animals can capture one’s love and attention, whether they live with us side-by-side, or if we just see glimpses of them by chance in nature. To watch them is rewarding. To draw them takes a studious eye and knowledge of their habitat, anatomy and even stereotypical features, such as the guarding nature of a dog. Full Article

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Earth Day Painting | Celebrating Nature

Spring by Lori Jacobs, Earth Day art

An oil painting of a blooming tree celebrates Earth Day, because the “earth” without “art” is just “eh.” Read more… Full Article

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There’s No Better Time Than the Present

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To become a professional artist, build your own online presence; be it through a social network such as Facebook, your own blog/website, or through an online gallery. Learn more today! Full Article

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Stop, Breathe, View, Create | Portrait Painting Inspiration

watercolor figure painting by Denny Bond

It’s easy to quickly scan over just about anything that you read online; we’re a fast-paced society. But I invite you to slow down, take a few moments and really look at what you’re seeing because today I’m featuring the portraits/figurative works of Denny Bond. Full Article

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Landscapes: Finding a Picture-Perfect Photo Reference

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If you love to paint landscapes, but can’t quite take the best photo references for the art you want to create, download Photo References for Artists. Full Article

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How Do You Define Success?

interior/figure painting by artist Chris Myers

While you may not feel inspired to actually paint or draw everyday (although I hope you do), when you need a little push, one resource you can always rely on is one of our family of fine art magazines, including Watercolor Artist Full Article

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Cloudy With a Chance of Paint

pastel landscape painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan

In this excerpt from Pastel Journal (“Lighting Up the Sky”), Loraine DeBonis writes about Liz Haywood-Sullivan’s paintings, and shares how she captures light. Full Article

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Enjoy a FREE Trial Weekend at ArtistsNetwork.tv!

Free Trial at ArtistsNetwork.tv

Starting April 11, take advantage of our FREE TRIAL Weekend at ArtistsNetwork.tv, where you can learn from the world’s best artists in the comfort of your home! Full Article

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Hottest Trend in Contemporary Art: Fingerpainting

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Humans are drawn to texture–for many of us, we have to touch something to really experience it. That’s why fingerpainting is making such a comeback. Full Article

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Under the Desert Sun by Sue Gombus, Our April 2013 Artist of the Month

Under the Desert Sun, pastel wildlife painting by Sue Gombus

Congrats to Sue Gombus, whose pastel wildlife painting earned her the spot as our April 2013 Artist of the Month! Gombus is dedicated to wildlife conservation through art. Full Article

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