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Draw the Special Animals in Your Life

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.
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Earth Day Painting | Celebrating Nature

An oil painting of a blooming tree celebrates Earth Day, because the “earth” without “art” is just “eh.” Read more…
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There’s No Better Time Than the Present

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!
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Stop, Breathe, View, Create | Portrait Painting Inspiration

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.
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Landscapes: Finding a Picture-Perfect Photo Reference

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.
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How Do You Define Success?

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
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Cloudy With a Chance of Paint
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Hottest Trend in Contemporary Art: Fingerpainting

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

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.
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