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Editor’s Pick: Journeys to Abstraction by Sue St. John

Posted on October 3, 2012 by christinar

In Journeys to Abstraction, by Sue St. John, fifty-eight artists share their process and inspiration on 100 abstract paintings covering a variety of mixed media. Find your own inspiration and develop your own techniques with this great gallery of abstract … Full Article

Free Watercolor Demo: Discover Shapes Within a Composition

Posted on July 7, 2012 by christinar

Painting Watercolor Flowers That Glow, an encore presentation of North Light artist Jan Kunz’s best-selling book, shares simple step-by-step demonstrations for capturing that celebrated “glow” in watercolor. Kunz explains how composition, color theory and other important elements of painting … Full Article

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Preview an Excerpt from The Successful Artist’s Career Guide

Posted on April 9, 2012 by christinar

In her new book, The Successful Artist’s Career Guide, artist and author Margaret Peot offers experienced advice and empowerment to art students, aspiring artists and longtime hobbyists for taking that next step toward mapping out the creative … Full Article

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Paint an Autumn Tree in Acrylic With Lee Hammond

Posted on October 27, 2011 by christinar

Learn how to paint an autumn tree in acrylic with this free demonstration from North Light’s Paint Landscapes in Acrylic With Lee Hammond. Materials Paints: Alizarin Crimson, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ivory Black, Prussian Blue and … Full Article

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Sketch a Street Scene With Grant Fuller

Posted on May 25, 2011 by christinar

Learn how to sketch a street scene in one-point perspective and at the same time, get a sneak peek at Grant Fuller’s new drawing instruction book, Start Sketching & Drawing Now– in stores this Fall…. This will be a one-point … Full Article

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