Author Archives: Maureen Bloomfield

Still Life demo by John Rizzotto

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From arranging his setup to drawing the composition to painting, John Rizzotto proceeds systematically as he works. After intuitively arranging objects, Rizzotto methodically renders what he sees. In this demonstration of Ken’s Workbench (oil, 32×32) the objects evoke a presence. Full Article

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What the Judges Had to Say | The Artist’s Magazine’s 27th Annual Art Competition

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The inside scoop on the criteria that informed the judges’ decisions; including the judges’ background, and finally, profit from their advice when entering next year’s contest.
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Watercolor Demo: Paint Vibrant Color

Discover the secret to Nava Grunfeld’s radiant watercolor still lifes.
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Still Lifes With Patterned Backdrops

In the July/August issue of The Artist’s Magazine, Nava Grunfeld shares her use of patterns and vibrant color in her arresting still lifes. The following is an excerpt from the article by Maureen Bloomfield, “Primary Colors.”
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A Look Back: Paul Jackson

For more than 10 years, Paul Jackson has been a frequent contributor to The Artist’s Magazine and Watercolor Artist. Full Article

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A Look Back: Joyce Pike

Celebrate The Artist’s Magazine‘s 25th anniversary as we take a look at what artists who appeared in the magazine’s early days are doing now.
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A Look Back: Russell Harris

During 2009 we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Artist’s Magazine by taking a look at what artists who appeared in our pages in earlier years are doing now. Full Article

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A Look Back: Serge Hollerbach

We look back at an artist who appeared in the early days of the magazine. Full Article

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A Look Back: Birgit O’Connor

The self-taught floral artist has a long and illustrious history with The Artist’s Magazine. Full Article

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Where They Are Now: Cole Carothers

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Cole Carothers was the cover artist for the fourth issue of The Artist’s Magazine (July/August 1984). Full Article

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