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Classic Portrait Painting Online Event with Artist Chris Saper

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Cherie Haas

Classic Portrait Oil Painting by Chris Saper artist

Enjoy portrait painting, the process and the results, with help from Chris Saper’s new book, Classic Portrait Painting in Oils. In this free one-hour online event, Saper opens up the pages of her book and gives you a sneak peek … Full Article

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Inspired By! The Desire to Inspire Force-of-Good Awards

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Cherie Haas

Acknowledge those mentors, parents, friends and colleagues who have inspired you with courage, confidence and a desire to make a difference in the world. Full Article

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Tip File: Cleaning Acrylic From Your Paintbrush

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Cherie Haas

Bird by Bird (acrylic, 34x24) by Sherry Loehr, acrylic painting, paintbrush cleaning

Acrylic artist Sherry Loehr shares her tip for cleaning acrylic paint from her paintbrushes. Full Article

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Artist Tip File: Better Bookkeeping

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jennifer Gilbert

Simple tips for keeping track of sales and expenses. Full Article

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Kim Flora Art Exhibition

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Cherie Haas

View From Eden Park oil painting by Kim Flora | oil landscape abstract painting

Artist Kim Flora, who works with encaustic, is exhibiting works in “Winter Solace,” at the YWCA in Cincinnati, Ohio, through March 15, 2012. Joining her is Trina Feldhake, who creates ceramic baskets. Full Article

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Subscription Scam Warning

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Cherie Haas

We’ve recently received complaints from subscribers about phone solicitations purportedly from The Artist’s Magazine that involve receiving gas cards for $300 and giving payment over the phone. In some cases, we’ve been told, the telemarketers were abusive. They operate under … Full Article

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Artist Samantha Bennett | Scars, Portraits and Beyond

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Cherie Haas

Samantha Bennett artist, Scars Portraits and Beyond exhibition, portrait paintings

It was in a hospital room as a child where Samantha Bennett began to create art. Read about her life story and her upcoming exhibition, “Scars Portraits and Beyond.” Full Article

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Watercolor for Beginners from ArtistsNetwork.tv

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Cherie Haas

Award-winning watercolor artist and author, Jan Fabian Wallake, shows you how to paint with watercolor in a new instructional video series from ArtistsNetwork.tv. Full Article