Art Critiques & Studies

2008 Jurors’ Comments

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Maureen Bloomfield

Knowing what the judges of The Artist’s Magazine’s 25th Annual Competition looked for can help you make wise choices
when you enter any juried show. Full Article

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10-Minute Pastel Studies

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Deborah Secor

Deborah Secor shares three quick studies she painted while attending one of Duane Wakeham’s legendary workshops. For the entire feature, see the October 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal. Full Article

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July 2008 Web Links

Posted on June 10, 2008 by admin

All the links from the July 2008 issue of The Artist’s Magazine at your fingertips! Full Article

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Unforgettable Face

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Greg Albert

Three factors contribute to the dramatic effect of a charcoal portrait by Diane Chilson. Full Article

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Botanical Painting

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Greg Albert

Teasels and Berries (watercolor) is a lovely botanical painting that should inspire artists to explore this unusual and interesting genre. Full Article

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Deliberate Color Choices

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Greg Albert

You can learn a lot about handling color from a paper mosaic. Full Article

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May 2008 Web Links

Posted on March 25, 2008 by admin

Click here to see the websites of all artists and products mentioned in the April 2008 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. Full Article

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Contrast: Color, Value and Texture

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Greg Albert

Enjoying the Sunlight (pastel) by Ida M. Glazier grabs the viewer’s eye for several reasons: good use of light and dark color contrast, a solid composition and excellent use of texture. Full Article