Art Questions Answered by our Experts

Trust the expert staff at Artist’s Network to answer all of your burning art questions. Check our FAQs and more for information on tricky techniques, problematic pigments or career concerns. Overcome common missteps and get it right the first time when you get the answers from our popular Q&A series.

Which French Easel is Right For You?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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What features should you consider when choosing a French Easel for your art studio? Michael Chesley Johnson helps you decide in this Ask the Experts Q&A from The Artist’s Magazine. Full Article

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Glazing, Scumbling and Washing: What’s the Difference?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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What’s the difference between glazing, scumbling and washing for oil painting techniques? Find out in this Ask the Experts from The Artist’s Magazine. Full Article

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Why Register With the Copyright Office? | By Leonard DuBoff

Posted on October 9, 2012 by hollyd
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Why register your artwork with the Copyright Office—and when? Attorney Leonard DuBoff explains copyright infringement laws and tells how to insure the best remedies for copyright violations. Full Article

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Best Wall Colors for Studios

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Before you start buying gallons of paint to upgrade your art studio, read up on the best wall color choices in this “Ask the Experts” article by Koo Schadler. Full Article

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How to Choose Art Studio Lighting

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Choosing the right lighting for your art studio can be a challenge. Know what works best before you invest in studio lighting. Full Article

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Colored Transfer Paper | Koo Schadler Shows You How (and Why) to Make Your Own

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Koo Schadler makes transfer paper in “any color of the rainbow,” using pigments or pastels, solvent and parchment paper. Find out how and why in “Ask the Experts.” Full Article

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Painting Models Who Are Homeless: What’s the Law?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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How do you handle model release forms when dealing with people in public spaces who don’t have an address or phone number? Find out in this Q&A from The Artist’s Magazine. Full Article

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Can You Reproduce a Copyrighted Work in Another Painting?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Art Within Art: Can you reproduce a copyrighted work in another painting? Find out in this “Ask the Experts” Q&A from The Artist’s Magazine. Full Article

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Can You Sell A Painting of Someone Else’s Child?

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Find out if you have the right to sell your painting of someone’s child, even if you think you’ve dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s for permission. Full Article

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How to Stretch Painted Canvas

Posted on April 30, 2012 by hollyd

Learn how to stretch painted canvas—and how to mount canvas on a board—as explained by Michael Skalka. Full Article

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