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Pastel Art in Singapore | A Review
The National Library Board (NLB) of Singapore, host of a November 2011 exhibition, “Singapore Pastel Art: Impression & Expression,” at the Singapore National Library, is the publisher of a newly released anthology Pastel Art in Singapore. This is the first time that an art exhibition and book were launched together under the NLB sponsorship. How fitting that pastel, whose art history begins in the 18th-century maritime city-state of Venice, should drop anchor in the 21st-century cultural life of the great port and city-state of Singapore.
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Marvin Mattelson’s Portrait Artist Hall of Fame
Luminous skin tones, reach-out-and-touch fabrics, verisimilitude of facial features—these are all characteristics of a portrait by Marvin Mattleson, whose client list includes CEOs from Met Life, NYNEX and ITT, as well as composer Philip Glass and the Archbishop of New York, Edward Cardinal Egan. But whose work does Mattelson admire—and why? Read his answer—and find out why John Singer Sargent isn’t on his list.
The Artist’s Magazine April 2012 Online Table of Contents
The other side of Tom Root’s imagination; Marvin Mattelson’s commissioned portraits; acrylic artist Patti Brady’s studio; free lesson in intuitive abstraction and more.
Posted in Abstract, Acrylic, Art Demos & Techniques, Articles, Artist Interviews & Profiles, Drawing, Featured Artist Galleries, Inspiration and Creativity, Medium, Mixed Media Medium, Oil, Other Subject, Pastel, Portrait / Figure, Still Life, Subject, The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor
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Creativity Workshop: Fresh Take Responses
In the December issue of Watercolor Artist, Kris Parins showed readers the key to preserving the luminosity of their subjects: painting from a backlit digital display (click here to read an excerpt). We’re now pleased to announce that the “editors’ …
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Pastel Pointers | The Year End Review
As we transition into the new year, it is a good idea to take some time to reflect back on our artistic accomplishments. Most painters have high aspirations. These artistic goals may be the thing that pushes us to be more disciplined with time allocation, reach for greater subject matter depth, continue to study with master painters or ultimately receive the approval of peers.
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In Memoriam | Three Recent Losses in the Pastel World
I recently got the sad news of the passing of Mary Silverwood (1932-2011), a pastel artist from New Mexico with whom I spoke for a feature story back in June of 2008. Mary was an inspiring artist and fascinating person, and she is the third pastel artist we’ve lost in about as many months. The artist Ann Templeton, of Texas, whose expressive landscapes and creative insights were greatly admired, passed away in October, and Sheila Reinman, of Montana, died in November.
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Pastel Pointers | Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
During this season of the year, many landscape painters find themselves motivationally challenged. The daylight of winter is short, depriving the stimulation of much needed light which is the most frequently mentioned inspiration by painters. The air outside can be freezing, making it difficult if not impossible to paint for any extended period of time. The palette winter presents commonly lacks the luscious colors present in other seasons, providing little visual stimulation.
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Top 5 Apps for Artists
Get the scoop on fun painting and photo-editing apps that can save you time and money in the studio.
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