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Inspiration and Creativity
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.
Posted in Art Critiques & Studies, Articles, Artist Interviews & Profiles, Inspiration and Creativity, Medium, Oil, Portrait / Figure, Subject, The Artist’s Magazine
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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
Tagged Acrylic, Art Business
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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’ …
Posted in Art Demos & Techniques, Articles, Inspiration and Creativity, Landscapes, Landscapes / Seascapes / Cityscapes, Medium, Subject, Tips and Tools, Watercolor, Watercolor Artist
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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.
Posted in Articles, Blogs, Inspiration and Creativity, Medium, Pastel, Richard McKinley's Pastel Pointers Blog, The Pastel Journal
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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.
Posted in Articles, Blogs, Inspiration and Creativity, Landscapes / Seascapes / Cityscapes, Medium, Pastel, Subject, The Pastel Journal Blog
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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.
Posted in Articles, Blogs, Inspiration and Creativity, Medium, Pastel, Richard McKinley's Pastel Pointers Blog, The Pastel Journal
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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.
Posted in Art Materials & Tools, Articles, Holiday Gift Guides, Inspiration and Creativity, Medium, Watercolor, Watercolor Artist
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Creativity Workshop: Mix and Match
Some of the textures in Party Papers and Red Circles (watercolor on paper, 22×30) were achieved with white gouache, which Carol Z. Brody sprayed through various screens and doilies to brighten a painting that had become too dark. It was …
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Showstoppers | Pastel Society of New Mexico’s 20th Annual Exhibition
This year’s annual exhibition of the Pastel Society of New Mexico received entries from 121 artists, submitting a record number 355 paintings. The jurors were distinguished artists Kim Casebeer, Liz Haywood-Sullivan and Kim Lordier, who selected 141 paintings by 87 artists to be featured in the show, which was presented at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque from November 4 to 27.
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Pat Gilmore | Artist of the Month
Posted in Acrylic, Animals, Articles, Artist Interviews & Profiles, Inspiration and Creativity, Medium, Subject, The Artist’s Magazine
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