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Pastel Pointers | The Art of Edges in Our Paintings
Any creative who’s trying to depict reality—whether an author, sculptor or painter—must try to master the art of illusion. One of the most useful tools an artist can use to produce this magic is the manipulation of edges. The dictionary definition of “edge” is the line where an object or area begins or ends: a border. In the framework of a painting, the governing factors in determining how an edge should be handled are: the character of the object or area, the degree of value and color contrast that make up its surroundings, its overall importance and its placement within the composition.
Gallery | Thomas W. Schaller’s Architectural-Inspired Watercolors
Paint Skies in Pastel | New Video
Sometimes the sky plays a supporting role in a landscape; other times, it is the star of the show. Either way, knowing how to capture the impact of a dramatic sky is key for anyone interested in painting the landscape. Last fall, Liz Haywood-Sullivan, an artist well known for her luminous pastel landscapes, visited our Cincinnati office to shoot some videos for ArtistsNetworkTV that address key components of the landscape.
Pastels: Making Clouds Move in a Painting
“Painting clouds is my favorite thing to do,” says Janenne Behl. Working within a narrow value range in pastel, Behl depicts the lush landscapes of the Pacific Coast. Here, she gives a step-by-step demonstration on painting clouds in this pastel landscape.
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Christopher Fisher | Artist of the Month
Christopher Fisher is our February 2012 Artist of Month. His oil painting, The Battle of Montgomery, was a finalist in the landscape category of The Artist’s Magazine’s 28th Annual Art Competition. Christopher Fisher Hudson Valley, New York www.coroflot.com/theartofchrisfisher How and …
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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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Painting Snow with Watercolor and Acrylic | Tips from Stephen Quiller
Stephen Quiller shares his tips for painting snowy landscapes in watercolor and acrylic in this excerpt from The Artist’s Magazine.
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Top 10 Paintings from The Artist’s Magazine’s 2011 Over 60 Art Competition
Ranging in age from 61 to 83 the winners of our Over 60 Art Competition share their works. Read their stories in the March 2011 issue of The Artist’s Magazine.
Posted in Acrylic, Animals, Articles, Artist Interviews & Profiles, Colored Pencil, Drawing, Landscapes, Medium, Mixed Media Medium, Oil, Other Medium, Other Subject, Pastel, Portrait / Figure, Still Life, Subject, The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor
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How to Use a Clear Ground for Color Harmony in Painting
The wonderful thing about using a clear ground is that the color of the substrate shows through and acts like a toned surface, adding unity to the final painting. Learn how with this step-by-step demonstration.
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Jennifer L. Hoffman Gallery
Pastelist Jennifer L. Hoffman finds beauty in Wyoming’s subtler side. “I’m almost always drawn to small things, like how the bend of a stream cuts through a hay field, or how light dances off cottonwood fluff floating in the air,” …
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