Landscapes

Paint Skies in Pastel | New Video

Posted on February 14, 2012 by anneh
pastel landscape by liz haywood sullivan

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. Full Article

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Pastels: How to Paint Clouds

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Associate Editor
Pastels: Making Clouds Move in a Painting, warm colors

“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 how to paint clouds in this pastel landscape. Full Article

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Christopher Fisher | Artist of the Month

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Associate Editor
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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 … Full Article

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Creativity Workshop: Fresh Take Responses

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Sarah A. Strickley, Features Editor
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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’ … Full Article

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Painting Snow with Watercolor and Acrylic | Tips from Stephen Quiller

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Associate Editor
Late Spring Snow acrylic painting by Stephen Quiller, paint a snow landscape

Stephen Quiller shares his tips for painting snowy landscapes in watercolor and acrylic in this excerpt from The Artist’s Magazine. Full Article

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Top 10 Paintings from The Artist’s Magazine’s 2011 Over 60 Art Competition

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Associate Editor
Sisters by Georgia P. Doubler, cat painting in mixed media, tempera and ink resist. art compettition

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. Full Article

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How to Use a Clear Ground for Color Harmony in Painting

Posted on January 6, 2012 by hollyd
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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. Full Article

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Jennifer L. Hoffman Gallery

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Sarah A. Strickley, Features Editor
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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,” … Full Article

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Aline Ordman Gallery

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Sarah A. Strickley, Features Editor
Haystacks

Pastelist Aline Ordman looks past the literal to find the abstract elements—shape, value and color—that come together to create a compelling composition. “All painting is really abstract painting, because it’s really about shapes,” she says. You’ll find a full-length feature … Full Article

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Michael Reardon Gallery

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Sarah A. Strickley, Features Editor
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Painting directly and quickly, California watercolorist Michael Reardon creates fresh landscapes full of light. “The clarity of light in California, and especially northern California, is pretty special,” he says. “I find that watercolor just lends itself to it.” You’ll find … Full Article

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