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

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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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Stephen Bennett: One Man—1,000 Portraits

Stephen Bennett uses his photos to guide him in creating portraits that focus on the eyes, inviting us to “enter” and experience our common humanity.

Stephen Bennett uses his photos to guide him in creating portraits that focus on the eyes, inviting us to “enter” and experience our common humanity. Full Article

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Pat Gilmore | Artist of the Month

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This artist shines a new light on scenes that inspire him in nature. Full Article

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Gift Guide, 5 Gifts for Beginning Artists

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Want to encourage the budding artist in your life? Here are some suggestions for gifts to stoke their creative sparks.                 1. Keys to Drawing, by Bert Dodson. One of the most popular … Full Article

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Painting Tips | Roses

Rose Castle (oil, 10x8) by Colin Berry

While “old time is still a-flying,” five artists portray the rose as ephemeral subject and enduring symbol—and make it seem new. The following is a free excerpt from the article “Gather Ye Rosebuds” by Maureen Bloomfield, in the November 2011 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. Full Article

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Top 5 Gifts for Acrylic Artists

Acrylic Artist, Fall 2011

Looking for the perfect gift for the acrylic artist on your list? You’ve come to the right place. Full Article

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Still Life/Floral Honorable Mentions from the 28th Annual Art Competition

Still Life/Floral Honorable Mentions from The Artist’s Magazine’s 28th Annual Art Competition Full Article

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Texture and More Texture | Close-Up with Jimmy Wright

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“Close-Up” gives you insider knowledge and an intimate view of a painting that is featured in The Artist’s Magazine. “Texture and More Texture” by Jimmy Wright originally appeared in the November 2011 issue. Full Article

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Paint an Autumn Tree in Acrylic With Lee Hammond

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Learn how to paint an autumn tree in acrylic with this free demonstration from North Light’s Paint Landscapes in Acrylic With Lee Hammond. Materials Paints: Alizarin Crimson, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ivory Black, Prussian Blue and … Full Article

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Watercolor and Graphite Sketches as Compositional Studies | by Chris Bacon

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Working in transparent watercolor, Chris Bacon directs his attention to birds and their habitats. His work is featured in the November 2011 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. The following is a free excerpt from the article “Reflection Takes Wing,” by Meredith E. Lewis. Read on to learn about Bacon’s watercolor and graphite sketches as compositional studies. Full Article

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