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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.
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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.
Ron Monsma | Still Lifes & Figures in Pastel
Tom Root | Children’s Book Illustrations
In addition to being a painter, Tom Root is also a songwriter, musician and writer of children’s stories. He studied drawing and painting at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, Connecticut, under Aaron Shikler and Deane G. …
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Gerhard Richter | An Artist Without Limits
Gerhard Richter’s constant artistic transformation, from blurred photorealistic paintings to monochrome and color chart paintings to expressive abstract watercolors and work in stained glass, created new boundaries and challenged the limits of genre. Richter bravely strived to change the definition of what art should do, painting beyond the end of painting. For that, he is today regarded as one of the greatest living painters.
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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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Kim Flora Art Exhibition
Artist Kim Flora, who works with encaustic, is exhibiting works in “Winter Solace,” at the YWCA in Cincinnati, Ohio, through March 15, 2012. Joining her is Trina Feldhake, who creates ceramic baskets.
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Marvin Mattelson | Oil Portrait and Figure Paintings
In 1969 Marvin Mattelson received a bachelor of fine arts degree with a major in illustration from the Philadelphia College of Art. By 1972, with an established professional reputation, he was hired by the School of Visual Arts in New …
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