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Learn how value, hue and tone can add to negative painting techniques for vibrant watercolor and acrylic paintings. Learn more about Linda Kemp's Negative Painting Techniques: Simplifying Color here.Get instant online access to this video, and many other art workshop videos, at ArtistsNetwork.TV—now available for viewing on your iPad too!
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Looking to get inspired and stay inspired? Check out the latest issue of the digital publication, Inspired Magazine. Boost your creativity with fun, new ideas and practices for artists of all types! Read your FREE COPY HERE.

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Controlling the Light in an Urban Studio
Sheldon Tapley paints from natural light in his studio in the downtown area of Danville, Kentucky. Learn how he manages to control the light and adapt to an urban space.
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WHO INSPIRES YOU? LEAVE A COMMENT • WIN A BOOK!

From Tonia Davenport over at CreateMixedMedia.com. Who has inspired YOU to DREAM BIG? Nominate him or her in the comments section over at createmixedmedia.com for a chance to win an ORIGINAL PIECE OF ART FOR THAT PERSON and a FREE …
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Recycle Failed Watercolor Paintings Into Collage Elements
Cuban Artists Featured in Cleveland, Ohio
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How to Photograph a Painting, Step by Step

Professional art photographers Ric Deliantoni and Al Parrish shoot paintings, craft and woodworking projects for F+W Media’s book lines and magazines. Here they guide you on how to photograph your own painting, step by step. Take Your Best Shot By …
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Creativity Workshop: Trash to Treasure Responses

In the August issue of Watercolor Artist, Nancy M. Grigsby challenged readers to transform a simple beginning into a watermedia masterpiece by incorporating found objects. We thank you for your spirited responses to this unique challenge and ask you to …
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Loren Long | Illustrations in Acrylic and Charcoal

Illustrator and author Loren Long earned his bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design/art studio from the University of Kentucky, followed by graduate studies in illustration at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Before settling into a career …
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Working from Reference Materials
Creativity Workshop: Trash to Treasure

Painted Bandit (above; acrylic and mixed media on paper, 14×18) by Nancy M. Grigsby includes old bus tokens; an ad from an old newspaper; an old salt-cellar spoon; a face bead, which was a gift from a jewelrymaking friend of …
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