Still Life

Ron Monsma | Still Lifes & Figures in Pastel

Posted on February 14, 2012 by danielp
Vessel (pastel, 30x40) by Ron Monsma

Ron Monsma hails from a musical family: his sister is a singer; his brothers are drummers. Renowned as a consummate draftsman and master of traditional techniques in both oil and pastel, he’s a professor at Indiana University South Bend, where … Full Article

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Words of Wisdom | 10 Artist Quotes

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Cherie Haas
The Artist's Magazine

Artists over 60 share their advice to others in this “Words of Wisdom” excerpt from the March 2009 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. The following artists’ works won in our Over 60 Art Competition. Full Article

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The Artist’s Magazine April 2012 Online Table of Contents

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Cherie Haas
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The other side of Tom Root’s imagination; Marvin Mattelson’s commissioned portraits; acrylic artist Patti Brady’s studio; free lesson in intuitive abstraction and more. Full Article

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Tips for Painting Roses

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Cherie Haas
The Artist's Magazine, November 2011 cover, art by Colin Berry

Four artists depict the symbol of beauty’s transience, as featured in the November 2011 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. Here, they share tips for painting roses. Photographs for Color Reference “Once you’ve learned how to draw by working from life, … 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
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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Lillias August Gallery

Posted on December 6, 2011 by NickK
Garlic

No splashy color or elaborate setup for British artist Lillias August, who finds the story of everyday objects is best told with simple powerful statements. Full Article

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Painting Tips | Roses

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Cherie Haas
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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Arts Grants | One Artist’s Story

Posted on November 15, 2011 by chrism
Reinhardt painted The Corset (oil, 20x16) to commemorate the Royal Worcester Corset Factory, began in 1861 in Worcester. David Hale Fanning’s company was a leader in corset manufacturing and had offices as far as London and Sydney. At the time the Royal Worcester Corset Company was the largest employer of female workers in the country and employed over 1,500 people.

JoEllen Reinhardt enhanced her résumé and secured funding for her favorite art project by winning a grant. Full Article

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Karen Anne Klein | Natural Ephemera in Watercolor and Colored Pencil

Posted on November 15, 2011 by danielp
Wasps (watercolor and colored pencil, 201/4x201/4) by Karen Anne Klein

Michigan artist Karen Anne Klein has a master’s degree from Wayne State University, in Detroit. Her work can be found in collections across the country, including those of the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh; the … Full Article

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Still Life/Floral Winners from the 28th Annual Art Competition

Posted on November 15, 2011 by danielp
Beyond the Frame (oil, 24x36) by Eileen Eder

Congratulations to the 30 winners of our annual art competition! Here (and in our December 2011 issue) we celebrate the winners from the Still Life/Floral category. Full Article

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