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    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Colored Pencils: Getting Started</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=12596</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Artist Gary Green lists and explains the tools and materials you need to get started in colored pencil.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Preparing polyester</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Will oil paint adhere to a polyester canvas?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A New Kind of Varnish</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Could you recommend a varnish for oil paintings that&rsquo;s neither matte nor glossy?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Masking With Gel Medium</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10233</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The strong smell of masking fluid bothers me. Is there an alternative?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Attaching canvas to board</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve been doing a lot of plein air painting on pieces of canvas stapled to 1/2-inch thick foam board. Now I want to mount them on hardboard panels and then trim the edges.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Acrylic craft paint</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Is acrylic craft paint good enough for serious painting?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Adhesive Advice</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The right glue for adhering canvas to Masonite.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wet Paint On the Move</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Here are some safe methods for traveling with wet paintings.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>7 Eco-Friendly Art Products</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Help save the earth&mdash;right from your workspace&mdash;with these eco-friendly products.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Albert Handell on DVD: A Review</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13880</link>
      <description><![CDATA[When you can't see a live demonstration, a DVD is the next best thing to being there.&nbsp;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Thick and Thin of Acrylics</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13793</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Betsy Dillard Stroud experiments with two kinds of acrylic paints (featured in the <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/watercolor-artist-october-2009-issue/">October 2009 issue</a> of <em>Watercolor Artist</em>).&nbsp;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pastel Fixative Options</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13174</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn different methods of fixing pastels&mdash;and the the pros and cons of those methods.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>My Favorite Brushes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Birgit O'Connor's shares six of her personal favorite brushes]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Easy On the Eyes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How can I eliminate glare from a graphite pencil drawing?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fixative on Claybord</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10085</link>
      <description><![CDATA[What fixative should I use for acrylics and watercolors on claybord?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Back to Work</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10377</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Two years ago I set aside an unfinished painting of water-soluble oil on canvas that I'd like to start working on again.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Free Download: Guide to Pastel Surfaces</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Choosing pastel surfaces isn't always easy. Download a free guide to the many products available today.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Masking mishap</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=11139</link>
      <description><![CDATA[I got halfway through a painting, only to discover that my masking fluid won&rsquo;t rub off!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Online Gallery: 8 Pastel Artists</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In the <a href="http://www.fwmagazines.com/product/896/26">April 2008 issue</a> of <em>The Pastel Journal</em>, eight artists weighed in on smart investments for fellow artists. See a gallery of their pastel paintings.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Skinny on Paper Surfaces</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10183</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the differences between hot-pressed, cold-pressed and rough papers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>George and Emily Thompson Studio Tour</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13252</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Check out their Bucks County, Pennsylvania, studio.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Protect Your Paper</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10412</link>
      <description><![CDATA[I store watercolor paper in the clear plastic bags that blankets are sold in, but I don&rsquo;t believe they&rsquo;re archivally safe.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lighting Your Art Studio</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13521</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the important functions to consider when you're choosing lights for your studio.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Studio Lighting Know-How</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=12401</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Find out all about studio lighting.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mineral Spirits vs. Turpentine</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10123</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Turpentine can be a substitute for mineral spirits, but be alert to toxicity.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Green Your Media</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=12800</link>
      <description><![CDATA[As an artist, you can lessen your impact on the environment by using more sustainable or less hazardous materials in your work.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pigment Particulars</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10281</link>
      <description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;m having a little trouble finding an explanation of natural pigments vs. synthetic pigments.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Use a Viewfinder for Great Compostion</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13602</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The easiest way to find a pleasing arrangement of abstract shapes is with a viewfinder.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:33:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Interference Info</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=9992</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn about the proper use of &quot;pearlescent&quot; paints.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Switching From Glossy to Matte Varnish</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=11140</link>
      <description><![CDATA[I mistakenly applied glossy damar varnish to an oil painting that had been drying for several months, but I would&rsquo;ve preferred a matte finish.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A Word about Drawing Tools</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=11699</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Butch Krieger offers information about drawing tools and supplemental implements.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Claybord</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=11137</link>
      <description><![CDATA[What is Claybord?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tropical Precautions</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10162</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Tips for keeping your canvases mildew-free in a hot, damp climate.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Using a Julian Easel</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10402</link>
      <description><![CDATA[What are the advantages of using an easel versus a table and which is best?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Safety of Art Materials</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=11244</link>
      <description><![CDATA[An artist and industry insider talks about the health and safety of art materials.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fight fading</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10033</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Keep your colored pencil works from fading with these helpful framing tips.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Look of Linen</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10381</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Let the natural color of your linen shine through your gesso support.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10381</guid>
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      <title>Product Spotlight: PanPastels</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=11732</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A new line of soft pastels&mdash;offered in a pan rather than a stick format&mdash;offers a unique addition <br />
to your pastel arsenal. We asked pastel artist Deborah Secor to give them a test-run.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Try an Exotic Drawing Medium</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=11161</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Russian Sauce is not a salad dressing.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Printing at Home</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10167</link>
      <description><![CDATA[How permanent is ink-jet printer ink?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Art in the Kitchen</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10386</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Tips for painting murals on kitchen walls.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Assessing Amber</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10368</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The truth about adding amber mediums to your paint.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Storing Watercolor Paper</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A few tips for keeping this support safe.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>More on Varnishes</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=9963</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Advice on removing and painting over varnishes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Exploring Egg Tempera</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[What's the proper ground for egg tempera?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Glass in framing</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10087</link>
      <description><![CDATA[How close can the framing glass be to the painting?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>When a White is a White</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sorting out the difference between white pigments.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Instant Relics</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10356</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn safe&mdash;and unsafe&mdash;ways to make your art look aged.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Musical Brushes</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10209</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Can I use my acrylic and watercolor brushes for painting with water-soluble oils?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Art of Recycling</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10358</link>
      <description><![CDATA[What should I do to prepare used stretched canvases and canvas boards for a new painting?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Casein Advice</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=9994</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The ins and outs of using casein varnish.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Using a Mahlstick</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=9776</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how artist Pam Carroll uses a mahlstick.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Spray it Smooth</title>
      <link>http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=10385</link>
      <description><![CDATA[What to do when your oil paintings develop white spots in the varnish?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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