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Gallery | Angela A’Court’s Minimalist Still Life Art

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With an eye toward the spaces between forms, Angela A’Court creates pastels that are minimalist, modern and mesmerizing. View a gallery of her still lifes that didn’t make it into the June 2012 issue of Pastel Journal. Full Article

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Fine Art Slideshow of The Artist’s Magazine, May 2012 issue

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Presenting a slideshow of the May 2012 issue of The Artist’s Magazine, featuring the work of David Hettinger, McCrystle Wood, Sheldon Tapley, Garry Kaye, Jeannie McGuire and more. Full Article

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Drawing, Grisaille and Ébauche | Step-by-Step from Douglas Flynt

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Douglas Flynt teaches classical techniques like grisaille and ébauche while breaking the process for painting still lifes into a series of manageable tasks. Full Article

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The Secular Nature of Still Life

Sheldon Tapley celebrates excess in his still lifes that include images of the nude; here, Daniel Brown explains the ways in which still life differs from figure and landscape in the Western tradition. Full Article

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Tip File: Strive for a Full Range of Values with Pastels

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Pastel artist Peter Seltzer shares a tip about color values. Full Article

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David Jamieson | Artist of the Month

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David Jamieson is our March 2012 Artist of Month. His oil painting, Golf Pencils, was a finalist in the floral/still life category of The Artist’s Magazine’s 28th Annual Art Competition. Keep reading to learn how he came to art later in life and how he’s motivated to paint. Full Article

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Ron Monsma | Still Lifes & Figures in Pastel

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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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Tip File: How to Check Proportions While Painting

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Robert Armetta shares his tip for checking proportions while painting. Full Article

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Lillias August Gallery

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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

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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