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Watercolor Painting Tips 

Tips For Painting Landscapes In Watercolor

One of the biggest challenges beginners face with any type of art, is the ability to really connect with the creativity that is inside of them. It's difficult in the beginning to just let go and paint from your heart and soul. Your mind is being filled with techniques and systems for approaching painting, that may inhibit your creativity. Don't get me wrong, painting techniques are essential to learning, but there should be a point where you begin to draw from your own creative imagination.

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How To Paint a Rose in Watercolor Step By Step By Doris Joa 

The Star of this painting and Demonstration will be the Rose painting "Open Arms".

It is a beautiful climbing rose, which I bought new this year for my garden and I was lucky to see a lot of blooms.

I love the colors in this rose and I am looking forward to painting this rose.

Since I need time for doing a rose painting, I cannot paint from life, no rose would live such a long time.

Another reason is that I have two small kids, so I usually only have time to paint in the evening when they are sleeping - so I work from photos. Since this rose is in my own garden, I had enough time to really observe it and understand more about the colors.

I work only from my own reference photos.

I used a digital camera, Olympus C -750 Ultra Zoom to take the photos in this demo. It's a great camera. I am able to see the details on the wings of a bee. I can zoom up to 40 times.

Please follow this link to view the rest of the tutorial on how to paint a rose.

Painting a Mural For a Church By Julie Lamons 

I was asked by the pastor of a local church if I would be interested in painting a mural. Despite some doubts (not least of which was the practicalities of working on scaffolding up to ceiling height), I said yes and before I knew it I was presenting a slide show of ideas at a church meeting.

My brief from this first meeting was to present three scenes in one: the cross, the tomb, and the ascension of Christ. I began evaluating the mural space - a 9×23 feet rectangle with a peak at the center - to find the appropriate style and approach to fulfill the church's needs.

I sketched out my composition onto two sheets of paper I'd stuck together. (Later I gridded it up into inch squares to help me transfer the design to the wall.) I wanted to put some landscape (trees or shrubs) between each scene to make it look more natural. I did some research on the Internet to see what the landscape in the area in Israel actually looks like, then mixed in a little artistic license.



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Portrait Painting Demonstration By Karin Wells 

There are a LOT of ways to paint a portrait. I use several different methods (and sometimes combine them) depending on what I think is best at the time. Sometimes I even remember to take pictures of the process.

This portrait of Gwyneth (20%u2033x24%u2033, oil on linen) won the Certificate of Excellence at the Portrait Society of America's International Portrait Competition in Philadelphia this year (2008).

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Plein Air Painting Demonstration By Jo Castillo 

Jo Knoblock Castillo has always had an interest in art and working with her hands. Whether it was cooking, sewing or making gifts, she was happy to be "doing". While living in Bolivia, she finally rediscovered her love of painting. Her interest is in landscapes and paintings that have connections to her life.

Jo works in most media, but has discovered she really enjoys the special luminosity of pastels. They are tactile, immediate and long lasting. Other than smudging if touched (they should be framed under glass), they are very durable. The colors are clear and vibrant. "I enjoy painting from life and use my own reference photos just as a reminder of shape or lighting," says the artist.

Winters find Jo and Gene, her husband, living in Bastrop, Texas. It is near family and offers a mild climate and plenty of golf courses and opportunities to paint. Jo looks forward to plein air painting in New Mexico each summer. "It is a challenge to set up an easel and paint a scene in just a couple of hours," Jo says, "The light is very fleeting and you have to get down large sections of light and dark very quickly to establish your painting. Weather doesn't always cooperate and uninvited visitors like mosquitos or snakes are not uncommon."

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Beginner Oil Painting Technique 

Painting Drips and Drops By Karin Wells

I have a wonderful oil painting tutorial to share with you today by artist Karin Wells. Hopefully you remember Karin. I conducted an interview with her not long ago. If you did not have a chance to read that interview, I recommend you take some time to read it by clicking here and become better acquainted with Karin. She is a very talented artist and I am delighted to be featuring her work here again.

The following oil painting lesson will demonstrate Karin's oil painting technique for creating water drips on a vertical surface. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. The second part, "How to paint water drops on a horizontal surface in four easy steps", will be published next week.

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Oil Painting Technique - Painting Drips and Drops - Part #2 

How to paint water drops on a horizontal surface in four easy steps. By Karin Wells

The following oil painting lesson is part 2 of Karin's oil painting technique for creating water drips and drops.

This tutorial will focus on how to create water drops on a horizontal surface.

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Great Books For Learning Oil Painting Techniques 

The Complete Oil Painter: The Essential Reference for Beginners to Professionals

The Complete Oil Painter: The Essential Reference for Beginners to Professionals

by: Brian Gorst

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

Problem Solving for Oil Painters: Recognizing What's Gone Wrong and How to Make It Right

Problem Solving for Oil Painters: Recognizing What's Gone Wrong and How to Make It Right

by: Gregg Kreutz

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

Traditional Oil Painting: Advanced Techniques and Concepts from the Renaissance to the Present

Traditional Oil Painting: Advanced Techniques and Concepts from the Renaissance to the Present

by: Virgil Elliott

Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted: Guided Lessons for Beginners and Experienced Artists

The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted: Guided Lessons for Beginners and Experienced Artists

by: Kathleen Staiger

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

Mastering Color

Mastering Color

by: Vicki McMurry

Amazon Price: $19.13 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

Cedar Crossing- A Step-by-Step Oil Painting Demo By Aaron Holland 

About Aaron:

My formal training has been in the "Boston School" tradition, at the Studio of Peter Bougie and Brian Lewis (an Atelier), in the lineage of Richard Lack. While there, I was trained in portraiture, figurative, and still life painting methods, as well as a thorough study of academic drawing approaches. I studied with Mr Bougie and Mr. Lewis every day for five days a week, approximently 7-8 hours a day, for three and a half years. Ironically, it was while I was there that I came to love the landscape....

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Recommended Book On Landscape Painting 

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Landscape Painting Inside and Out: Capture the Vitality of Outdoor Painting in Your Studio With Oils by Kevin D. MacPherson

Landscape Painting Inside and Out: Capture the Vitality of Outdoor Painting in Your Studio With Oils by Kevin D. MacPherson

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The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook - Landscapes by Gordon Mackenzie

The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook - Landscapes by Gordon Mackenzie

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-30 step-by-step demonstrations

-Chapters that focus on basic landscape elements, such as land, water and sky

-Special mini demos for capturing important details, including trees, mountains, waves, clouds, sunsets and mo...

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Oil Painter's Solution Book Landscapes: XX Answers to Your Oil Painting Questions by Elizabeth Tolley

Oil Painter's Solution Book Landscapes: XX Answers to Your Oil Painting Questions by Elizabeth Tolley

The must-have reference for every oil painter!

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Spend less time reading and more time painting with award-winning artist and instructor Elizabeth Tolley as she answers over 100 of the most pressing questions artists have about painting landscapes in oil. The handy Q&A format covers everything from basic brush techniques to deciding what to paint first while on location. Learn how to:

  • Choose the right materials for you
  • Prepare indoor and outdoor workspaces
  • Design spectacular compositions
  • Select ey...
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Creating Textured Landscapes With Pen, Ink & Watercolor by Claudia Nice

Creating Textured Landscapes With Pen, Ink & Watercolor by Claudia Nice

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Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting by John F. Carlson

Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting by John F. Carlson

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Creating Nature in Watercolor: An Artist's Guide by Cathy Johnson

Creating Nature in Watercolor: An Artist's Guide by Cathy Johnson

Experience Nature with an Artist's Eye

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"There are so many reasons to work outdoors: to drink in the beauty of nature; to find fresh, evocative, inspiring and challenging subjects; to spend time in the quiet places; to capture the liveliness of birds or the grace of a red fox; to learn about your environment; to perfect your skill; and just to be out where it's achingly beautiful. Whether you take a painting vacation, a field trip led by a naturalist/artist, a trip to some exotic, untouched loc...

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Plein Air Painting in Oil (Artist's Library Series) by Frank Serrano

Plein Air Painting in Oil (Artist's Library Series) by Frank Serrano

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When you are ready to take your hobby to the great outdoors, then you are ready for this comprehensive guide by Frank Serrano. Plein Air Painting in Oil will teach you everything you need to know to paint outdoors with oil, accurately portraying clouds, trees, rocks, mountains, and other natural landscape elements. You will learn the essentials of the craft, such as working with light and shadow, choosing...

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Step By Step Oil Painting Tutorial By Dan Schultz 

Dan Schultz was born in New Mexico in 1975 and soon began to take an interest in art. He enjoyed art classes through his primary and high school years, and studied commercial art at Pensacola Christian College in Florida. He received his degree with a focus on illustration and graphic design, but he never felt driven to pursue either as a career. After college, he continued to sharpen his drawing and painting skills by attending Cottonwood Artists' School in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and it was there that he realized for the first time his desire for a career in fine art....



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Oil Painting Lesson 

An Introduction To Oil Painting Supports

An oil painting support is any surface that oil paint can be applied to. There are a variety of different surfaces that artists use to paint on. Everything from certain woods, canvas, and even metals can serve as supports for oil paint. This article will introduce you to those various supports and hopefully help you decide which support is best for your style of oil painting.

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Oil Painting Tips 

All About Oil Painting Brushes

Oil painting brushes come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes and this can sometimes overwhelm a beginner. This article will provide you with an overview of the various oil painting brushes available and help you decide what kind of brushes you should invest in.

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Oil Painting Lesson 

Introduction To Oil Painting Fundamentals

To accurately convey your feelings about the subject you are painting, you should learn and understand the fundamentals of oil painting like drawing, color theory, value and composition. I hope to give you a better understanding of these fundamentals in this article. This article is meant to be an introduction. You should study these topics further on your own when you have time.

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Oil Painting Demonstration - Painting Horses in Landscape with Figures 

Here's a great new demo by artist Elin Pendleton. The title of this oil painting lesson is "Painting Horses in Landscape with Figures". This painting lesson will show how Elin moves from an original idea, through the entire process as she paints an equine subject in her studio.

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Top 10 Online Resources To Help You Learn How To Draw Cars 

Learning how to draw cars is a very popular hobby as of late, so I decided to dedicate a post that lists some great resources online to help you learn how to draw cars fast. The following links include free step by step drawing tutorials of race cars, sports cars and other great tips for car drawing enthusiasts.

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Great Book on How To Draw Cars 

How to Draw Cars and Trucks (How to Draw (Dover))

How to Draw Cars and Trucks (How to Draw (Dover))

by: Michelle Roberts

Amazon Price: $4.95 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, 2nd Edition (Motorbooks Studio)

How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, 2nd Edition (Motorbooks Studio)

by: Thom Taylor, Lisa Hallett

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

How to Draw Cars the Hot Wheels Way

How to Draw Cars the Hot Wheels Way

by: Scott Robertson

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How To Draw Crazy Cars & Mad Monsters Like a Pro (Motorbooks Studio)

How To Draw Crazy Cars & Mad Monsters Like a Pro (Motorbooks Studio)

by: Thom Taylor, Ed "Newt" Newton

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

How to Draw Fast Cars, Monster Trucks, & Fighter Jets

How to Draw Fast Cars, Monster Trucks, & Fighter Jets

by: Christopher Hart

Amazon Price: $8.76 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

Acrylic Painting Demonstration & Tips By Lesly Finn 

About Lesly Finn

I am English and emigrated to New Zealand with my husband in 1999, since when I have been able to pursue a long held dream of expressing myself with paint. Ideas for my work come from a variety of sources, including images from the natural world, dreams, emotions and memories. These are portrayed through a mix of colour, texture and contrast that evolve during the act of painting.

I enjoy drawing and pastel work, and paint with acrylic on canvas, often incorporating collage and textured elements. For me one of the many joys of painting is the continuous exploration and development of ideas, and my hope is that the resulting work will give pleasure and invite quiet contemplation.

- Lesly Finn

Follow this link to view a step by step acrylic painting demonstration by Lesly Finn

Learn Acrylic Painting with Lorraine Vatcher 

Another amazing painting to share with you. Lorraine Vatcher was kind enough to share another demonstration with us. The title of this painting is "Reflections of Pink and Blue."
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At The Dock - An Acrylic Painting Demonstration by Brian Rice 

Brian has no formal training in art. He is self taught and learns most from a careful observation of the order and design of the natural world . He believes that "nature is the artwork of a creator/master artist who displays a wisdom and a genius that we have only begun to understand". His focus is to create art that will cause the soul to search for a deeper meaning in an increasingly chaotic world.

He started striving for a photo realism style in the 1990's and achieved it to some degree, but, he found the style did not evoke much emotion and set out on a journey to find a style that was realistic but, with a much looser impressionistic approach.

Eighteen of his paintings were on display at his hometown Petrolia Library during the Summer of 2004.

The Painting "The Newfoundland Cabin" appeared in "Guest Gallery "which is a page in the downhomer magazine; www.Downhome.com is the biggest magazine on the Canadian eastcoast with 26,000 subscribers. This magazine also has a gallery and gift shop in St. John's, Newfoundland which now carries prints of the painting "seasons of life"

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New Step by Step Acrylic Painting Demonstration 

A new acrylic painting demo has been posted on my blog. The title of this piece is "Nature's Decorations" and it was painted by the very talented artist Lorraine Vatcher.

Click here to view the free acrylic painting instructions.

Acrylic painting tutorial By Harmony Steel 

There is a new acrylic painting tutorial posted on my main blog entitled "Alien Landscape" by the very talented Harmony Steel.

Here is the link to view the acrylic painting tutorial

Recommended Acrylic Painting Books 

Acrylic Revolution: New Tricks and Techniques for Working with the World's Most Versatile Medium

Acrylic Revolution: New Tricks and Techniques for Working with the World's Most Versatile Medium

by: Nancy Reyner

Amazon Price: $18.47 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

The New Acrylics: Complete Guide to the New Generation of Acrylic Paints

The New Acrylics: Complete Guide to the New Generation of Acrylic Paints

by: Rheni Tauchid

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

Acrylic Painting: A Complete Guide

Acrylic Painting: A Complete Guide

by: Wendon Blake

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The North Light Book of Acrylic Painting Techniques

The North Light Book of Acrylic Painting Techniques

by: Earl Grenville Killeen, Lea Raechel Killeen

Amazon Price: $16.31 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

Acrylic Painting Techniques For Beginners 

The acrylic painting medium is a fairly new addition to the various painting mediums available to todays artists. It has been around since the 1950's and has been continually under development and refinement ever since.

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DVD - Acrylic Landscapes, The Watercolor Way with Charles Harrington 

Charles Harrington AWS DF, ISAP draws on the best features of both acrylic and watercolor in his acrylic landscape painting workshop. He achieves the subtle color shifts and luminous transparency of watercolor while attaining the durability of acrylic. He also introduces tools and techniques perfected over years as an architect.

At home in the Ozarks, Charles introduces his portable plein air kit and paints a study that will serve as his reference in the studio. Back indoors, Charles works in the watercolorist's style. He uses light preliminary washes and thin layers of pigment, allowing him to vary colors at every stage. Charles modifies his larger painting from his original plein air reference to achieve stronger design and value balance.

Charles also harnesses acrylics' unique ability to layer opaque, translucent and transparent passages harmoniously. He mixes sparingly on his palette and heavily on the paper to create complicated blends and avoid flat, dull grays. He uses a spray bottle, splattering and active brushwork to break up large shapes and create lifelike texture.

To find an alternative to watercolor or capitalize on the unique advantages of acrylics, join Charles Harrington in Acrylic Landscapes the Watercolor Way.

Click here for more information on this acrylic painting DVD including pricing, customer reviews and a free preview!

Recommended DVD - Create Mood & Atmosphere with Color & Value by Hugh Greer 

Learn Acrylic Painting with Hugh Greer

This Hugh Greer art instruction DVD contains advanced acrylic painting lessons in which Hugh Greer demonstrates advanced techniques for painting with acrylics and demonstrates his techniques close up and in detail.

Create Mood & Atmosphere with Color & Value

Hugh Greer paints two scenes simultaneously, creating two distinctly different moods demonstrating the importance of subtle shifts in color, value and under paint colors in landscapes. Hugh uses the transparency of fluid acrylics to its fullest.

Along the way, you will see remarkable brushwork, color mixing, versatile use of the medium, and a variety of tools. You will gain insights on what to look for while painting and tips on how to direct the eye to the focal point. With his keen observations and tour de force skill, it becomes absolutely clear why Hugh Greer is a national gold medal winning landscape painter!

120 min.

Available on DVD

Click here for more information including customer reviews and a free preview!

Artist Spotlite - Interview With Don Sahli 

Everybody looks for a label. I would like to be known as a painter one who painted what he saw while wandering around on his journey.

Don Sahli made the decision to become a professional artist at a very early age. By the time he was 17 years old, galleries in Texas and New Mexico were selling his paintings. Sahli has earned his living as a professional artist all his adult life. Presently, his work is represented by galleries in Colorado, North Carolina, New Mexico, Wyoming and Texas.

When I look at a painting, I want it to bring me back to when I was on the scene. I want it to convey the drama and emotion that first captured my attention, the atmosphere, and the soul of the place.

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Recommended Art Instruction Books From Amazon... 

DK Art School: An Introduction to Art Techniques (DK Art School)

DK Art School: An Introduction to Art Techniques (DK Art School)

by: DK Publishing

Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

The Artist's Handbook

The Artist's Handbook

by: Ray Campbell Smith

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

Artist's Color Manual: The Complete Guide to Working with Color

Artist's Color Manual: The Complete Guide to Working with Color

by: Simon Jennings

Amazon Price: $27.50 (as of 12/03/2008) Buy Now

Artist's Manual: A Complete Guide to Paintings and Drawing Materials and techniques

Artist's Manual: A Complete Guide to Paintings and Drawing Materials and techniques

by: Angela Gair

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Artist Spotlite - Interview With Pamela E. Miller 

About Pamela E. Miller Contemporary Art

"By cultivating the beautiful we scatter the seeds of heavenly flowers, as by doing good we cultivate those that belong to humanity" -Robert Heinlein

These are just a few words that I like to live by. I feel that creating art is a way of sharing your soul with others. As you will see in my artwork: sometimes I am very flamboyant and always colorful, sometimes confidant and peaceful, other times angry or chaotic. I think all of my emotions; passions come out in my works. Sometimes I layer it on thick (paint and words) and other times I flirt with the canvas with light feathery strokes. My art reflects my beliefs in love, warmth, generosity, loyalty, and honesty. I'm inspired by science, fantasy, martial arts, architecture, and nature (especially water).

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Interview With Artist Cindy Davis 

Cindy Davis' paintings have been exhibited and sold in Georgia, Florida, California, Colorado, Maryland and Tennessee. She frequently exhibits in Albany, Georgia as well as participating in art events in through the Deep South. Mrs. Davis is a member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters, the Southern Artists' League, and the Georgia Artist's Guild of Albany. She is best known for her large format, abstract acrylic paintings. She owns and manages an internet-based art business, Flint River Gallery, LLC, currently representing 9 southern artists.

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Interview With Artist Julie Blight 

Artist Statement

Today we are bombarded with so much ugliness in the world; through my art I try to portray the calming beauty I feel from nature. My passion is painting Realistic Animal Portraits, especially Dogs, Cattle and our vibrant Northern Territory Landscapes, Flora and Fauna.

My favourite medium is Matisse Acrylic Paint and also work in Inks, Wax, Rice Paper and Graphite Pencil.
I attained my Visual Arts Diploma many years ago and have continued my art education with the school of life, through trial and error. After years of exhibiting, travel teaching nationally and internationally I now enjoy the layback life style of the Territory. I paint under the Nom de Plume "Siani Walsh".

The photo submitted is of my young Rottweiler Sharny and is called "Who Me". To her the world is her play ground she is either going into mischief or coming out of it and has the most expressive face of any dog I have been guardian to. She is an absolute joy to share my life with....

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Artist Spotlite - Interview with Lorraine Vatcher 

Please take a moment to head on over to my blog and read a this wonderful one on one interview with Artist Lorraine Vatcher.

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Artist Spotlite - Interview with Karin Wells 

I love the dignity and grand style of classical realism. My work reflects the deep influence of the Old Masters in both method, style and use of light.

I enjoy working with traditional oil paint on linen canvas. The Old Masters take my breath away and when I look at what they have done with this traditional medium, it gives me endless inspiration to learn more.

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Artist Spotlite - Interview with Monica Vanzant 

I began a new feature over at my blog entitled "Artist Spotlite" that involves a one on one interview with professional artist from around the world.

This weeks interview is with the very talented artist Monica Vanzant.

Please click here to read the artist interview.

An Introduction to Pastel Painting & Drawing 

Pastels are a wonderful medium to work with. If you are used to painting in wet mediums like oils and acrylics then you should give pastels a try. They are a very refreshing and enjoyable approach to creating art. This article will introduce you to the various pastel mediums that are available as well as touch on a few pastel panting and drawing techniques that you can incorporate into your next work of art.
Click here to read the rest of this article on pastel painting and drawing.

More free pastel painting & drawing techniques visit our main site: http://www.creativespotlite.com

More Art Instruction Lenses On Squidoo! 

If you enjoyed this lens on art instruction, then be sure to visit my other lenses on oil painting, watercolor painting, drawing and more. See below for more information.
Learn How to Draw Cars
Various tips, videos and other resources for beginner car drawing enthusiasts.
Watercolor Painting Lessons & Tips
Great resource on watercolor painting. Lots of great tips and resources.
Art Instruction Video Showcase
Great collection of free art instruction videos on a variety of different mediums. There are also featured videos there that you can purchase that are extremely popular amongst new artists.
Oil Painting Instruction & Tips
Another great resource for beginner oil painting. Lots of great tips and resources here.
Beginner Acrylic Painting
Free acrylic painting lessons, tips and resources for the beginner.
Drawing Lessons & Tips
Great lens on drawing for the beginner. Lots of great tips and resources.

How to Paint a Cat - Painting Demonstration by Richard Ancheta 

Richard Ancheta first began to paint at the age of 12 years old and took painting lessons with well known Filipino artist and illustrators. His devotion and vision as an artist are promising. He studied Multimedia Design at Montreal International Academy of Design. Richard works in various mediums: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and charcoal. His works have been featured in newspapers, magazines and books. He boast 20 years of experience in painting, illustration, advertising and graphic work.

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Art Instruction Resources Online 

Here are some great resources online for beginner artists. You will find everything you need to get started at the following links.
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New step by step painting demo and artist interview... 

I just added a new oil painting demonstration along with a one on one interview with the very talented artist Jennifer Young.

This is a beautiful landscape painting that was inspired by her trip to Veritas Vineyards in Afton Virginia.

Click here to view the oil painting demonstration

Click here for the one on one interview with Jennifer Young

The Big List of Artist Resources 

Finding quality information online for artists can sometimes be difficult. There is a lot of quality information out there for artists only it can be difficult to locate.

I put together a list of art instruction sites as well as other resources that I hope will be helpful to beginner artists.

Please head over to my art instruction blog to view the list of artist resources.

I hope this helps.

All the best.

More Free Art Instruction Sites 

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