Paint...Painter...Painting!
Painters and fans of painters, and artists of all genres, welcome! This is your group to find great painting tips and techniques, artist autobiography pages, and communicate with fellow artists. To add your lens simply click in the right column below, or start a new lens!
Please visit the lenses of fellow Painting Group members, exchange ideas and possibly form lasting bonds between like-minded, creative people!
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Who is your Role Model? Mentor? Teacher?
Give the Painting Group some helpful tips on where to go for further study or learningAs artists, one of the key elements to growth is continuous exploration of oneself and one's surroundings. Explain what you do to develop and hone your skills and perceptions.
Where do you go for inspiration?
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| spiritartist
Thanks for adding my Animal Spirits Lens to your group! Remember to keep your brushes wet! Posted April 29, 2008 |
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FlorenceArt
Hi! Thank you for accepting me in this group. Posted April 28, 2008 |
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bjslapidary
I love painting and flowers are one of my favorites. Posted April 23, 2008 |
| Lexi
Pure and simple, flowers bathed in dawn light do it for me! Posted March 16, 2008 |
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spatlynch
Thanks for including me in this group! Posted March 16, 2008 |
What is Your Favorite Medium or Technique?
Give us your insights on what methods and media you preferPlease NO advertising, thank you! All comments with advertising will be deleted.
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FlorenceArt
Acrylic is my main medium, either on paper or canvas. But I also love ink, pastel, color pencils, charcoal, collage... and of course digital painting! Posted April 29, 2008 |
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CreativeSpotlite
My favorite medium is definitely oil paint. I have experimented with many different mediums but always find myself coming back to oils. Posted January 29, 2008 |
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jeyoung
My favorite medium is oil. Just can't get away from its seductive, rich qualities. Lately I've also had fun experimenting with gouache and watercolor/pen and ink. Posted October 31, 2007 |
My names Melanie, and have been experimenting and studying for 14yrs face and body painting, canvas art and in 2007 completed 2 yrs of Interior Design.
Posted October 14, 2007
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Barbarino
I enjoy oil but would like to try gouache and watercolor combined with pen/ink. Posted June 13, 2007 |
Let's Discuss Painting and its Purpose
This is the place to talk about the artist's role in today's digital societyWith the growing popularity of digital imagery, where does that leave oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache and the heaps of other painting techniques? Is it all going down the tubes?
Let's hear what you think, and discuss about the future of painting!
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FlorenceArt
Strange to think of this in terms of competition. Digital art is a new way to make art, why does it have to replace anything? What did photography or cinema replace? Posted April 28, 2008 |
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Jenafern
Original, hand-created art vs. digital art = apples and oranges. Like them both, not remotely the same. Posted April 22, 2008 |
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Leenashorses
Hi! Posted February 07, 2008 |
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jeyoung
I am blown away by the talent, ingenuity and creativity of digital artists. However, I think there will also always be a craving for the tactile intimacy that comes more directly from the artist's hands, even with the most primitive methods. You can't get any more basic than a stick with hair on i Posted October 31, 2007 |
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PetPortraitArtist
No, I think it will be left right where it is or maybe considered to be more valuable and that digital imagery and painting will just be added as another style and medium...The Acrylic Artist Posted September 10, 2007 |
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judithdagostino
I think there is room for all of us creative types. I don't think digital will take away from "hand painted" paintings - perhaps it will make them more unique and more valuable in the future. Posted August 20, 2007 |
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Barbarino
Digital art will never replace real pigment and the incredible textures that can be obtained from working with real brushes, mediums and other art supplies. I don't think it's about choosing one or the other but more about how the two may be used in conjunction for greater effect. Posted June 13, 2007 |
| calviaart
I still miss the mess on my clothes, the smell and not wearing out my poor mouse.. Posted May 25, 2007 |
| d-artist
eventhough digital is an art in itself, using a brush/pencil and applying a technique will always be a contribution to handmade imaginative creativity... Posted April 03, 2007 |
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realself
Paint will never die, just as paper will never die-to be replaced by Outlook! Paint is an extension of our mind, our breath, and our seeing. Go for it. Posted March 22, 2007 |
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CreativeArtist
I've seen digital and fractal art and it is stunning. And I've also seen many works done by hand, and both methods are gorgeous. I like painting with acrylics myself. Posted March 21, 2007 |
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flyingscot
5 Litres of opaque white gouache, painterly and enthusiastic. I began as a painter over 30 years ago and am on the digital end of things now. Great stuff. Posted March 19, 2007 |
The Painting Group Member Lenses
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Expressionistic Paintings by Nina Kuriloff
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Jennifer Young's Lens on Landscape Painting
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~~Graham Matthews ART - Go With the FLOW~~
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The Artwork Of Julie Rapier-Claxton
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OIL PAINTING
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Do You Sell your Paintings?
How do you promote your artwork?
Help your fellow colleagues by telling us your favored marketing methodAll of us are looking to get our artwork noticed and hopefully sold.
How do you go about presenting your work?
Some examples:
* Galleries
* Online sales / marketing
* Home / Atelier
* Word of mouth
Which method is most effective for you and what type of artwork do you create?
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Mark_Haglund
I promote my art through local art shows, my blogs (you can Google Mark Haglund and you should find my links), through word of mouth, and Ebay auctions (again search on ebay for Mark Haglund and you will find my paintings). I resently joined a local business group in my hometown. I will be able to generate leads and interest in my art through this group. Posted May 09, 2008 |
| HelenHarris
Thanks for accepting my new lens! Posted March 16, 2008 |
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PetPortraitArtist
I promote my work by using every possible channel available. Online Art galleries, Public Art Shows, Craft Fairs and handing out brochures and cards every chance I get. The Acrylic Artist Posted September 10, 2007 |
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Barbarino
I've been focused more on improving my skills than trying to sell my work at the moment. I definitely plan to use both email marketing and online marketing methods in the future. Posted June 13, 2007 |
| calviaart
I'm going with a well known "Giclee" print maker because I have discovered that many people do not take you serious until you are dead. I use my blog to promote artists and feel that we should be recognized before we are dead.. Posted May 25, 2007 |


