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- Painting Mistakes -- 22 Mistakes to Avoid When PaintingUpdated: Wed Jul 23 18:07:05 2008
Tips on how to avoid mistakes commonly made in paintings, from the Canadian artist Brian Simons, who works in acrylics… - Squaw Valley Cable Car Pictures - Ride the Squaw Valley Tram, Villag…Created: Wed Jul 23 17:16:40 2008
Riding the Squaw Valley Cable Car is a spectacular adventure. The trip from the Village at Squaw Valley to High Camp is an ascent of 2000 feet with views across the Sierra Nevada, including Lake Ta… - Painting Project Abstracting an Urban Scene - City Windows by Keri I…Updated: Wed Jul 23 17:16:36 2008
Browse through the paintings in the gallery for this project, the challenge of which is to extract and convey the essence of an urban scene, producing a painting that is an abstraction… - Abstracting an Urban Scene -- July and August Painting ProjectUpdated: Wed Jul 23 17:16:35 2008
The challenge of this project is to extract and convey the essence of an urban scene, producing a painting that is an abstraction… - Abstracting an Urban Scene -- July and August Painting ProjectUpdated: Wed Jul 23 17:16:34 2008
The challenge of this project is to extract and convey the essence of an urban scene, producing a painting that is an abstraction… - Abstracting an Urban Scene -- July and August Painting ProjectUpdated: Wed Jul 23 17:16:34 2008
The challenge of this project is to extract and convey the essence of an urban scene, producing a painting that is an abstraction… - Painting With Gold Like Klimt -- Using Gold Leaf in a Painting Like …Updated: Wed Jul 23 14:52:54 2008
If you've admired the way Klimt uses gold in his paintings and want to do something similar, this painting FAQ will help… - July August 2008 Painting Project Abstracting an Urban SceneUpdated: Wed Jul 23 14:31:03 2008
The challenge of this project is to extract and convey the essence of an urban scene, producing a painting that is an abstraction… - Painting Projects -- Challenge Yourself with these Monthly Painting …Updated: Wed Jul 23 14:27:39 2008
Challenge yourself with these monthly painting project. Sometimes it'se a subject, sometimes a technique, and sometimes in the style of a particular artist. If you complete a project, email a photo… - Art Glossary Masking Fluid or FrisketUpdated: Wed Jul 23 14:13:47 2008
An explanation of what masking fluid or frisket is and why an artist would use it, from the Art Terms Glossary… - About.com Painting -- How-To Articles, PaintingTips, Projects, Art I…Updated: Thu Jul 17 17:26:40 2008
Whether you're into painting with oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, or mixed media, here you'll find essential how-to information, tips, painting projects, and articles on painting-related topi… - Painting Techniques -- 7 Ways or Techniques to Create a PaintingUpdated: Thu Jul 17 16:53:26 2008
A look at the various ways to approaching the creation of a painting, none of which is better or more correct than another but rather a matter of personal preference and technique. … - Acrylic Painting Problem Solver -- Using Glycerin as an Extender wit…Updated: Thu Jul 17 16:46:49 2008
Does glycerin work as a retarder or extender for acrylic paints, or are there issues with longevity of the paint? Find out in this Acrylic Painting Problem Solver… - Painting Project Abstracting an Urban Scene - Chicago's Lakeshore Dr…Updated: Mon Jul 14 14:10:07 2008
Browse through the paintings in the gallery for this project, the challenge of which is to extract and convey the essence of an urban scene, producing a painting that is an abstraction… - Painting Project Abstracting an Urban Scene - Rooftop View by Lynne …Updated: Sun Jul 13 17:24:59 2008
Browse through the paintings in the gallery for this project, the challenge of which is to extract and convey the essence of an urban scene, producing a painting that is an abstraction… - Painting Project -- Add Your Painting to the Project GalleryUpdated: Sun Jul 13 17:23:57 2008
Add your own painting to the gallery for this painting project… - Painting Project Abstracting an Urban Scene - View from the Studio b…Updated: Sun Jul 13 16:50:43 2008
Browse through the paintings in the gallery for this project, the challenge of which is to extract and convey the essence of an urban scene, producing a painting that is an abstraction… - Acrylic Paint -- How Fast Does Acrylic Paint DryUpdated: Sun Jul 13 15:01:55 2008
How quickly does acrylic paint dry once you've squeezed it out a tube? Find out in the Acrylic Painting Problem Solver… - Art Quotes Painting Quotes -- Quotes on Painting and ArtUpdated: Sun Jul 13 14:04:24 2008
A collection of quotes on painting and art from artists, art critics, and the like… - Color Mixing Tips -- Having Enough of a Mixed ColorUpdated: Sun Jul 13 13:27:34 2008
Color mixing tips -- How to ensure you've enough of a mixed color when working with acrylics… - Painting Tip of the Week -- Painting TipsUpdated: Sun Jul 13 13:27:23 2008
A new painting tip is added every week to this growing collection of helpful painting tips submitted by fellow artists. … - Acrylic Painting Mediums -- How Much Water or Medium Can You Add to …Updated: Sun Jul 13 11:09:40 2008
How far can you dilute acrylic paint before it looses its adhesive properties? Find out in this Acrylic Painting Problem Solver… - Painting DVD Review John Lovett Splashing PaintUpdated: Sat Jul 12 17:39:03 2008
A review of the painting DVD by Australian artist John Lovett called "Splashing Paint"… - International Artist Magazine -- Review of International ArtistUpdated: Sat Jul 12 17:13:35 2008
Review of International Artist magazine, an artist's magazine that will inspire every artist, whether you're a beginner or practicing professional… - Review John Lovett Watercolour Studio Workshop 2 CD-ROMUpdated: Sat Jul 12 16:49:52 2008
Review of John Lovett's CD-ROM Watercolour Studio Workshop 2… - Best 5 Art Reads for PaintersUpdated: Sat Jul 12 16:49:09 2008
My selection of highly readable, non-fiction books on art that painters wanting to improve their general art knowledge are likely to enjoy… - Book Review Writers on ArtistsUpdated: Sat Jul 12 16:49:04 2008
A review of the book Writers on Artists, a collection of great essays by prominent writers on prominent artists taken from Modern Painters magazine… - Vincent van Gogh Painting Sold -- Which was the First and Only Paint…Updated: Sat Jul 12 08:24:36 2008
Do you know which painting it was that Van Gogh sold during his lifetime?… - Pencil Sketch for Oil Painting -- Stop a Pencil Sketching Showing Th…Updated: Sat Jul 12 08:20:22 2008
A tip on how to stop a detailed pencil drawing or pencil sketch from showing in an oil painting… - First Painting Sold Gallery -- Purple Posies by Jackie GriswoldUpdated: Fri Jul 11 17:57:16 2008
A gallery showcasing the first painting artists sold, to provide examples of what sells, and inspiration. This one is by Tuna, who says it was his worst ever painting… - Perspective -- Art Glossary PerspectiveUpdated: Fri Jul 11 07:19:08 2008
An explanation of what perspective means in an art context… - Painting Content Contributor - Susan TschantzUpdated: Wed Jul 9 06:14:07 2008
Brief biography of painting content contributor Susan Tschantz… - An Invitation to Join the About.com Painting Forum and CommunityUpdated: Sun Jul 6 18:30:30 2008
Why not join the About.com Painting Forum and Community?… - Quotes from Paul CezanneUpdated: Fri Jul 4 07:22:33 2008
Quotes from the French Postimpressionist painter Paul Cezanne… - Painting Gold or Silver -- What Colors to Use for Painting Gold and …Updated: Fri Jul 4 07:01:41 2008
What colors to use if you're wanting to include a gold or silver object in a painting… - Art Book Review -- Humument A Treated Victorian NovelUpdated: Thu Jul 3 11:10:47 2008
A review of artist's Tom Phillips's altered book, "Humument"… - Red Penguins in VeniceUpdated: Tue Jul 1 10:53:44 2008
Why were there red penguins in Venice and who put them there? It's all to do with installation art… - Art Glossary Claude Monet -- Impressionist Painter Claude MonetUpdated: Tue Jul 1 10:49:24 2008
A look at the life and work of the Impressionist painter Claude Monet… - Painting DVD Review Star Portraits with Rolf HarrisUpdated: Tue Jul 1 10:48:14 2008
A review of the "Star Portraits with Rolf Harris" TV series, available on DVD, which features three portrait artists painting a celebrity in each episode… - January Painting Project Monochrome Painting: Submissions Gallery: P…Updated: Tue Jul 1 10:47:12 2008
January Painting Project Monochrome Painting: Take a look at the painting called 'Blue Lake #2" in this project's Submissions Gallery. … - Art Glossary Outsider Art -- What is Outsider Art and Who Makes Outs…Updated: Tue Jul 1 10:44:52 2008
What is outsider art and who qualifies as an outsider artist?… - Painting Project Limited Color Palette -- Flower by Angela LesterUpdated: Tue Jul 1 10:44:16 2008
Browse through the gallery of submitted paintings for this painting project on using a limited palette consisting only of four colors… - Best Art Materials Shops in LondonUpdated: Tue Jul 1 10:38:53 2008
If you're looking for art materials or art supplies in London, you've got quite a few choices of shops. This is a list of my favorites… - Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny -- Monet's Pond at GivernyUpdated: Tue Jul 1 10:36:54 2008
One look at Monet's gardens and pond at Giverney and you'll also be wanting to paint the lilies and reflections. Here's a collection of reference photos for artists of Monet's garden at Giverny to … - Best Brands of Watercolor PaintUpdated: Tue Jul 1 10:33:40 2008
Which is the best brand of watercolor paint on the market? Here's my choice of my favorite watercolor paints… - Honey in Watercolor Paint -- Why is Honey Used in Watercolor PaintUpdated: Tue Jul 1 10:33:21 2008
Find out why honey can be used to make watercolor paint and whether you need to treat it any differently to normal watercolor paint… - Oil Painting Problem Solver -- Is Walnut Oil a Good, Non-Toxic Mediu…Updated: Tue Jul 1 10:29:56 2008
Is walnut oil a good choice of medium for oil painting, given that it's non-toxic? Find out in this Oil Painting Problem Solver… - Gifts Ideas for ArtistsUpdated: Tue Jul 1 10:07:05 2008
Looking for a gift for the artist in your life or an artist friend? Here's a collection of ideas for suitable gifts… - Art and Fear -- Essential Reading for Artists Art and FearUpdated: Tue Jul 1 10:04:54 2008
Why every artist should read the book “Art and Fear”, with some quotes to convince you… - Painting Photo QuizUpdated: Mon Jun 30 18:04:58 2008
Find out how much you know about painting equipment with this fun quiz… - Painting Brush Quiz -- Art Quiz BrushesUpdated: Mon Jun 30 18:03:56 2008
Find out how much you know about painting brushes with this art quiz… - Painting Project -- Add Your Painting to the Project GalleryUpdated: Mon Jun 30 17:29:34 2008
If you complete this painting project, why not add your painting to the project gallery?… - Abstracted Cityscape Painting Step by Step VeniceUpdated: Mon Jun 30 17:05:42 2008
Painting cityscapes: follow the development of an abstracted cityscape painting, of Venice, from start to finish… - Landscape Painting Project -- Sunset by Emilia MisiuraUpdated: Mon Jun 30 16:48:01 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Untitled Sunsets by Candace JohnsonUpdated: Mon Jun 30 16:23:09 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- A Moment with Himalayas by Sandya Shin…Updated: Mon Jun 30 14:16:51 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Vineyard on Okanagan Point by Susann R…Updated: Mon Jun 30 14:16:50 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Raven Domain by Elaine LaueCreated: Mon Jun 30 14:16:50 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Summer Fun by Monica McDonnellCreated: Mon Jun 30 14:16:50 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Distant Sleet by MorganUpdated: Mon Jun 30 14:16:47 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Mountain Memories by Shannon DaileyUpdated: Sun Jun 29 17:00:37 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Painting Composition -- Crop Painting ForegroundUpdated: Sun Jun 29 16:17:05 2008
A gallery of suggestions to alter a painting's composition to strengthen or improve it… - Painting Composition -- Pattern in a PaintingUpdated: Sun Jun 29 16:07:38 2008
A gallery of suggestions to alter a painting's composition to strengthen or improve it… - June Painting Project Landscapes InstructionsUpdated: Sun Jun 29 16:05:25 2008
Challenge yourself with this painting project to paint a landscape with a strong composition. Read the instructions, then get painting!… - Landscape Painting Project -- Park near Hotsprings in Arkansas by Pr…Updated: Sun Jun 29 15:21:44 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Forgotten Fields by Maddy BuckmanUpdated: Sun Jun 29 14:23:34 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Lake Front by Lyn RasmussenUpdated: Sun Jun 29 14:22:30 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Serenity by Kat WelschUpdated: Sun Jun 29 13:29:10 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Wisconsin Cottage by Kathleen GodshallUpdated: Sun Jun 29 13:27:06 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- A Day at the Beach by Lee PierceCreated: Sun Jun 29 13:14:48 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Landscape by Josie YoungUpdated: Sun Jun 29 13:05:18 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Snow Gums on a Misty Morning in Alpine…Updated: Sun Jun 29 12:56:59 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Wheatfields of the Swartland by Patric…Updated: Sun Jun 29 12:54:54 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Greenway Quay by Gayle KirtonUpdated: Sun Jun 29 12:50:46 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Old Boathouse by Donna ElioUpdated: Sat Jun 28 14:01:46 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Vignette -- Art Glossary VignetteUpdated: Sat Jun 28 13:59:35 2008
An explanation of what a vignette style painting is… - Claude Mirror -- Art Glossary Claude MirrorCreated: Sat Jun 28 13:50:57 2008
An explanation of what a Claude mirror is, and why painters found it a useful tool… - Landscape Painting Project -- Dark City by David CallahanUpdated: Sat Jun 28 13:38:47 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Calaveras County CA by Darlene Dee Bro…Updated: Sat Jun 28 13:29:23 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Honeymoon Seascape by Christy MichalakCreated: Sat Jun 28 13:06:32 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Bavarian Landscape by Carol DevereauxUpdated: Sat Jun 28 12:52:05 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Red Mountains by Julie LamonsUpdated: Sat Jun 28 12:38:40 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Landscape by Marie-Pierre GovernaleUpdated: Sat Jun 28 12:13:45 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Painting Composition Class -- Placing of Elements in a PaintingUpdated: Sat Jun 28 11:54:06 2008
Painting Composition Class: Deciding where to place the elements… - Landscape Painting Project -- New Zealand Mountains and Lake Landsca…Updated: Fri Jun 27 07:36:28 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project Gallery -- Salt Marsh Memories by Beth Pe…Updated: Fri Jun 27 07:20:55 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Pilgrimage to Peggy's Cove by Brenda J…Updated: Fri Jun 27 06:59:05 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Olive Grove Tunis by Sandhya SharmaUpdated: Thu Jun 26 15:55:14 2008
Take a look at the artwork submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- On the Verge by Eric BienstockCreated: Thu Jun 26 15:55:12 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- California Poppy Field by Laura ParkerCreated: Thu Jun 26 15:55:11 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Landscape of Tuscany by ShrlCreated: Thu Jun 26 15:55:11 2008
Take a look at the painting submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - The Best Artist MagazinesUpdated: Thu Jun 26 15:55:09 2008
Which are the best artists' magazines across the world? There's a great choice available, including one I think every artist should subscribe to… - Painting Composition -- Crop Negative Space from Painting CompositionUpdated: Thu Jun 26 15:55:07 2008
A gallery of suggestions to alter a painting's composition to strengthen or improve it… - Painting Composition -- Lead Viewer into the CompositionCreated: Thu Jun 26 15:55:07 2008
A gallery of suggestions to alter a painting's composition to strengthen or improve it… - How to Fix Mistakes in Watercolor -- Remove Errors and Fix Mistakes …Updated: Thu Jun 26 15:08:12 2008
If you make a mistake in a watercolor painting, you either need to react fast and remove it almost instantaneously, or wait for the painting to dry. … - Landscape Painting Project -- Sailing by Marilyn GodboldUpdated: Wed Jun 25 13:44:35 2008
Take a look at the artwork submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format… - Landscape Painting Project -- Country Golf by John QuinlanUpdated: Wed Jun 25 13:41:27 2008
Take a look at the artwork submitted for this painting project which challenges you to work with an extreme landscape format…