As the cold winds of winter keep us indoors and bundled up, the images of a tropical island and warm, sandy beaches warm the soul. That image gives us the promise that the fierce and frigid jaws of winter will …
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Okay, maybe paint flinging doesn’t have the time-honored Renaissance tradition of chiaroscuro or glazing, but it certainly became a popular painting technique of the non-representational school of painting. Paint flinging came into the spotlight in the early 1940s when Jackson …
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If you’re a dyed-in-the-wool crafter, adding color and your own personal artistic touches to home decorating items is a natural extension of your talent and skills. Many artists and crafters would enjoy painting ceramics, porcelain and glass. Until recently, that …
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If you’re like most folks, you’ve made some New Year’s resolutions. Or, you may at least be thinking of how to expand your art in 2013. Reflect for a moment on what you’ve been doing, how much you’ve enjoyed the …
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The New Year is just around the corner, and it’s a time that many folks are making their resolutions. Lose weight, start an exercise regimen and quit smoking are all pretty popular resolutions. Other pledges range from starting a budget …
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If you’re still scrambling for a gift for the watercolorist on your list, here’s some items that make great stocking stuffers for that last minute crush of shopping. Whether you’re looking for watercolor pencils, watercolor paper, masking fluid, watercolor crayons, …
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Don’t think that the only way to start a painting is with a white support. Yes, the pre-stretched canvases you purchase are invariably white, but it doesn’t mean you have to begin your painting that way. Preparing your canvas with …
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Well, it’s that time of year again. Bring out the red, green and metallic colors, and put away those orange and brown fall hues. Christmas colors are all about tradition. Santa’s red suit, the green of the evergreen tree, and …
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Glazing isn’t some mysterious technique shrouded in myth or painstaking complexity. It’s actually quite simple, and all it requires is patience and really thin paint. Glazing can be done with almost any medium. Whether you’re an acrylic artist, watercolorist or …
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If you have a starving artist or two on your holiday gift-giving list, we’ve assembled some creative accessories to amuse, surprise and delight the artistic spirit in anyone. Whether you’re looking for something practical, a little luxury your recipient may …
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Some artists are excited by composition, mass and shape. Color is secondary to the execution of the art. If the stark contrast of black, white and gray moves you, crafting your artwork with pencil or charcoal may be a technique …
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You may love to draw, or you may feel that drawing is a necessary evil you must struggle through before beginning to paint. Some artists love the quiet contemplation of taking a sketch to a completed work of art. They …
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Let the brilliant greens, neon pinks and iridescent blues fade as the temperatures drop, and summer packs her bags to join the snowbirds in the southern climes. You’ll be enchanted with the warm, muted colors of fall that speak of …
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Just as a scalpel is the surgeon’s main tool, brushes are the basic tools of a painter. Surgeons need more than one size and shape of scalpel to complete their job. Artists are no different and tend to become quite …
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We don’t all have the luxury of living in a metropolitan setting. For many of us, the only way to see other artist’s work is through the Internet and through magazines. Before the Internet gave us instant access to everything, …
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It’s easy enough to frame a picture if you’ve used a standard size support and are satisfied with the selection in your local craft or art store. However, if you’re the persnickety type who wants your artwork to be completely …
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Agnes Preszler was born in 1961 in Budapest (Hungary), where in 1988 she graduated in computer science. Since 1990 she lives in Italy. Her artistic career began in 2003 with freehand digital painting. Encouraged by the success she continued with the traditional…
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