Articles about painting tips and advice for artists as well as information on famous paintings and p...

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Articles about painting tips and advice for artists as well as information on famous paintings and
painters.
EDITOR'S CHOICE 42 Tole Painting - Decorative Art Designs w/ Photo Galleryby
Sharon Smith (789 followers)
Learn about tole and decorative art painting, the history, techniques, how to get started plus a
beautiful photo gallery of art work created by my best friend, Patty Sypek.
EDITOR'S CHOICE 40 Baby Steps to Beginning Watercolor Paintingby Stephanie
Henkel (1,278 followers)
Want to try watercolor painting? First take these baby steps to beginning watercolor painting and
soon you'll create your own watercolor paintings. Basic supply list and how to use them. Step-b-
-step for a basic...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 12 Acrylic Painting Techniquesby Robie Benve (394 followers)

2. Acrylic paints provide the opportunity to experiment both watercolor and oil painting techniques. A
review of the most popular acrylic painting techniques.
67 Water Soluble Oils Using Oil Painting Techniquesby Judy Filarecki (58 followers)
Water-Soluble-Oils have come to the rescue of people who love to paint with oils but are allergic to
many of the components of traditional oil painting. Here's some help to make the transition easier.
2 Beginners' Guide to Oil Painting: Article 1 of 3by carolynkaye (112 followers)
If you have ever wanted to try oil painting, this three-article series will take you through the entire
process step-by-step, from what supplies you will need to have, to how to prepare a canvas, choose a
subject and...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 16 How to Prepare a Canvas for Painting Step by Stepby Robie
Benve (394 followers)
Before you can paint on canvas, the fabric should be primed. How do you prep a canvas for acrylic or
oil painting?
Step by step instructions on how to prime a canvas with acrylic gesso.

3. 4 Giotto Bondone: The Lamentation of the Death of Christby Music-and-Art-45 (186
followers)
Giotto di Bondone was the first Italian artist that would make up the line of artists responsible for
the Italian Renaissance.
Lamentation of the Death of Christ is a fresco painting by Giotto that is part of a set...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 67 Acrylic Painting for Beginners Step by Stepby Robie Benve
(394 followers)
Step by step acrylic painting for beginner artists.
What supplies you need, how to get started, and how to plan your painting composition.
0 Beginners' Guide to Oil Painting: Article 3 of 3by carolynkaye (112 followers)
If you've already read the first two articles in my three-part series, "Beginners' Guide to Oil
Painting," you know about what supplies are needed for painting with oils, as well as how to...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 8 How to Clean Up Acrylic Paintsby Robie Benve (394 followers)
How to clean up acrylic paint from brushes, painting palettes, or clothes whether they are still wet
or after they are dry.
EDITOR'S CHOICE 5 Chinese Landscape Paintingsby truefaith7 (59 followers)
Landscape paintings - or 'shan shui' ("Mountain and water") paintings - have been a part of Chinese
art for many thousands of years. They have deep spiritual and political meanings and are an
expression of the...

4. EDITOR'S CHOICE 54 How to Paint a Watercolor Desert Sunsetby Stephanie Henkel
(1,278 followers)
Beginning watercolor painters can paint a desert sunset landscape with these simple instructions.
Includes a step-by-step video. You will need two brushes and four colors of paint for this striking
watercolor.
57 How to Repair A Gilded Plaster Picture Frameby reddog1027 (141 followers)
I love to buy old picture frames, well because I like old stuff. I am especially fond of those old gilded
plaster frames. They set off my landscape prints really well. The only draw back is that ones in good
shape...
206 Top Ten subjects for art that sellsby John Dyhouse (105 followers)
What are the most popular themes which sell art? Which subjects sell the most art? Do you know?
Are these questions important to an artist?
5 How to do Face Painting Cheek Artby Holle Abee (3,409 followers)
A guide to face painting and cheek art, with tips, ideas, and photos. Great how-to videos are
included, too!
EDITOR'S CHOICE 1 The 7 Deadly Sins and the Four Last Thingsby sweetypie1968
(42 followers)
Darn the end of the world is upon us, and it's too late to "party like it is 1999"! Well, you can still
have a little fun learning about the torture your soul will endure if you have been guilty of...

5. 3 The Best Books about Oil Paintingby Katherine Tyrrell (79 followers)
Do you need an instruction book about how to paint in oils? Want to develop your skills in painting
with oils? Are you interested in knowing more about oil painting and oil painters?
23 DON'T BE AFRAID TO PAINT WITH WATERCOLORS Try this exercize.by mslizzee
(103 followers)
Twelve years ago I decided to get a grip and TRY to paint with watercolors.As usual I tensed up, by
stomach got knots in it and I felt this sinking feeling. Well it's hard to master.
We are afraid of making a...
1 Face Painting Children: Using Heartsby MakinBacon (267 followers)
Children are full of love and when it comes to them expressing that love, they find a lot of ways to do
it, including with face painting.
One of the more popular themes children use in all of face painting is with...
24 Watercolor vs. Gouacheby Rosie Lockie (24 followers)
Understanding the differences between and possibilities with watercolor and gouache, two similar
but fundamentally different mediums
29 Prismacolor Realism, Colored Pencil Paintingby robertsloan2 (670 followers)
ACEO Lilacs in Prismacolor Premier on white Stonehenge paper by Robert A. Sloan ACEO Lilacs
was a twenty hour production, not counting the time it took to take the photo reference and wait till
the lilac bush in...

6. 16 7 Tips and Tricks on How To Paint Better Landscapesby Robie Benve (394
followers)
7 Things I Learned Painting Landscapes. Every painting I've made has taught me something, glad to
share some of the things I have learned about painting landscapes - so far. :)
69 Tips for Painting Realistic Flesh Tones in Oilby Nicole Pellegrini (125 followers)
Capturing realistic flesh tones is one of the greatest challenges most artists face. Here are my tips
for trying to do a better job of it when painting in oils.
EDITOR'S CHOICE 16 The Art of the Japanese Butterflyby truefaith7 (59 followers)
The butterfly has many meanings in Japan. Beautiful yet mysterious, the Japanese butterfly has made
appearances on clothing, in media, in family crests, and especially in art. "The Art of the Japanese...
2 Beginners' Guide to Oil Painting: Article 2 of 3by carolynkaye (112 followers)
If you have already read the first article in this series, Beginner's Guide to Oil Painting: Article 1 of
3, and have all your supplies ready, this second article will show you how to prepare your canvas,
decide on a...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 32 Mary Cassatt For Kidsby Yvonne Spence (668 followers)
Learn what life was like for a woman artist in the 19th Century and learn about Mary Cassatt's
paintings.

7. 0 Jan van Eyck: The Arnolfini Portraitby Music-and-Art-45 (186 followers)
An examination and analysis of the Late Middle Ages painting The Arnolfini Portrait by Belgian
painter Jan van Eyck.
EDITOR'S CHOICE 14 How to Mix Skin Tones in Transparent Watercolorby
robertsloan2 (670 followers)
Self portrait, Winsor Newton Artists' Field Box watercolors in 5" x 8 1/2" Moleskine watercolor
journal. Copyright Robert A. Sloan, October 2007, all rights reserved. In the watercolor self portrait
I...
48 Renaissance Paintingsby James A Watkins (3,209 followers)
Renaissance Paintings, Fine Arts, come and enjoy magnificent paintings, brief bios of Giotto, van
Eyck, Botticelli, Durer, Bosch, Raphael, El Greco, Caravaggio, Velazquez, Rubens, Vermeer,
Delacroix.
38 How to sign a painting, drawing or fine art printby Katherine Tyrrell (79 followers)
Answers to common artists' questions e.g. What's the best way for an artist to sign a painting?
Should you date as well as sign a painting? How should you sign a fine art print?
1 Unicorn Face Painting Designs and Ideas for Childrenby MakinBacon (267
followers)
The mythical creature the unicorn in times past was considered to be real, and while everyone
knows at this time that isn't the case, it hasn't done anything to hurt the popularity of the amazing
creature, which is...

8. 12 A Brief History of Face Paintingby Kathryn Vercillo (5,326 followers)
When we think about face painting today, we usually think about the colorful images that are drawn
onto a child's face at places like the fair or the circus. However, that wasn't always what face
painting...
4 'Constable Country': England's Suffolk - and Solihull ???by Tricia Mason (472
followers)
Those who enjoy landscape art may have heard about 'Constable Country'.
John Constable is one of England's favourite artists and his works are associated with the areas
where he lived ~ but where actually is...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 8 5 Mistakes That Ruin Art Paint Brushesby Robie Benve (394
followers)
Some common mistakes that beginner artists do can quickly ruin paint brushes.
How you clean and store paint brushes has a huge impact on their life span and how they stay in
shape.
31 Simplifying Mixing Colors for Artistsby Judy Filarecki (58 followers)
Having problems mixing colors when you paint? Understanding color theory will simplify color
mixing for you. We start with the basics and move to the more complex including some video
demonstrations.

9. 4 How To Paint Concrete Lawn Ornamentsby Michele Redmond (6 followers)
Concrete lawn ornaments can really spruce up your yard. Whether you want to touch up a piece that
is worn, or paint your ornament from scratch, this article will tell you what you need to know.
8 Acrylic Painting. How To Paint Waterby Georgina_writes (542 followers)
This article, from Georgina Crawford, a British artist shows you haw to paint a semi abstract
landscape of water, trees and stepping stones, using acrylic paints and pre prepared canvas.
18 Grayscale and Tonal Valuesby Judy Filarecki (58 followers)
Where do you start to painting a landscape? Plan it out using a limited gray scale of three values.
Gives you flexibility to adjust composition, create interesting shapes, and establish tonal values.
36 How to Get Body Paintedby Suzanne Ridgeway (746 followers)
Body Painting has been around for centuries. Here is a guide how to get body painted from one who
has been painted. Controversial maybe, this art form of painting the body is now respected globally.
22 Vintage German Illustrators, part 1by Tolovaj Publishing House (33 followers)
When we talk about vintage children illustrations from Germany, Grimms' Fairy Tales are probably
our first thought. Less known is fact most of first illustrators started as top class painters.

10. 23 A Step-By-Step Method For Painting Abstract Artby John Dyhouse (105 followers)
Can you happily create representational paintings but despair at the thought of attempting
something that isn't supposed to BE anything? If so, then you are not alone, help is at hand.
47 What Are Artists Trading Cards, An Introductionby John Dyhouse (105 followers)
I hope to give an account of the history and potential of these wonderful little works of art, they are
a great way for anybody to start their very own art collection.
6 The Best Art Books - Composition and Designby Katherine Tyrrell (79 followers)
Improve the composition and design of your drawings and paintings. Find out which are the best art
books about composition and design for art students, leisure painters, artists and art teachers.
EDITOR'S CHOICE 0 Rogier Van Der Weyden: Descent From The Crossby Music-an-
-Art-45 (186 followers)
Descent From The Cross is an early Flemish painting by Rogier van der Weyden that depicts Christ
being taken off the Cross after he was crucified.
Van der Weyden was a highly accomplished painter that was able to use...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 12 How to Paint wet into wetby Georgina_writes (542 followers)
a step by step article covering the technique of painting wet into wet with oils.

11. 25 Verre eglomise - Reverse Glass Paintingby Katherine Tyrrell (79 followers)
Find out about Reverse Glass Painting (also known as Verre eglomise or 'hinterglasmalerei') - where
the painting is painted on one side and then viewed from the other side.
4 Painting Watercolor Sky Techniquesby Denise McGill (289 followers)
I love watercolor, it isn't as hard as everyone says. Armed with just a few simple techniques, you can
be turning out some fabulous paintings with impressive skies. Come and see for yourself.
6 Kids Art Lesson: How to Draw a Sea Turtleby Dorsi Diaz (1,988 followers)
An art teacher shows how to draw a sea turtle step by step. Also includes 10 interesting facts about
sea turtles. Great for a classroom lesson or for an adult art lesson. Enjoy!
8 Tips for Cleaning Acrylic Paint Brushesby Robie Benve (394 followers)
Step-by-step method to clean your brushes. Paintbrushes are a precious tool for acrylic painters: it's
very important to keep your brushes' bristles clean.
5 Basic Watercolor Techniques Explainedby Denise McGill (289 followers)
For years I avoided watercolor because I believed the talk: Watercolor is HARD. This just isn't so. I
have a few simple tips and techniques to help you discover the beauty of watercolor for yourself.

12. 6 Chalk Paint Ideas and Tipsby Holle Abee (3,409 followers)
Check out these ideas and tips for chalk paint projects! Lots of photos are included.
9 The Famous Artist Sir Claude Francis Barryby mistyhorizon2003 (1,662 followers)
Sir Claude Francis Barry was born in 1883 and trained as an artist in St Ives under Alfred Bast and
in the Newlyn School of realist paintings. This article tells his story and how he came to paint my
Mother...
0 Contemporary Artists- Still Life Studiesby sparkleyfinger (124 followers)
Still life studies featuring Dion Archibald and Jeffrey Hayes. Comparing and contrasting two
different contemporary styles. Educational resource for art students.
16 Vintage German Illustrators, part 2by Tolovaj Publishing House (33 followers)
Germany gave many important artists to the world and here you can meet few of the most successful
vintage illustrators from this country. Enjoy in public domain pictures!
EDITOR'S CHOICE 29 Cubism: The Art of Pablo Picassoby Daisy Mariposa (733
followers)
Pablo Picasso was one of the 20th century's greatest artists. A ceramicist, painter, printmaker,
sculptor, and stage designer, Picasso co-founded the Cubist movement.

13. 71 Renaissance Artistsby James A Watkins (3,209 followers)
The Renaissance may have been sparked through ideas
expressed in the 14th Century by the Italian author, Petrarch, regarding a
desire to see a revival of classical learning.
Renaissance artists led the way to this...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 38 Abstract Art Flower Painting Ideasby Cynthia Calhoun (975
followers)
Do you like flowers? Why not paint some abstract flowers on various objects or walls to spruce up a
drab room, your porch or living room. Included in this hub are step-by-step instructions to paint
flowers, a video...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 58 Biography of Pablo Picassoby Daisy Mariposa (733 followers)
This article discusses the life of Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los
Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso, better known as Pablo Picasso.
3 ART GLOSSARY: explaining words that Artists use oftenby Iris Hopp (2 followers)
This art vocabulary glossar lists explanations of terms that are commonly used on art forums. We
focus on visual art, namely paintings and drawings, in both the digital and traditional medium.
What is this?What is...
0 Facepainting - The Hit of Any Eventby Lori Delp (5 followers)

14. Don't be intimidated by facepainting. If you are organized, have a plan, and good supplies you and
your facepainting will be the hit of any event!
EDITOR'S CHOICE 4 Aerial or Atmospheric Perspective in Artby Robie Benve (394
followers)
How do you represent distance and depth in art? Learn Aerial Perspective and tips on how to render
the illusion of recession in painting.
EDITOR'S CHOICE 10 Bamboo Paintings of East Asiaby truefaith7 (59 followers)
Bamboo has been a very popular subject in east Asian art for many centuries. It is one of the most
recognizable motifs in east Asian paintings and one most people associate with east Asian art.
"Bamboo Paintings of...
6 Chalk Paint Furniture for Beginnersby Holle Abee (3,409 followers)
If you're curious about DIY chalk paint furniture, check out this article! Instructions, tips, and photos
included.
0 Best Paint By Numbers from Europeby Carolyn Allebrodt
If you are looking for some new Paint By Number ideas, then let me show you the best that Europe
has to offer. Great new images to paint and best of all no more mixing of colors.
2 How to Stretch a Canvas Yourselfby Les Trois Chenes (421 followers)
Life in our Chambres d'hôtes, Limousin, France, is ever varied. Today I'm going to make a stretcher
for a portrait, so I'll take the opportunity to show how to make your own canvas stretcher. Making a
stretcher...

15. 19 The Controversial Paintings of Amorsolo and Lunaby Little Princess (38 followers)
I had a rewarding day last week when I accompanied my daughter during her educational trip. Every
year, schools here in the Philippines
organize educational trips for their students. One of the sites we visited
was the...
7 Painted Furniture Ideasby Holle Abee (3,409 followers)
If you're interested in painting your own furniture, read this article! It provides lots of ideas for
finishes and for upcycling, along with lots of photos.
EDITOR'S CHOICE 22 Best Varnishing Techniques for Acrylic Paintingsby Robie
Benve (394 followers)
Your acrylic painting is complete. As a final step, apply the best varnishing techniques to protect
your artwork. Your acrylic painting will be ready to hang or be sold. Varnishing step-by-step.
1 Top 10 Famous Paintings of All Timeby Jaimin
The world possesses many art-works established as the masterpieces. And every masterpiece has its
followers and admirers. Moreover, maybe the paintings could have greater or lower price tags on
them, but their artistic...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 16 Inexpensive, versatile oil pastels for sketching and fine artby
robertsloan2 (670 followers)
Oil pastels are an underappreciated fine art medium and a gloriously frugal color sketch medium for

16. pastels or oils or anything you want to do. This article describes both fine art and fun hobby art
applications with...
16 Diego Velazquez and his masterpiece painting "Las Meninas"by Suzette Walker
(636 followers)
Las Meninas, painted by Diego Velazquez in 1656. wikipedia One of the most highly viewed and
analyzed paintings in Spanish history is the portrait painting by Diego Velazquez, Las Meninas.
Diego Rodriguez de Silva y...
72 Arthur Rackham: his life and work in illustrationby Tolovaj Publishing House (33
followers)
Arthur Rackham is very likely the most influential illustrator of 20th century and his works are today
among the most collectible ones. Please enter very special imaginary worlds created by his style.
115 What is Art? What is Not Art?by Mike Lickteig (1,035 followers)
This article challenges the reader to consider what truly makes something "art". Is the end result of
what is achieved through drawing or painting art? When is it not art? The writer ponders how art
has...
4 Sandro Botticelli: Primaveraby Music-and-Art-45 (186 followers)
Primavera is a world famous painting by Sandro Botticelli that depicts a Spring Pastoral setting. The
meaning of this painting is still widely disputed, but today it is seen as one of the great masterpieces
of the...
2 Watercolour paintings of Veniceby Helen Lush (59 followers)

17. Paintings and descriptions of the canals and architecture of Venice, with information about materials
used, methods and painting tips.
31 Learn To Paint Abstract Art Easilyby John Dyhouse (105 followers)
Have you tried to paint or learn to paint abstract art. Although considered by many to be easy, the
reality is different. Let me offer a little help in this article
EDITOR'S CHOICE 57 Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg, Russia)by Daisy Mariposa
(733 followers)
Go on a virtual tour of The State Hermitage / Federal Cultural Institution, the largest of the more
than 200 museums in St. Petersburg, Russia.
13 The Best Botanical Art Instruction Booksby Katherine Tyrrell (79 followers)
Learn about botanical art and botanical illustration from the best botanical art instruction books,
covering every aspect you need to know.
6 Oil Painting Lessons - Choose the Perfect Paint Brushesby Laura Spector (278
followers)
Depending on what medium you will be working in; watercolor, oil or acrylic, there is a vast range of
brushes to choose from. The following is the basic, most common information about brushes that
most likely anyone...
26 The Artist's Muse: Absintheby LadyFlashman (13 followers)
An article about the depiction of absinthe in advertising posters and paintings during the Golden Age
in Paris.

18. 0 Book Review: The Sumi-E Book by Yolanda Mayhallby robertsloan2 (670 followers)
My scan of the cover of my favorite Japanese ink painting book. First, as a hobby, Sumi-E or
Japanese ink painting is not expensive to start up. Beginner kits range from $10 to $10 from various
suppliers including Dick...
26 Chinese Brush Painting - Expressing the Chiby Marilyn Alexander (278 followers)
The "Four Gentlemen" a way of Finding the Chi - the joy of expressing the essence of a subject,
learning the brush strokes and mix of paint on the brush, and finding balance and harmony in our
life. Chinese...
6 10 Ways To Destroy A Good Watercolor Brushby robertsloan2 (670 followers)
#17 of 100 -- I'm catching up! Please do not indulge in conspicuous consumption by purchasing a
beautiful Kolinsky Sable watercolor brush that could last you a lifetime, particularly in those large
sizes that run...
5 Oil Painting with R and F Pigment Sticksby robertsloan2 (670 followers)
"Oyster Creek" painting by Robert A. Sloan from photo by halthepainter on WetCanvas.com, done
with RF Pigment Sticks on canvas board. 5" x 7" Oil Sticks are not oil pastels or crayons or...
14 Post - Impressionism and Dutch painter Vincent van Goghby Suzette Walker (636
followers)
Starry Night painted by Vincent van Gogh wikipedia Post - Impressionism, I believe, is best
illustrated through the beautiful and haunting works of Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh. I am sure
you know about this painter...

19. EDITOR'S CHOICE 3 How to Paint a Gift Portraitby robertsloan2 (670 followers)
Masai Man by Robert A. Sloan I'm a serious artist. I've been doing art ever since I was a little kid,
when my family looked at my drawings and decided I was the next Picasso. (They didn't get it that I
was more...
37 Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Last Supper" in Milan, Italyby Nicole Pellegrini (125
followers)
One of the most recognizable works of art in the world, Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Last Supper" is a
must-see while in Milan, Italy. But getting in to see it can be difficult without advance planning!
7 How to Create a Painterly Styleby robertsloan2 (670 followers)
8" x 10" Oil Pastel on Art Spectrum Colourfix, by Robert A. Sloan Here's the definition of "Painterly"
as of the American Heritage dictionary: 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a painter;...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 23 Chinese Watercolour: Chrysanthemumsby Bronwen Scott-
Branagan (756 followers)
Instructions are given for painting the fourth Chinese gentleman: the chrysanthemum that is the
flower for Autumn.
6 Landscape Painting from Photo Referencesby Judy Filarecki (58 followers)
Reference Photos for painting landscapes are a must for me. They are for reference only, though,
and you will be amazed at how a photo was changed to a completely different landscape painting.

20. EDITOR'S CHOICE 22 Impressionism and Impressionist Paintersby Suzette Walker
(636 followers)
"Impressions, Sunlight" painted by Claude Monet, one of the originals of the Impressionist painters
in Paris. wikipedia The above painting by Claude Monet started the beginning of the Impressionism
Movement in...
17 Which Modern Artist Is Better - Monet or Manet?by Kelley (1,149 followers)
This article provides biographies for artists Claude Monet and Edouard Manet, two giants of French
Impressionism. The article then compares the significance of each artist and asks the question: who
is better Monet or...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 5 Creative Borrowing: How visual artists make old ideas newby
Vanderleelie (73 followers)
Painters who borrow from other painters are inspired by the challenge of taking master works a step
further. The practice of appropriation is a legitimate exercise in creative circles, one that often
fosters innovative...
20 Nora Debolt - 19th Century woman artistby JoslynHighlander
For many years I have been collecting this artist, posted about her and advised about her life for
what I could discover.
She is one of those unkowns that we can only speculate about, but she has a huge following, a...
27 How to Paint Ladybug Rocksby hysongdesigns (3 followers)
Painting rocks to look like lady bugs is a fast and easy project for beginning painters. This is a great

21. project for rainy days when the kids are bored. It's also a great project to add a little color to your
garden or...
46 Art and Healing: It's Therapeuticby Cynthia Calhoun (975 followers)
Art is a creative process that is at once therapeutic, stress-relieving and incredibly beneficial. Read
the author's personal take on the importance of creating art.
1 Snowflake Face Painting Ideas and Designsby MakinBacon (267 followers)
Snowflakes are a terrific choice for those wanting to display some wonderful winter or Christmas
themes when face painting a design on someone else's face or your own face.
Not only do they provide seasonal relevance...
4 How to Paint Wet on Wet Watercolorsby Ivan Fraser (14 followers)
A lesson and demonstration on how to paint watercolors wet on wet by artist Ivan Fraser. Ivan is
also the author of Peggy of the Cove Books.
3 Yarka Soft Pastels, A Bargain Artist Grade Pastelby robertsloan2 (670 followers)
#29 of 100 for my http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/14183 100 Hubs Challenge Yarka is a Russian
art supply company with a very long history. For over a century they have provided very high quality
art supplies both...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 5 Derwent Inktense Blocksby robertsloan2 (670 followers)
Derwent Inktense Blocks, photo by Robert A. Sloan Derwent, formerly called Rexel Cumberland, is
an old, old UK company that more or less invented pencils and to this day creates more variety,

22. inventiveness and sheer...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 8 Elements of Painting: Line and Shapeby Robie Benve (394
followers)
A painting compositions is strongly affected by how you use Lines and Shapes, two of the essential
elements of painting.
3 Ivan Albright's, Into This World There Came a Soul Called Idaby Joe Friedman (58
followers)
Albright uses Ida as a metaphor for life lending itself to death. She sits in a meager room,
surrounded by her creature comforts, while in the background nothingness prevails. He paints the
room to be almost at an angle...
122 How to Paint Dark Watercolor Backgroundsby Gayle Dowell (28 followers)
Need to paint a dark background in watercolor? Need help in achieving depth or luminosity in your
painting. This tutorial is my step-by-step process for creating both dark and luminous backgrounds.
3 Abstract Antics - Have Fun With Painting Abstractsby John Dyhouse (105 followers)
This is the third in a series of articles aimed at helping painters to tackle abstract paintings. As I
explained in the previous articles, I facilitated a workshop on painting abstracts for my art group. All
of them are...
2 Thomas Kinkade Disney Dreams Collectionby n8ross09
Thomas Kinkade's expanding relationship with Disney has been nothing short of fabulous. When
Thom was asked to paint the Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland for their 50th anniversary, a

23. new era in Thomas Kinkade...
2 Prisoners Exercising by Van Gogh an Analysisby wanderingmind (8 followers)
A Captive's Painting of Prisoners
Dark
brick walls rise out of the shadows, reaching toward a sky and sun that lie far
out of frame in Vincent Van Gogh's, Prisoners Exercising. Set in a small
angular...
14 Learn to Paint with Acrylic Paintsby carol stanley (611 followers)
Try a new hobby--acrylic painting. Go buy a set of paints and dig right in. You may be surprised at
your ability.
0 Japanese Cat Artby truefaith7 (59 followers)
One of the most popular subjects in Japanese art is cats. "Japanese Cat Art" takes a look at the
history of the cat in Japan, cat paintings, the Maneki Neko ("Lucky Cat"), cat anime, and more!
37 Texas Painter Memorializes America's Fallen Soldiersby Theresa Ast (541
followers)
A retired sign painter in Texas, Ken Pridgeon, is single-handedly memorializing all the men and
women from Texas who have died on active military duty in America's recent wars and conflicts in
the Middle East. They and...

24. 10 Reproduce a Renaissance Portrait Paintingby Nicole Pellegrini (125 followers)
Reproducing famous works of art can be a wonderful learning tool for all artists. Here I illustrate
step by step the process of recreating a Renaissance-era painting by the Italian master Titian.
19 Oil Painting for Beginners - Tools and Materialsby Les Trois Chenes (421
followers)
Oil painting tools and materials for beginners. Which are the best oil painting materials and tools to
buy for a new artist? How do you choose the best art supplies? How do you avoid buying art
materials that you don't...
2 Monet's Series Paintings - Stacks of Wheatby Katherine Tyrrell (79 followers)
Find out about Monet's haystacks series (sometimes called grain stacks) - including links to where
you can see them in art galleries and museums.
EDITOR'S CHOICE 0 Julie Mehretuby Samantha Harris (268 followers)
Julie Mehretu is an American Abstract Artist. Some of her best known pieces are Renegade Delirium,

25. Dispersion, Transcending: The New International, and her work in dOCUMENTA(13).
2 The Paintings of Maine Artist Connie Hayesby Donna (235 followers)
Connie Hayes's paintings are often recognizable for her vibrant use of color and her loose painting
style. Well-known as a painter of Maine landscapes, she uses of color and composition to create
unique views of...
1 How to Pack Art Suppliesby robertsloan2 (670 followers)
Colored pencils are delicate. Protect the soft-core ones with elastic band cases or foam or flannel
pads inside their tins. Whenever I've moved, the one thing I have to put the most planning and
organization into...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 11 Abstract Flower Artby Bev (355 followers)
"Serendipity". Step-by-step, mixed-media flower painting.
24 Space Art by Nicole Pellegriniby Nicole Pellegrini (125 followers)
"Space Art" is a genre of painting centered around creating fantastical landscapes, worlds, and
visions of the future. Enjoy these images of space art created by the author.
28 How to Paint Landscapesby Judy Filarecki (58 followers)
Painting landscapes successfully is a learning process. I learn best through visual means. So, I have
shown things that will help you succeed and also provided some videos to help you learn.

26. 27 Dante Gabriel Rossetti and his sensual paintings of womenby Suzette Walker (636
followers)
One of the most beautiful painters of women over the centuries is Dante Gabriel Rossetti who lived
during the Victorian Age in England and was an English painter and poet. His given name at birth
was Gabriel Charles...
8 How to Paint En Plein Air (Outdoors)by robertsloan2 (670 followers)
I didn't paint this En Plein Air. But if I lived near the ocean, I would have. "Waves on Rocks" by
Robert A. Sloan Especially if you are the kind of person who gets bored with exercise for its own
sake,...
10 Seven Tips for Sumi-E Paintingby robertsloan2 (670 followers)
Docks on Spider Lake, MI - 1 painted in sumi-e ink with Chinese brushes on rice paper by Robert A.
Sloan from a photo reference by Helen on WetCanvas.com The art of Sumi-E is Japanese ink
painting. My first tip is to...
EDITOR'S CHOICE 8 Moon Paintings of China and Japanby truefaith7 (59 followers)
Moon paintings have been a part of Chinese and Japanese art for many centuries. Images of the
moon are strongly associated with these two countries. This hub explores the history of these
paintings and prints and the...
8 Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Tiger Artby truefaith7 lm (2 followers)
"Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Tiger Art" is a hub dedicated to the history of tiger art in east Asia,
the meaning of the tiger in Asian art, and a little about artists who made famous tiger paintings

27. EDITOR'S CHOICE 40 Art Heists, Art Thieves, and Famous Missing Masterpiecesby
Dolores Monet (2,740 followers)
The rise in the price of art has created more criminal interest in the theft of art. Art theft is an old
crime that robs society of its cultural treasures. Article features some of the greatest art thefts in
history.
9 Dr. David D. Carrozzino of Woodbury, New Jerseyby Nicole Pellegrini (125
followers)
Dr. David Carrozzino is both a well-respected practicing podiatrist and an accomplished oil painter!
Learn more about what inspired him to pick up the brush and his love for Renaissance Italian art.
1 Focal Point in Paintingby Judy Filarecki (58 followers)
The focal point is the center of attention in paintings and photography. How do you get all eyes to
travel to the most important point in the painting? Here are some tips that should help.
7 WHY DON'T YOU GO PAINT A STONE?by MsQuestion (33 followers)
Hey! Why don't you go paint a stone?
No, that's not some new and cool way to say "get lost!" - comparable to: Why don't you go jump off
the Brooklyn bridge?
It's a cute and clever way to say, Hey!...
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