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This is a portal for information on the vast world of painting -- be it watercolor, oils or acrylics. Discussions of methods, tools, and tips are welcome. Also, newest ideas pertaining to the skills and inspirations that lead to painted... [more]

This is a portal for information on the vast world of painting -- be it watercolor, oils or acrylics. Discussions of methods, tools, and tips are welcome. Also, newest ideas pertaining to the skills and inspirations that lead to painted works.

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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. BRUSH TEXTURES Oil painting brushes come in two different textures basically, and they are classified as hard and soft. Hard brushes are generally referred to as “bristle brushes” and they are quite resilient. Hard brushes are made from hog’s hair and they are strong and stiff. They will hold a good amount of paint and can ... Read Full Story
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Today’s question comes from Pat : Pat Writes: “When I paint with acrylics on canvas should I seal it with anything when I finished. Is there more than one choice? What should drive my decision?” Do you have any information that might help Pat? Please leave your response in the comments box below. Read Full Story
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There are a lot of people who don't fully understand abstract paintings, and this is usually because they have the believe that all paintings are supposed to look like something, similar to a photograph, and that anything that doesn't is "weird."  Sometimes they will see an abstract painting that just looks like a bunch of random colors and think "wow... it looks like a 5 year old painted that!"  These people have fallen into the "all art has to be realistic" trap. For people who aren't too familiar with the different types of art, having that mindset is not too uncommon.  However, there are ... Read Full Story
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About Mike Nationally recognized, award winning artist Mike Callahan is a fourth generation Nevada native who counts himself privileged to grow up in what he believes to be one of the most beautiful places on earth, the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains near Reno, Nevada where he still lives today. While he has been painting since childhood, he has only been painting in earnest for about the last 5 or 6 years. Says Mike, “The topography of this area is simply phenomenal; one can go from the high desert to mountainous alpine settings in less than an hour. It is this beautiful and varied landscape ... Read Full Story
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The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.)....This item belongs to: texts/americana.This item has files of the following types: Abbyy GZ, Animated GIF, DjVu, DjVuTXT, Djvu XML, Flippy ZIP, Metadata, Raw Cornell Book Zip, Scandata, Single Page...  
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Since lines and colors in the artwork can energize or calm you, consider if the lines, such as tall trees or standing people, are vertical, or if the lines are horizontal such as a beach scene or a person who is posed in a sitting or ...  
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There are a lot of people searching for that unique element to redefine their home décor. The interesting thing is that a lot of them feel a sincere attraction to abstract art and especially to the one represented through oil paintings. Inspired from the unique culture of Bedouins, abstract artwork has a lot of things to offer, starting with the pleasant visual effect and ending with the emotions transmitted.  
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A Complete Course in Acrylic Painting by Canadian Artist Brian Simons. Based on his highly successful Acrylic Painting Workshops in Canada and the US, the book helps the painter to "get out of the way" and allow the painting to happen....This item belongs to: Image/ourmedia.This item has files of the following types: JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata  
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The October 22nd New York Review of Books contains a fascinating article by Lawrence Weschler on how famed British artist David Hockey has returned to painting - on his iPhone. He's had an iPhone for less than a year, but while using it as a research device, he stumbled across an app called Brushes, which allows an artist to create striking images using only his or her fingers. Except Hockney doesn't - he creates all his iPhone art using the...  
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I'm also sending him healing prayers because Mikey is special. He is certainly A DOG THAT CAN LOVE YOU... Nancy Daleo-Ware Los Angeles, California Acrylic Painting 8" x 6" To purchase email waredaleo@sbcglobal.net or click here ART ON ...  
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Brittany Bellows comes from a very artistic family so it was no surprise when she took up painting. She is the 4th generation of painters in her immediate family, and also has extended family that paints. From the time she could pick up a brush she was taught a love for putting paint down on paper or canvas. Brittany was originally taught Oil and Acrylic by her Grandma. She painted in Acrylic for most of her teens and early 20's. In 2005...  
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