Artists Network https://www.artistsnetwork.com/ Get Inspired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:07:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/an-favicon-152x152-1-100x100.png Artists Network https://www.artistsnetwork.com/ 32 32 8 Ways Flowers Inspire My Art Practice Year-Round https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/8-ways-flowers-inspire-my-art-practice-year-round/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/8-ways-flowers-inspire-my-art-practice-year-round/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1483638 Enliven your painting practice with  Shari Blaukopf’s guide to painting flowers year-round. See how she uses wet-in-wet techniques, direct watercolor without pencil lines, and creative lighting to capture the life of her subject. Use these tips to keep your work fresh all year long.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/8-ways-flowers-inspire-my-art-practice-year-round/feed/ 0 A Lesson in Art Mastery: Degas’ Color Alchemy https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-history/a-lesson-in-art-mastery-degas-color-alchemy/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1483654 Based on his academic training and bourgeois background, the career arc of Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917) could hardly have been predicted. A draftsman with a deep understanding of classical precedent, Degas underwent a conventional training, which he adapted to painting scenes of contemporary life. His approach became increasingly experimental, and his late work was famously…

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]]> 10 Tips for Plein Air Painting in Winter https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/10-tips-for-plein-air-painting-in-winter/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/10-tips-for-plein-air-painting-in-winter/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1483594 Get ready to paint in the snow with these tips from Kathleen Dunphy. The trick to capturing snow’s subtle colors lies in these strategies for managing reflected glare, and executing small, rapid studies on location. Discover her must-have winter toolkit, learn expert snow-painting techniques, and register for her upcoming live online workshop series today!

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/10-tips-for-plein-air-painting-in-winter/feed/ 0 Where Dark Meets Light   https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/where-dark-meets-light/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:19:30 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1482966 The Japanese principle of notan strips composition down to its essential interplay of light and dark, revealing the powerful design that can make or break a work of art.  By Antonio Masi The Japanese concept of notan refers to the harmony and balance between light and dark areas within a composition. The word, translated literally,…

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]]> Adventures in Acrylic https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/adventures-in-acrylic/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/adventures-in-acrylic/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1482959 Check out these acrylic-painting articles to learn about the strategies and approaches that can make the most of the medium.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/adventures-in-acrylic/feed/ 0 Paint Along 129 (Dec 25):Create Moody Winter Scenes https://www.artistsnetwork.com/uncategorized/paint-along-create-moody-winter-scenes/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:32:49 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1483728 with Johannes Vloothuis Capture the beauty and serenity of snowy landscapes in this engaging painting course. Learn how to depict the crisp atmosphere of winter using effective color choices, value contrasts, and soft edges to create the illusion of snow. Discover techniques for painting snow-laden trees, frozen waterways, and atmospheric perspective to enhance depth. Master…

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]]> Master Atmospheric Perspective: Beyond “Cooler and Lighter” https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-subjects/master-atmospheric-perspective-beyond-cooler-and-lighter/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-subjects/master-atmospheric-perspective-beyond-cooler-and-lighter/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1482415 Unlock greater depth in your landscape paintings by looking beyond basic rules of atmospheric perspective. Learn how direct sunlight and cool sky shadows react differently across receding distances.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-subjects/master-atmospheric-perspective-beyond-cooler-and-lighter/feed/ 0 A Portrait in Three Stages https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/a-portrait-in-three-stages/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/a-portrait-in-three-stages/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1482026 In this demo, Oma Moon uses a practical approach to working with pastel and charcoal to create a powerful likeness of the sitter!

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/a-portrait-in-three-stages/feed/ 0 Studio Snapshot: Nicolas Africano https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/studio-snapshot-nicolas-africano/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1482041 Step inside the studio of master figure sculptor Nicolas Africano, a former Illinois orphanage into a private sanctuary for glass casting.

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]]> Presenting the Winners of the AcrylicWorks 13: Best of Acrylic Competition https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/presenting-the-winners-of-the-acrylicworks-13-best-of-acrylic-competition/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/presenting-the-winners-of-the-acrylicworks-13-best-of-acrylic-competition/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1481818 Celebrate world-class talent with the top winners of the AcrylicWorks: Best of Acrylic competition! Featuring juror Marc Hanson, this edition highlights the wining works.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/presenting-the-winners-of-the-acrylicworks-13-best-of-acrylic-competition/feed/ 0 The Art of Picture-Making https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/the-art-of-picture-making/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1480768 Take on complex, multi-figure compositions with California artist Warren Chang’s step-by-step demo! Learn how Chang combines multiple photo reference into a harmonious scene, establishes depth through a tonal underpainting, and a practical framework for organizing figures to create compelling narratives!

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]]> Drawing the Third Dimension https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/drawing-the-third-dimension/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/drawing-the-third-dimension/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1480184 Conquer the dread of drawing linear perspective with John Roman’s illustrated guide, Drawing the Third Dimension! This resource breaks down complex spatial principles into accessible, actionable drawing concepts. Download your free copy today to use as a quick and easy reference in your studio!

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/drawing-the-third-dimension/feed/ 0 Showstoppers: Jimmy Wright https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/showstoppers-jimmy-wright/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/showstoppers-jimmy-wright/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1479901 Take a look at American artist, Jimmy Wright's emotionally-charged exhibition, and discover how Wright places expression at the forefront of his work.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/showstoppers-jimmy-wright/feed/ 0 Embrace the Magic of Watercolor: Advice From Splash 27 1st Place Winner Michelle Nixon https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/embrace-the-magic-of-watercolor-advice-from-splash-1st-place-winner-michelle-nixon/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1480010 Practice the magic of watercolor with advice from Michelle Nixon, first-place winner of the 2026 Splash competition!

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]]> The Art of Travel Painting: Capture Memories on Location https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/the-art-of-travel-painting-capture-memories-on-location/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/the-art-of-travel-painting-capture-memories-on-location/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:18:30 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1480854 Capture travel memories by painting on location; use trusted tools to record changing light and color.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/the-art-of-travel-painting-capture-memories-on-location/feed/ 0 Beyond Appearances, With Alexis Le Borgne https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/beyond-appearances-with-alexis-le-borgne/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1478738 Dive beyond the surface with French artist Alexis Le Borgne as he reveals how to translate emotion, memory, and mood into powerful work.

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