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All in the Family: A Mother/Daughter Painting Pair

Artists Network — Fri, 08 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000

A mother and daughter share a passion for pastel and creative ingenuity.

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Anatomy of a Painting: Mary Cassatt’s Ode to Maternal Love

Jerry N. Weiss — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Learn how Mary Cassatt’s energetic approach, inventive design and deft draftsmanship assured a modern reinterpretation of a traditional theme.

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Create an Artist’s Journal

Artists Network — Thu, 07 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000

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How to Paint a Cloudy Sky in Watercolor – Free YouTube Demo

gbuffington — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:45:30 +0000

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Painting in Gouache on Toned Paper

Artists Network — Tue, 05 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000

If you're inspired to start working with the gouache on toned paper, Colorado artist Judd Mercer is here with tips to get you started.

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5 Watercolor Texture Tips

Artists Network — Fri, 01 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Northern Ireland-based watercolor artist John Cooney transforms people and scenes into meticulously rendered works filled with light and texture.

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Studio Staples: What Do You Know About Vinyl Paints?

Scott Maier — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Vinyl paints offer a refreshing alternative when seeking a velvety matte finish without sacrificing the permanence of professional-grade media. Leverage their unique "tooth" for mixed media, embrace their fluidity, and perhaps push your practice into new graphic territories.

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11 Do’s & Don’ts for Artistic Growth

Artists Network — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Here are some of my practical do’s and don’ts to help inspire your creativity, encourage good habits, and keep your art moving forward.

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Studio Snapshot: Don Eddy

Artists Network — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Explore the studio of Don Eddy and his wife, Leigh Behnke—both painters—who work in a third-floor loft in a 10-story SoHo building constructed in 1903 as a garment factory.

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Scaling a Creative Plateau

Artists Network — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Frank Eber has identified specific steps we can all take to help get us unstuck and navigate creative plateaus with grace and confidence.

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6 Artists Share Insights on Using New Tools and Old Tools in New Ways

Artists Network — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000

6 artists discuss ways in which they’ve been implementing new tools in their art-making—and reinventing some art tools already in their kits.

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Enchanted by Trees! An Art Quiz

Anne Hevener — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000

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Getting Regionally Specific

Daniel Grant — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Artists and gallery owners offer advice on creating—and selling—location-specific artwork.

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Art That’s Out of This World

Artists Network — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:19:44 +0000

To celebrate NASA and the crew of the Artemis II on their historic 250,000-mile journey to the Moon and back, we bring you the story of astronaut-artist Alan Bean, a member of Apollo 12, who later captured his and others’ lunar experiences with brush and paint.

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Playing in the Mud: Simple Steps for Better Color

Scott Maier — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:20:16 +0000

Learn this simple approach to develop a deeper connection with your paints and stronger understanding of color.

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Happiness Is … Being an Artist

Artists Network — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000

What is life like for working artists? While some challenges we face as artists are timeless, there are distinct for this day and age. Take a look at current trends and surveys results that reveal insights into the world of this “happiest” profession.

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