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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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12 Artists Describe Their Perfect Creative Day

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

We asked 12 artists what a perfect creative day looks like for them. Their answers may help kickstart your own creativity

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6 Tips for Creating a Dynamic Still Life

Courtney Jordan — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000

The key to creating great still lifestyle lies in taking control of the composition. Learn to transform basic setups into dynamic compositions that lead viewers on a visual journey.

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Just Beachy: Perfecting the Tone & Texture of a Seaside Painting

Artists Network — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Pastel artist Janet Schwartz prioritizes composition and value to anchor her work, using strong structure to direct the viewer’s eye.

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Studio Staples: Sizing Up

Scott Maier — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Consider the scale of your work to help enrich your painting practice and develop a more intimate and expressive relationship with your own work.

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Paint Along Oct Breakthrough: Unlock John Singer Sargent’s Portrait Secrets

gbuffington — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:13:35 +0000

Click to jump to the help section. Help With Johannes Vloothuis Master artist Johannes will reveal Sargent’s techniques while repainting his self-portrait live, showing how to capture light, color, and expressive brushwork that bring subjects to life. Learn how to manipulate edges while balancing bold strokes with delicate detail and achieving luminous skin tones. By…

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Paint Along August Breakthrough: Portray a Three-Dimensional Still Life

gbuffington — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:06:22 +0000

Click to jump to the help section. Help With Johannes Vloothuis Learn to make your still life paintings leap off the canvas. Master artist Johannes will guide you in creating convincing three-dimensional forms, from the roundness of fruit to the transparent delicacy of glass. Discover how to capture light, shadow, and reflections so that viewers…

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Sublime Poetry: The Met Presents First U.S. Raphael Retrospective

Cynthia Close — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Experience the brilliance of a Renaissance icon through the first comprehensive U.S. Raphael retrospective.

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Studio Snapshot: Tony Ortega

Scott Maier — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Tony Ortega and Sylvia Montero’s custom Denver home studios offer a masterclass in balancing domestic life with artistic devotion.

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Paint Along September: Step Into Timeless Harbor Scenes

gbuffington — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:28:59 +0000

Click to jump to selected class. Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Help With Johannes Vloothuis Step into harbors where detailed fishing boats drift quietly, their forms mirrored in the water. Master artist Johannes will guide you in capturing the mood and atmosphere of harbor life, teaching you the anatomy of reflections and showing you…

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Paint Along December: Master Shadows in Landscapes

gbuffington — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:51:00 +0000

Click to jump to selected class. Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Help With Johannes Vloothuis Shadows are more than dark shapes—they are a vital component in landscapes. In this workshop, master artist Johannes will teach several must-know principles for creating painterly, see-through shadows with vivid colors that guide the viewer’s eye. Working from photos…

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Paint Along November: Capturing Impactful Sunsets

gbuffington — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:50:06 +0000

Click to jump to selected class. Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Help With Johannes Vloothuis Learn how to paint sunsets that command attention. Master artist Johannes will guide you in using bold color, strong value contrasts, and dramatic skies to create scenes that glow with evening light. Discover how to balance warm and cool…

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Paint Along October: Mastering the Glow of Sunlit Autumn

gbuffington — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:48:55 +0000

Click to jump to selected class. Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Help With Johannes Vloothuis Explore the golden ochres and glowing light of autumn as it bathes trees, hills, and open landscapes—one of the most successful and beloved painting scenes. Master artist Johannes will guide you in capturing the warmth of the season while…

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