Artists Network https://www.artistsnetwork.com/ Get Inspired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:33:37 +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 Creativity Kickstart: 7 Ways to Let Curiosity Lead Your Art Practice https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/creativity-kickstart-7-ways-to-let-curiosity-lead-your-art-practice/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/creativity-kickstart-7-ways-to-let-curiosity-lead-your-art-practice/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1476034 Ready to break through creative plateaus? These seven strategies will help you find your creative voice—from experimenting with fast-drying acrylics and unexpected textures to painting with your non-dominant hand. Embrace play, let go of perfection, and ignite fresh discoveries in your creative practice!

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/creativity-kickstart-7-ways-to-let-curiosity-lead-your-art-practice/feed/ 0 How to Build Momentum for Sustained Inspiration and Discovery https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/how-to-build-momentum-for-sustained-inspiration-and-discovery/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1476042 How can numbers transform scattered ideas into a sustained creative project? Artist Missy Dunaway shares how a numerical framework—like painting all 65 birds mentioned by Shakespeare—builds long-term momentum without rigid daily pressure. Discover her unique approach using acrylic inks, plus details on her upcoming live demonstration!

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]]> 4 Fixes That Can Transform Your Watercolor Paintings https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/4-fixes-that-can-instantly-transform-your-watercolor-paintings/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/4-fixes-that-can-instantly-transform-your-watercolor-paintings/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1472372 Discover how four expert watercolorists correct common blunders to instantly make their works stronger. Learn game-changing fixes for simplifying busy backgrounds, lifting color to restore lost highlights, and balancing negative space to guide your viewer's eye exactly where it needs to go

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/4-fixes-that-can-instantly-transform-your-watercolor-paintings/feed/ 0 Studio Snapshot: René H. Arceo https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/studio-snapshot-rene-h-arceo/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1472384 Step inside the printmaking studio of Chicago artist René H. Arceo. Discover how he customized his space with multiple presses, clever overhead storage, and fatigue-reducing flooring to honor Mexico’s rich printmaking tradition. Read on to get his expert tips on ink mixing, lighting, and keeping a highly efficient, organized workspace! 

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]]> Trusting the Process: Ann Smiga Greene’s Intuitive Approach to Watermedia https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/trusting-the-process-with-ann-smiga-greene/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/trusting-the-process-with-ann-smiga-greene/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1471983 nn Smiga Greene will help you discover the power of intuitive, wet-into-wet multimedia painting. Learn how to trust your memory, embrace ambiguity, and build a unique visual language that brings the joy back into your studio! 

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/trusting-the-process-with-ann-smiga-greene/feed/ 0 Changing Your Media https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/changing-your-media/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1472348 Ever felt restricted by your current artistic medium? Read our feature on Lila Katzen, Reuben Kadish, and Tim Hawkinson to see how shifting between painting and sculpture unlocks powerful new creative dimensions. Learn how changing your tools can breathe entirely new life into your artistic vision!

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]]> Dedicated to the Natural World: John Warren Oakes https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/dedicated-to-the-natural-world-john-warren-oakes/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/dedicated-to-the-natural-world-john-warren-oakes/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1471537 At 85, artist John Warren Oakes creates one watercolor a day. Read the article to discover his exact setup, daily routine, and game-changing texturing techniques—like embracing backwashes and value contrast—to help you build a stronger, more disciplined daily art practice!

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/dedicated-to-the-natural-world-john-warren-oakes/feed/ 0 The Beauty of the Unknown in Art https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/the-beauty-of-the-unknown-in-art/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1471670 Stop letting self-doubt and technical overthinking stall your creativity. Thomas W. Schaller shares how to find your true artistic voice!

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]]> Getting the Most From a Limited, Transparent Watercolor Palette https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/getting-the-most-from-a-limited-transparent-watercolor-palette/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/getting-the-most-from-a-limited-transparent-watercolor-palette/#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1471496 …

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-quiz/sunrise-sunset-an-art-quiz/feed/ 0 Making a Splash: 5 “Fun in the Sun” Paintings to Celebrate the Season https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/making-a-splash-5-fun-in-the-sun-paintings-from-the-splash-27-best-of-watercolor-competition/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/making-a-splash-5-fun-in-the-sun-paintings-from-the-splash-27-best-of-watercolor-competition/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1471469 Celebrate summer with The Best of Watercolor 2026! Featuring 150 winners from the Splash 27 competition, we’ve handpicked a few standout pieces that capture the season’s radiant light, vibrant color, and spirit of adventure. Read on to find inspiration for your own creative pursuits this summer.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/making-a-splash-5-fun-in-the-sun-paintings-from-the-splash-27-best-of-watercolor-competition/feed/ 0 Finding Beauty in Distortion: The Art of Rain, Light, and Motion https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/finding-beauty-in-distortion-the-art-of-rain-light-and-motion/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1470648 Learn how pastel artist Janet Schwartz’s Rainy Traffic series brilliantly challenges viewer perception, using water and light on a windshield to distort familiar forms into mesmerizing abstractions.

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]]> America 250: 4 Art Museums Mark the U.S. Semiquincentennial https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-exhibitions/america-250-4-art-museums-mark-the-u-s-semiquincentennial/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-exhibitions/america-250-4-art-museums-mark-the-u-s-semiquincentennial/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1470660 As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial this July 4, art museums coast to coast are launching exhibitions that reflect on our nation's founding. Here is how four premier institutions are honoring America’s complex history while shaping the vision for its future.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-exhibitions/america-250-4-art-museums-mark-the-u-s-semiquincentennial/feed/ 0 Mary Whyte’s 4 Tips for Unlocking Creative Expression https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/mary-whytes-4-tips-for-unlocking-creative-expression/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/mary-whytes-4-tips-for-unlocking-creative-expression/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1470643 Award-winning watercolorist Mary Whyte shares powerful tips for unlocking your creative voice, embracing abstraction, and overcoming artistic fear.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-inspiration/mary-whytes-4-tips-for-unlocking-creative-expression/feed/ 0 Studio Spotlight: Jody Guralnick https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/studio-spotlight-jody-guralnick/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1470016 Jody Guralnick’s studio in picturesque Aspen, Colo., seems ideally located for the artist, whose paintings celebrate the intersection of natural science and fine art, the organic, and the human-made. 

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]]> Presenting the Winners of Splash 27: The Best of Watercolor Competition https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/art-competition-winners/presenting-the-winners-of-splash-27-the-best-of-watercolor-competition/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/art-competition-winners/presenting-the-winners-of-splash-27-the-best-of-watercolor-competition/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1469789 We’re delighted to reveal the top prizewinners of this year’s Splash competition.

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