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5 Valuable Tips for the Graphite Artist

The word drawing seems to be one that most professionals and students use freely, but which no two ever seem to use in quite the same way. Drawing is a subject to be learned, practiced and understood. With drawing, whether … Continue reading →

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Tips: The Thrill of Experimenting

When you toss a coin, it will not always land on heads. Not all paintings will be a masterpiece~Lynn Burton Tip: Have fun with your art. Of all the thrill of painting, experimenting with your art and talent can create … Continue reading →

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Art Nouveau: An Art Movement That Went Beyond the Fine Arts

The artistic movement, Art Nouveau, was given a name when the American connoisseur, Samuel Bing opened his shop in Paris in 1895. He named the shop “La Maison de l’Art Nouveau. By 1900 the new esthetic was evident in the … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Communication With Artists

For the artist, communication with nature remains the essential condition. The artist is human; himself nature; part of nature within natural space~Paul Klee If an artist develops an attitude to the natural world of attentively having a modest view of … Continue reading →

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Should You Paint Trees Over a Painted Sky?

We called one of our Golden Members of Art Center Information, artist Lynn Burton, and asked him a questions that we have been hearing from some of our students. As you may know, Lynn is the brother of our founder … Continue reading →

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Should You Paint With Overcast Light or Bright Sunshine?

“Most people like sunny, cloudless days, but artists and photographers often prefer the soft illumination of a cloud-covered sky.”~James Gurney Artist, Lynn Burton, elected to paint Blue Mountain Cottage in overcast light (left). This gave him the benefit of  the … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Framing Your Artwork

I recently read an article in one of my favorite magazines, the Artist’s. The article is in the April, 2013 issue. Each month the magazine covers helpful tips and art interviews. I highly recommend any serious artist to subscribe to … Continue reading →

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For Those With the Patience…Egg Tempera

In 1980, I purchased Robert Vickrey’s book Robert Vickrey Artist at Work. It was a book about advanced techniques in egg tempera with step by step demonstrations. I mostly purchased the book for all the exhibits of beautiful paintings. I … Continue reading →

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