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Renoir~The Inspiring Artist

Matisse and Picasso were not only fervent admirers of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, but over and over again turned to him for inspiration as they extended the characteristics of painting in the early twentieth century. It can be said that Renoir continues … Continue reading →

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How Important Are Art Books?

I took some quick photos of my art library. Some of these books were purchased in the past year, but most were purchased over the past four decades. As a matter of fact, some of the pages are turned yellow … Continue reading →

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Art Center Information Weekly Wrap-up~8/27–9/1/2012

On Monday: We found an old interview with Andrew Wyeth and reprinted here. It was fascinating when he talked about his painting, Christina’s World. His description of working months on the brown grass imagining a pink crumpled lobster in the … Continue reading →

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Tips for Painting in Direct Sunlight

Depending on the subject you select to paint, direct sunlight usually produces high contrast effects. These effects are usually controlled by the time of day (angle of the sunlight), and how the observer is positioned relating to the direction of … Continue reading →

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Renoir~The Inspiring Artist

How Important Are Art Books?

Art Center Information Weekly Wrap-up~8/27–9/1/2012

Tips for Painting in Direct Sunlight

Tip for Painting Alla Prima

3 Tips for the Perfect Composition

When an Artist Knows Who and What They Are

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