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The Importance of The Impressionists

“Everything painted on the spot has a strength, a power, a vividness that cannot be recaptured in the studio.”~Eugene Boudin There are some great arguments and discussions about the importance of painting in open air rather than in the studio. … Continue reading →

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What Art Fad is Next? The World Waits.

“Suddenly, Abstract Expressionism pooped out, and New York was full of shadowy has beens and fallen kings. What fad was next? The world waited. The answer came. The Figure. Did we realists get our hopes up? Perhaps for a few … Continue reading →

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Simplify Your Subject

When you consider some of the really good artists and their works, you often wonder what they have in common. In many cases, an art critic might point out that it is the ability to simplify their subject. This, of … Continue reading →

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Two Tips: What Should an Artist do? Sketch? or Photograph?

Should you sketch or take photographs to capture your inspirations as an artist. If you’re an artist, and sketching does not come spontaneous and rewarding, don’t concern yourself, it soon will. It’ll become a natural habit as you find yourself … Continue reading →

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Watercolor: a Work in Progress

Sometimes it does good to let a watercolor set awhile until you have a little more motivation. A perfect example of this is the painting (a work in progress) that has been sitting idle in my studio. At first, I … Continue reading →

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Twenty-five Tips for Artist

Some time back, I came across a list of twenty-five tips for artists that I felt was helpful. I do not know exactly where I got the tips, but I will pass them on for your benefit. Do I religiously … Continue reading →

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Get Instant Success Using Vivid Colors

Feel free and let go when applying color~R. D. Burton You can bring almost any subject to life when using a wider vibrant range of colors than one would normally expect to see. Artwork that shows the use of a … Continue reading →

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Eyes Depicted by Artists

For hundreds of years, art lovers have admired and been mesmerized by the portrait of Mona Lisa. Without doubt, many people viewing the portrait of the mystic lady feel a connection, talking about the mood, the hidden history, and the … Continue reading →

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The Value of Color Schemes in Your Paintings

So often as artists, we tend to feel we naturally know how to mix colors and use them in the scheme of our paintings. However, from time to time it is important to whip out the color wheels and check … Continue reading →

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Artists are Special People

Have you ever noticed a shimmering off the curvature of a drop of dew on a leaf in the early morning sunlight? Did you stop in awe to concentrate on it? Did it change hues as you moved about? Were … Continue reading →

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