The Artist's Magazine favicon.ico 2009-11-20T10:10:05.6458029-05:00 F+W Publications, Inc. Blog http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/ DasBlog Make your drawings pop! http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,18cbc002-6f23-453c-8fc0-98988300b3c9.aspx 2009-11-20T10:10:05.6450000-05:00 2009-11-20T10:10:05.6458029-05:00
This past month I've been working on budgets for 2010. It's not exactly creative work, but it must be done if we still want books and magazines in 2010. So I was very happy to spend my Saturday drawing. When I start to draw, I really don't know where my work will end up. This is probably a reaction to the fact that most of the time, I've got more than enough to do, and when I'm drawing, I just unplug and work in the moment. Sound familiar? I really cherish my drawing time because it gives me opportunity to turn inside and embrace my creativity.

My process this week was very simple: Draw a figure using the same pose from different angles. It's an old artist's trick to get the most out of your model. I drew very fast, taking about seven minutes per drawing. For me, the action doesn't stop once the pencil is down.  After I blocked everything in, I needed to figure out how to take it to the next level. This week, I really wanted to maintain the simplicity and decided to focus on capturing the head in a square format. I used three colors, one neutral and two complements, yellow-green and red-orange (OK, so not exact complements, but close). These drawings are 7x7 but have a grand sense of scale, a little reminiscent of Pop Art. The bold colors and the layout of the images help make the compositions feel larger than they are. These aren't exactly portraits, more like advanced studies that work well together.

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Tip file: How to fix too-dark watercolor paintings http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,aaecffae-a7e5-4b7c-8edb-e2feb496c34e.aspx 2009-11-19T10:03:57.9920000-05:00 2009-11-19T10:03:57.9929346-05:00
From Rush Cole, in the April 1989 issue of The Artist's Magazine:
If a watercolor painting becomes too dark, use a bristle brush to scrub out the paint. Be sure to use lots of water and light pressure to prevent abrasions on the surface of the paper. After scrubbing, blot the excess moisture with paper towels.
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Indie arts and crafts fair in Cincinnati! http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,97fa28f0-56ca-4bc9-8ada-5831a868f96d.aspx 2009-11-18T10:33:56.7050000-05:00 2009-11-18T10:34:24.9700170-05:00
If you're in southwest Ohio this Saturday, you should drop by Crafty Supermarket, an indie craft show that I'm putting on at the Northside Tavern in Cincinnati!

There will be 20+ vendors, local food and good music, plus I'll have copies of my just-released book, Crafty Superstar. The Enquirer wrote about the show yesterday, and I'll be appearing on the local Fox 19 morning news on Friday to talk about it.

It's a great way to get an early start on your holiday shopping, and support your local artists while you're at it! Click here to learn more about the show.

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Art and nature http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,9c858302-3a04-4748-ac05-6e4f4f83d655.aspx 2009-11-17T15:51:14.2200000-05:00 2009-11-17T15:51:14.2209444-05:00
I want to build an earthbag dome.

I've been working like mad today trying to put the finishing touches on the upcoming book, Naturescapes: Innovative Painting Techniques Using Acrylics, Sponges, Natural Materials and More, in which Terrence Lun Tse uses leaves, twigs and found objects for painting acrylic landscapes and nature. Then I thought I'd take a little break to look for more examples of organic art.

What I discovered was Earthen Hand Natural Building, a business started by artist Scott Howard. And now ... now I want to go to Africa and build an earthbag dome. It's a vacation, it's real, it's cool, it's art ... check it out. Have you found any out of the ordinary escapes? I'd love to hear about them!

—Mona Michael
Managing editor, North Light Books

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Watch the November edition of Artists Network News http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,6764c374-1d0e-4b43-a049-d6bb8f29554b.aspx 2009-11-17T10:56:22.6580000-05:00 2009-11-17T10:56:22.6582350-05:00
I've got the lowdown on what's happening in the art world this month, including new art magazine back issue CDs, Kevin Macpherson's new paperback on oil painting, painting shiny objects and more!


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Don't feed this life model! http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,2dd2925d-5605-4f73-9cdf-ee3536fff988.aspx 2009-11-16T09:42:57.1380000-05:00 2009-11-16T09:42:57.1383588-05:00


He's huge. He's hunky. He's the hairiest model west of the Mississippi. Probably east of the Mississippi, too.

His name is Brutus and he's an 800-pound grizzly bear, taller than an LA Laker. Visiting Jackson Hole, WY, recently, I heard about Brutus while chatting with sculptor Ken Rowe as he conducted a sculpting demonstration at Mountain Trails Gallery. It seems in certain circles the plus-size Brutus is well known as a top model for wildlife sculptors and painters such as Rowe, Richard Loffler and Daniel Smith. Rowe has been sculpting Brutus on location at the Montana Grizzly Encounter since 2002. Over the years, he has fashioned eight pieces and 15 studies of the popular bear. "There is no way a photograph or video can replace reaching over and touching a bear as you are sculpting him," Rowe says.

Brutus is hardly your average bear, according to Rowe. "I very much respect that he is a grizzly bear but he acts like a large dog that exudes personality." The sculptor usually works with Brutus in a series of morning sessions and often brings tasty treats for his grizzly pal. (Brutus's favorite delicacy is cinnamon-flavored Gummi Bears.) Unlike skinny haute couture models who dine on three asparagus spears a day, the humongous Brutus chows down on 35 pounds of food a day, about 20,000 calories, without reproach.  

Brutus also stars in films and commercials and has his own website. He even appeared on Oprah earlier this year in a segment entitled Amazing Animal Friendships. But Brutus is no fool—he doesn't work pro bono. The furry star is paid for his poses and the earnings help fund the Montana Grizzly Encounter, the education center and sanctuary Brutus calls home.
—Bonnie Gangelhoff

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Playing with letters to make a beautiful video http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,9e11e477-0f4f-49a3-a818-cf351b5fe6a4.aspx 2009-11-13T13:13:13.0350000-05:00 2009-11-13T13:14:36.0648438-05:00

Via pica + pixel, this promo video for a typographic film festival is an absolute must-see:

Typophile Film Festival 5 Opening Titles from Brent Barson on Vimeo.

The letters are made of potatoes, plexiglas, aluminum, foam and squash, among other things, and there is no computer animation involved. Very impressive.


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Tip file: Using masking tape to paint http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,5a1bd7d5-e3c9-4778-901b-8314b03d1ad1.aspx 2009-11-12T13:57:53.0950000-05:00 2009-11-12T13:57:53.0953098-05:00
From Cathy Johnson, in the April 1984 issue of The Artist's Magazine:
Ordinary masking tape may be used to keep small areas white, mask horizon lines when painting juicy skies or produce a strong directional edge. First, place tape over the area to be protected. Using a sharp X-Acto knife, cut through the tape only to the paper's surface. Gently pull off the outside shape of tape, being careful not to tear the surface of your paper. Paint over the tape and allow the wash to dry before removing the remaining tape.
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101 artsy Twitter accounts you should follow http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,8f26d910-d887-4d7b-bc6c-87be0e2eaa74.aspx 2009-11-11T14:24:11.7190000-05:00 2009-11-11T14:24:11.7193752-05:00


Looking to beef up my Twitter feed, I was googling "best art twitterers" and variations on the search. When nothing came up, I realized I'd have to make the list myself. Below is a compilation of 101 Twitter accounts that focus on arts and artists, from museums to magazines to individual creative types. Enjoy!

Our accounts!
@artistsmagazine
@artistsnetwork
@wcamag
@pasteljournal
@wetcanvas
@northlightbooks
@IMPACTbooks
@SouthwestArt
Art news
@NYartbeat
@artinfodotcom
@culturemonster
@artreviewcom
@art21
@TheArtNewspaper
Artists
@gerhardrichter
@yokoono
@LisaLCyr
@lipking
@davidkassan
@innisart
@mollycrabapple
@DeadpanAlley
@PaintedFigure
@MaryJaneAnsell
@lisacongdon
@thehermitage
@debbiespaintbox
@javaholic
@RobertLCaldwell
@rebeccalatham
@CJ_Rider
@ingramarts
@ALRdesign
@LyndaslineArt
Just for fun
@MetEveryday
@urbansketchers
@arthistoryblog
@design_sponge
@oblique
Museums
New York
@WoodstockArt
@QueensMuseum
@brooklynmuseum
@whitneymuseum
@metmuseum
@Guggenheim
@MuseumModernArt
@cooperhewitt
@newmuseum
Northeast US
@gardnermuseum
@TheWarholMuseum
@MFABookstore
@CurrierMuseum
@TheAldrich
@MattressFactory
DC
@smithsonian
@hirshhorn
@WomenInTheArts
@americanart
Midwest US
@milwaukeeart
@kemperartmuseum
@artinstitutechi
@cincyartmuseum
@mcachicago
@JewishArtMuseum
@DaytonArt
@EiteljorgMuseum
@ClevelandArt
@wexarts
@ToledoMuseum
Southern US
@AshevilleArt
@ncartmuseum
@MOAFL
@highmuseumofart
@MuseumofFLArt
@DALcontemporary
@NortonMuseum
@SECCAcontempart
@OMAOrlando
@SAMAart
@FrostArtMuseum
@The_Mint_Museum
@ChryslerMuseum
Western US
@TacomaArtMuseum
@iheartSAM
@PDXArtMuseum
California
@oaklandmuseumca
@GettyMuseum
@SDMA
@LACMA
@SFMOMA
@crockerart
@hammer_museum
@SMMoA
@LagunaArtMuseum
International
@Tate
@TateShots
@ICALondon
@vangoghmuseum
@britishmuseum
@MCASydney
@museodelprado

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Interview with the revolutionary Lisa Cyr http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,0853c03a-c0bc-47e1-b748-c9c4d8434e7d.aspx 2009-11-10T11:58:32.3880000-05:00 2009-11-10T11:59:41.0898708-05:00

The Creative Spirit Within by Lisa Cyr (mixed media, 17.5x22)

Lisa Cyr, author of the best-selling mixed-media instructional book Art Revolution, is busy at work on her latest North Light project, tentatively titled Experimental Painting and set for release in summer 2011. We caught up with Lisa recently to chat about the project and some of the things that have inspired her.

When did you know you wanted to be an artist?
I grew up in a family that was very craft oriented. Both of my grandmothers, my mother and my aunt (basically all the adult females in my life at the time) could sew, knit, crochet and embroider really well. There was always extra fabric, thread and yarn around to play with. As a child, I made my own doll clothes and accessories. Early on, I think it was clear to me that something handmade was superior and special compared to anything you could find readymade in a store. Both my grandmothers have since passed but throughout my home, especially at holidays, I have many special things to look at, touch and use that they made for me with their talents. Each piece serves as a reminder of the importance of sharing one's special gifts with others and the impact it has on generations to come.

What’s your home life like?
After living in Manhattan for many years, I moved to the Pocono Mountain area, about an hour and 15 minutes outside the city. I feel like I have the best of both worlds: the richness and culture of the city nearby and the fresh air and comforts of having lots of space to work. I have two cats that I rescued from the streets when I was living in NYC. They are my little buddies, providing creative feedback when I need it. A good supportive purr is all you need sometimes to keep you going! I also have a daughter and she is the love of my life. She inspires me to continue to play and experiment, always seeking new ways to do things.

Any favorite quotes?
I like this quote by Goethe, "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic." I also have a quote of my own that I like to use often. "Create from the heart, innovate without boundaries, strive for greatness and speak to the culture in ways that inspire and motivate."

Favorite artists?
I think if I had to describe where my inspirations come from I would say J.W. Waterhouse and Adolphe-William Bouguereau meet Robert Rauschenberg with a twist of Gustav Klimt.  

Favorite books?
I like when others share their life experience in insightful ways. Artists on Art (Pantheon Books), compiled and edited by Robert Goldwater and Marco Treves, is a collection of writings and letters by famous artists throughout the centuries. From the classical notations of Leonardo da Vinci to the inner workings of Pablo Picasso, the prose is quite uplifting and inspirational.

Give us a taste of your latest project.
Experimental Painting is my latest project with North Light Books. It will feature exciting, in-depth demonstrations that bring a project from conceptual ideation to final execution, showing all sorts of interesting techniques along the way! It will also have a chapter on the artist portfolio, which will divulge into innovative promotional strategies for the artist. In addition to the book, I am planning on doing a mini documentary, showing a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this book. I think it will be a great teaching device as well as an interesting inside look into the project and its content.

You can check out a few of the reviews from fans of Art Revolution, and learn more about Lisa on her website.


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What recession? New galleries open in Santa Fe http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,0c602055-640c-49c7-bd66-b931e0fd329f.aspx 2009-11-09T14:17:46.7540000-05:00 2009-11-09T14:22:06.1067694-05:00

Santa Fe Mariachis (pastel, 27x27) by Lori Snable was selected to be on Santa Fe's 400th anniversary poster.

Mark Greenberg steps up to greet me with a welcoming handshake and good news about several artists in his gallery, including Lori Snable, who was recently named poster artist for the celebration of Santa Fe's 400th anniversary. "She was one of the first artists I wanted in the gallery," Greenberg says enthusiastically of the New Mexico pastelist. Near the poster piece depicting mariachis is Story Writer (right; pastel, 33x27), another painting by the artist featuring a couple nesting at a table in a downtown Starbucks.

Greenberg Fine Art, perched at the base of the gallery-laden Canyon Road in Santa Fe, opened in August. Greenberg is one of a trio of local gallerists taking a leap of faith in this arty enclave and throwing open their doors in the midst of a recession. "I had been director of a gallery on Canyon Road for five years and built up a clientele," he says. "The space became available, and I felt like it was fate. It was the space I always wanted."

A few blocks off the plaza, Evoke Contemporary also opened earlier this year and is currently displaying expressionistic landscape works by Louisa McElwain on its walls. And just around the corner, Skotia Gallery, another new gallery, represents more top western-based artists, including Montana figurative painter Steve Huston, who is known for his moody, muscular portraits of fighters in the ring.

For Greenberg, with three months under his gallery belt, optimism reigns supreme. Business has been better than expected. "I believe things are going to turn around and I will be well positioned for the future," he says.
—Bonnie Gangelhoff


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Drawing or painting? http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,3b8fe08a-5a2e-4fd7-a449-03f62b8c1327.aspx 2009-11-06T15:03:36.7500000-05:00 2009-11-06T15:04:22.1708796-05:00


What defines a drawing versus a painting? How do you classify one from the other?  Can we always distinguish between the two? People have been debating this question for years. Obviously, the two are interconnected, and both can be very expressive forms of art. Some artists love the process of drawing, others love the painting process, and there are parts of both that appeal to many artists. For me, drawing is a little more spontaneous and looser; painting takes more planning and decisionmaking. This past week, I found a happy medium using a process that mixes the two.

I confess, not all of my drawings (or paintings) turn out to be exactly how I envision. When good drawings go bad, I find that stopping is a good solution. But sometimes an errant drawing can become the basis for taking a piece in a totally different direction. This drawing started out as a portrait of a woman’s face, but the features weren't as well-drawn as I wanted, so I decided to turn it into a mixed-media piece.

On top of the drawing I randomly applied a thin layer of colored gesso. On top of the dry gesso, I redrew a new figure using conté crayon. I used oil pastels to accent the figure, and graphite and more conté to add darks to the composition. In some places, I blended the conté and oil pastel using a paper stump, and then etched into it with a metal palette knife. Working on a drawing that I already considered ruined allowed me to engage in a liberating, discover-as-I-go process. The drawing has taken on a more painterly feeling with a definite drawing edge, so for me it was win-win. Next time a drawing isn’t going the way you want, take a chance and mix it up by adding some other mediums. You might be pleased with the results.

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Tip file: Paint the eyes first http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,f558a17d-0390-472f-ba4e-a38238b74080.aspx 2009-11-05T10:22:18.1580000-05:00 2009-11-05T10:22:18.1589850-05:00
From Ron Tirpak, in the December 1989 issue of The Artist's Magazine:
The eyes are the most crucial element, so I develop them almost fully before painting the rest of the portrait. If they're not right, the entire painting won't be right.
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Are you a Very Important Painter? http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,3d6d910a-4a80-45df-9bfc-5c8fdb3b411c.aspx 2009-11-04T09:27:46.6700000-05:00 2009-11-04T09:27:46.6709214-05:00
Z8130.jpg If you're a fan of our fine art magazines and books (and I know you're already a fan of The Artist's Magazine), you're going to want to hear about a new deal we just put together. The North Light VIP (Very Important Painter) program gives you access to free content and gifts, as well as regular savings on all the art-inspiring books, magazines and digital materials you might need to support your passion. Here's how it works:

With a $49.99 one-year membership, you get:
If you're a frequent buyer of art books (and if you're planning on getting gifts for your artist friends this year) you're going to save a lot of cash. Click here to see the complete program details.

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Get kids interested in drawing http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,068b1f7b-0d70-47da-afac-7652e7b472ce.aspx 2009-11-03T12:07:42.8190000-05:00 2009-11-03T12:07:42.8190804-05:00
Little kids are natural-born artists. If you provide them with the right materials, they'll draw anywhere—at restaurants, in the car, anywhere.

One of the best ways to get your kids interested in drawing is to show them how to draw something they love, such as their own favorite pet—it might be puppies and kittens, or other little critters such as ducklings and chicks, bunnies and mice, lambs and fawns.

All of these and more are included in Jane Maday's new book, Draw Baby Animals. While this isn't a drawing book specifically for children, it does have easy step-by-steps and simple diagrams adults can use to teach kids how to draw their favorite baby animals. And the materials are minimal—regular graphite pencils and an assortment of colored pencils are all you'll need.

Here's a great holiday gift idea for the kids in your life: Create your own drawing kit by combining the book and some pencils and paper to help your budding artist get inspired. They'll soon discover the sheer pleasure and fun of drawing their own beloved pets!
—Kathy K.
Editor, North Light Books

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Advice for entering art competitions http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,8db5bcdc-0595-405a-aa0c-95f84bf09960.aspx 2009-11-02T15:46:40.0790000-05:00 2009-11-02T15:46:40.0797096-05:00


That's Kelly, Maureen and Jen hard at work preparing tomorrow's seminar, Entering Art Competitions: Enhance Your Chance of Success. If you're experiencing some deja vu, yes, we have actually offered this seminar before. It was such a hit that we had to bring it back! These ladies will discuss:
  • How to read the rules and abide by them
  • What the choice of jurors can tell you about a show
  • How to choose works to make a strong, quick impression
  • How the jurying process works
  • What makes jurors see red
  • How to act at the opening or during an interview once you get in a show or win a contest
You can listen live and ask questions tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 3) at 1 p.m. EST. Click here to register!

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Meet the American Impressionist Society's big winner http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,fdd6cd42-48ff-4778-9a9c-7e40fe815142.aspx 2009-11-02T09:00:29.3960000-05:00 2009-11-02T09:02:43.2364662-05:00
Oregon-based painter Mitch Baird was surprised to hear the good news when we called him. At the American Impressionist Society show held at Saks Galleries in Denver, he won not just one but two top awards for his painting Morning Ensigns, Italy (oil, 16x12): Best of Show (selected by Quang Ho) and Southwest Art’s Award of Excellence.

For the past few years, Mitch says, he's usually entered landscapes in contests. But this time he decided to take a chance and enter something a little different with a figure in it. The inspiration for the piece originated from a trip to Venice two years ago, he says. "I was actually up one morning early on my way to San Marcos Square to get reference photos and paint the area before the crowds showed up. I turned onto this particular street looking into the light, and the Italian flags were lit up like firecrackers! I had walked this street before, but in this light and with the missing crowds it was something special. Because of light and perspective, I felt it might make an impression or add variety to the show."

Mitch was right. In the future, he plans to paint more figurative works, he says. Read more about Mitch Baird in Southwest Art's January issue, where he's featured in our Artist to Watch column.
—Bonnie Gangelhoff

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The Value of Value http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,c3e65dab-0717-4019-a6c0-c38c4431219d.aspx 2009-10-30T09:39:25.3680000-04:00 2009-10-30T09:39:25.3681176-04:00
One of the most beautiful aspects of using graphite is the range of values you can achieve within a single drawing. Dangerous darks, ethereal lights and every value in between—obtained just by varying the pressure on the pencil or graphite stick. This range of values has attracted artists for centuries and keeps pencils in the hands of modern artists. As wonderful as a traditional pencil is, sometimes I like to use graphite that comes in a water-soluble version. This week's drawing was done using a water-soluble graphite pencil.

The drawing of the figure has a loose, quick feel to it—and it should because I completed it in about 10 minutes. The process was pretty simple: draw, shade and brush water over the parts I wanted to have a looser feeling. The washes make the drawing more interesting and provide a contemporary approach to the medium. It has a feeling similar to watercolor, but the graphite washes provide a different sensibility and surface quality. I love how the graphite can become fluid; I was even able to pick up enough liquid graphite with the brush to splatter some across the paper to add texture and another value to the paper. The value ranges are subtle, which adds some moodiness to the drawing that compliments the relaxed pose of the figure. This is a great way to experiment with graphite and stretch your drawing muscles.

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Tip file: Paint for light http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,7da30777-9618-43a3-bc71-d8ec83420867.aspx 2009-10-29T09:31:32.0360000-04:00 2009-10-30T09:31:32.0364852-04:00
From Michael Brady, in the January 1998 issue of The Artist's Magazine:
When mixing your oils, keep in mind that you're not painting color, but light and its effects. For example, you wouldn't paint the illusion of a red chair the same way that you'd paint a chair red. Instead, you paint the chair as light affects it—in shadow areas, it may become violet, and the highlights may appear more orange.
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What's new in art education http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,2340a6fa-49cb-450e-9f35-3500c375f803.aspx 2009-10-27T14:21:47.5250000-04:00 2009-10-27T14:21:47.5258218-04:00
You know me as Jen from Jen's Picks, and as the new Online Education Manager here at Artists Network, my main goal is to give you what you need to grow artistically. Here's what's new in my world!

Our Artist's Network Online Seminars are a great way to learn about art from the comfort of your own home. Each seminar is presented by an expert in the field who guides you through an hour-long discussion of your favorite art topics. In our next seminar Nov. 3, The Artists Magazine's Maureen Bloomfield pairs up with Watercolor Artist's Kelly Kane to help you make a strong, positive impression on judges when entering art competitions. Learn more about Entering Art Competitions here.

ArtistsNetwork.TV's streaming, downloadable and DVD art classes are like having a one-on-one in-studio session with a professional artist. This month we filmed Sterling Edwards, and I am amazed at how just by watching him paint, right there in front of me, I now find luminous watercolors actually doable and fun. And, I've got to get my hands on some encaustic materials—once you watch our latest production, Encaustic Techniques with Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch, you'll be itching to melt wax, too.

—Jen Lepore
Online education manager


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