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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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Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Make your drawings pop! http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,18cbc002-6f23-453c-8fc0-98988300b3c9.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Make+Your+Drawings+Pop.aspx Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10:05 GMT <div><img src="content/binary/jamie-head1.jpg" align="right" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="5">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. <br> <br> 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. <img src="content/binary/jamie-head2.jpg" align="right" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="5">I drew very fast, taking about seven minutes per drawing. For me, the action doesn't stop once the pencil is down.&nbsp; 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. <br> <br> <b>Learn more:</b> <br> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/artist-trading-card-workshop/try-something-new?r=TAMBLOG112009" target="_blank">Artist Trading Card Workshop</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/journal-spilling/try-something-new?r=TAMBLOG112009" target="_blank">Journal Spilling: Mixed-Media Techniques for Free Expression</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/collage-discovery-workshop/try-something-new?r=TAMBLOG112009" target="_blank">Collage Discovery Workshop</a> </li> </ul> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=18cbc002-6f23-453c-8fc0-98988300b3c9" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,18cbc002-6f23-453c-8fc0-98988300b3c9.aspx Advice;By Jamie Markle;Random Thoughts http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=3b8fe08a-5a2e-4fd7-a449-03f62b8c1327 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,3b8fe08a-5a2e-4fd7-a449-03f62b8c1327.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,3b8fe08a-5a2e-4fd7-a449-03f62b8c1327.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=3b8fe08a-5a2e-4fd7-a449-03f62b8c1327


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.

Recommended reading for the creative mind:


Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Drawing or painting? http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,3b8fe08a-5a2e-4fd7-a449-03f62b8c1327.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Drawing+Or+Painting.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:03:36 GMT <div> <div><img src="content/binary/jamie6.jpg" border="0" width="431"> <br> <br> What defines a drawing versus a painting? How do you classify one from the other?&nbsp; 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.<br> <br> 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. <br> <br> 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. <br> <br> Recommended reading for the creative mind: <br> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/creative-edge-exercises-to-celebrate-your-creative-self/creativity?r=TAMBLOG110609" target="_blank">Creative Edge: Exercises to Celebrate Your Creative Self</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/journal-spilling/try-something-new?r=TAMBLOG110609" target="_blank">Journal Spilling</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/collage-discovery-workshop/try-something-new?r=TAMBLOG110609" target="_blank">Collage Discovery Workshop</a> </li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=3b8fe08a-5a2e-4fd7-a449-03f62b8c1327" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,3b8fe08a-5a2e-4fd7-a449-03f62b8c1327.aspx Advice;By Jamie Markle;Random Thoughts http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=3d6d910a-4a80-45df-9bfc-5c8fdb3b411c http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,3d6d910a-4a80-45df-9bfc-5c8fdb3b411c.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,3d6d910a-4a80-45df-9bfc-5c8fdb3b411c.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=3d6d910a-4a80-45df-9bfc-5c8fdb3b411c
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:

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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.

Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Are you a Very Important Painter? http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,3d6d910a-4a80-45df-9bfc-5c8fdb3b411c.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Are+You+A+Very+Important+Painter.aspx Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:27:46 GMT <div><a href="http://www.northlightshop.com?r=TAMBLOG110409" target="_blank"><img src="http://pastelblog.artistsnetwork.com/content/binary/Z8130.jpg" alt="Z8130.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="284" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="215"></a>If you're a fan of our fine art magazines and books (and I know you're already a fan of <i>The Artist's Magazine</i>), you're going to want to hear about a new deal we just put together. The <b>North Light VIP</b> (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:<br> <br> With a $49.99 one-year membership, you get:<br> <ul> <li> a one-year subscription to <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/the-artists-magazine-one-year-subscription-us/art-magazines?r=TAMBLOG110409" target="_blank"><i>The Artist's Magazine</i></a> OR any <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com?r=TAMBLOG110409" target="_blank">North Light art book</a> <br> </li> <li> three months of unlimited access to all the online art workshops at <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.tv?r=TAMBLOG110409" target="_blank">ArtistsNetwork.TV</a> </li> <li> and 10% off every purchase you make at <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com?r=TAMBLOG110409" target="_blank">the North Light Shop.</a> </li> </ul> 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. <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/northlight-vip/vip?r=TAMBLOG110409" target="_blank">Click here to see the complete program details.</a> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=3d6d910a-4a80-45df-9bfc-5c8fdb3b411c" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,3d6d910a-4a80-45df-9bfc-5c8fdb3b411c.aspx Advice;By Grace Dobush;News http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=8db5bcdc-0595-405a-aa0c-95f84bf09960 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,8db5bcdc-0595-405a-aa0c-95f84bf09960.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,8db5bcdc-0595-405a-aa0c-95f84bf09960.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=8db5bcdc-0595-405a-aa0c-95f84bf09960


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!

Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Advice for entering art competitions http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,8db5bcdc-0595-405a-aa0c-95f84bf09960.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Advice+For+Entering+Art+Competitions.aspx Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:46:40 GMT <div><a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars?r=TAMBLOG110209"><img src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/content/binary/1102webinar.jpg" border="0" height="349" width="484"></a> <br> <br> That's Kelly, Maureen and Jen hard at work preparing tomorrow's seminar, <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars?r=TAMBLOG110209">Entering Art Competitions: Enhance Your Chance of Success</a>. 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:<br> <div> <ul> <li> How to read the rules and abide by them</li> <li> What the choice of jurors can tell you about a show</li> <li> How to choose works to make a strong, quick impression</li> <li> How the jurying process works</li> <li> What makes jurors see red</li> <li> How to act at the opening or during an interview once you get in a show or win a contest</li> </ul> </div> You can listen live and ask questions tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 3) at 1 p.m. EST. <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars?r=TAMBLOG110209">Click here to register</a>!<br> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=8db5bcdc-0595-405a-aa0c-95f84bf09960" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,8db5bcdc-0595-405a-aa0c-95f84bf09960.aspx Advice;By Grace Dobush;News http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=c3e65dab-0717-4019-a6c0-c38c4431219d http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,c3e65dab-0717-4019-a6c0-c38c4431219d.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,c3e65dab-0717-4019-a6c0-c38c4431219d.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=c3e65dab-0717-4019-a6c0-c38c4431219d
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.

Check out these great books to learn more about drawing:

Visit The Artist's Magazine online. The Value of Value http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,c3e65dab-0717-4019-a6c0-c38c4431219d.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/The+Value+Of+Value.aspx Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:39:25 GMT <div>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 <img src="content/binary/markle5.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="390" vspace="5" width="293">use graphite that comes in a water-soluble version. This week's drawing was done using a water-soluble graphite pencil. <br> <br> 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. <br> <br> Check out these great books to learn more about drawing:<br> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/8/?r=TAMBLOG103009" target="_blank">Charles Reid's Watercolor Secrets DVD</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/category/drawing/?r=TAMBLOG103009" target="_blank"><i>The Figure</i></a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/down-by-the-sea-with-brush-and-pen/landscape/?r=TAMBLOG103009" target="_blank"><i>Down by the Sea with Brush and Pen</i></a> </li> </ul> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=c3e65dab-0717-4019-a6c0-c38c4431219d" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,c3e65dab-0717-4019-a6c0-c38c4431219d.aspx Advice;By Jamie Markle;Random Thoughts http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=9eaaca98-9d3a-45cb-ad28-16489ed2bbb3 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,9eaaca98-9d3a-45cb-ad28-16489ed2bbb3.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,9eaaca98-9d3a-45cb-ad28-16489ed2bbb3.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=9eaaca98-9d3a-45cb-ad28-16489ed2bbb3

Photo by Oliver Beattie

From Earl Lewis, in the February 1993 issue of The Artist's Magazine:
I rarely, if ever, clean my watercolor palettes. I simply purchase new ones. I discovered that a dirty palette is a virtual treasure trove of fascinating colors. So many colors are already mixed that I often find just the color I'm looking for in the edge of a well on one of my palettes.
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Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Tip file: Don't clean those dirty palettes http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,9eaaca98-9d3a-45cb-ad28-16489ed2bbb3.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Tip+File+Dont+Clean+Those+Dirty+Palettes.aspx Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:13:13 GMT <div> <div><img src="content/binary/oliverbeattie.jpg" border="0"> <br> <font size="1">Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/standhere/878796610/" target="_blank">Oliver Beattie</a> <br> <br> </font>From Earl Lewis, in the February 1993 issue of <i>The Artist's Magazine</i>:<br> <blockquote>I rarely, if ever, clean my watercolor palettes. I simply purchase new ones. I discovered that a dirty palette is a virtual treasure trove of fascinating colors. So many colors are already mixed that I often find just the color I'm looking for in the edge of a well on one of my palettes.<br> </blockquote>Learn more:<br> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/watercolor-essentials/watercolor/?r=TAMBLOG102209" target="_blank"><i>Watercolor Essentials</i> with DVD</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/painting-vibrant-watercolors/watercolor?r=TAMBLOG102209" target="_blank"><i>Painting Vibrant Watercolors</i></a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/northlight-vip?r=TAMBLOG102209" target="_blank">Become a North Light VIP</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=9eaaca98-9d3a-45cb-ad28-16489ed2bbb3" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,9eaaca98-9d3a-45cb-ad28-16489ed2bbb3.aspx Advice;By Grace Dobush;Tips http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=17346b26-9a8c-400a-958f-52fa484ea533 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,17346b26-9a8c-400a-958f-52fa484ea533.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,17346b26-9a8c-400a-958f-52fa484ea533.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=17346b26-9a8c-400a-958f-52fa484ea533
Capturing the personality and inner life of a child in a portrait can be challenging, and sometimes reference photos just won't cut it. Read on for award-winning artist and author Victoria Lisi's tips for sketching from life:


If you have an opportunity to sketch the child, you can record details, impressions and characteristics that a camera would miss. There is a big difference between a photo and a living, breathing child! What sort of personality does she have? Shy? Bold? Impish? Artistic? These qualities will be more obvious as you sketch and interact and will add to your work.

One of my students brought his baby to class one day, and I took the opportunity to demonstrate drawing from life to my students. The baby hadn’t learned to crawl yet and was quite content to sit on a blanket gazing about, talking baby talk. I tried to capture his easy-going, happy personality in these quick sketches. A photograph could not have conveyed his disposition as well as these sketches based on life observation.
To learn more about drawing and painting children, check out Victoria's book Vibrant Children's Portraits: Painting Beautiful Hair and Skin Tones With Oils, available in January 2010.
—Mary Bostic
Associate editor, North Light Books

Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Sketching children from life http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,17346b26-9a8c-400a-958f-52fa484ea533.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Sketching+Children+From+Life.aspx Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:55:52 GMT <div> <div align="justify">Capturing the personality and inner life of a child in a portrait can be challenging, and sometimes reference photos just won't cut it. Read on for award-winning artist and author Victoria Lisi's tips for sketching from life: </div> <blockquote><img src="content/binary/victorialisi.jpg" border="0"> <br> <br> If you have an opportunity to sketch the child, you can record details, impressions and characteristics that a camera would miss. There is a big difference between a photo and a living, breathing child! What sort of personality does she have? Shy? Bold? Impish? Artistic? These qualities will be more obvious as you sketch and interact and will add to your work.<br> <br> One of my students brought his baby to class one day, and I took the opportunity to demonstrate drawing from life to my students. The baby hadn’t learned to crawl yet and was quite content to sit on a blanket gazing about, talking baby talk. I tried to capture his easy-going, happy personality in these quick sketches. A photograph could not have conveyed his disposition as well as these sketches based on life observation.<br> </blockquote>To learn more about drawing and painting children, check out Victoria's book <i>Vibrant Children's Portraits: Painting Beautiful Hair and Skin Tones With Oils</i>, available in January 2010.<br> <div align="right">—Mary Bostic<br> Associate editor, North Light Books<br> <div align="left">Learn more:<br> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/secrets-to-drawing-realistic-children/?r=TAMBLOG102009">Secrets to Drawing Realistic Children</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/painting-children/?r=TAMBLOG102009">Painting Children</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=17346b26-9a8c-400a-958f-52fa484ea533" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,17346b26-9a8c-400a-958f-52fa484ea533.aspx Advice;North Light Books http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=05082dcb-5b8e-4d7c-8f67-7436219fbec9 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,05082dcb-5b8e-4d7c-8f67-7436219fbec9.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,05082dcb-5b8e-4d7c-8f67-7436219fbec9.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=05082dcb-5b8e-4d7c-8f67-7436219fbec9
Drawing figures is a lot of fun because the human body can has an infinite number of poses. Even better is taking an ordinary pose and placing it on an interesting surface. This type of drawing forces my brain to find visual solutions while creating interesting compositions. The ground automatically energizes the drawing because the space has been broken up for me. What a great shortcut!

I created this surface using a 9x12 sheet of red drawing paper and a piece of paper from an old book. The printed paper has a lot of cotton in it, so it’s very soft and takes adhesives well. When placing the collage together, I made sure the proportions were irregular—this is key to making the composition work. If the composition is broken into perfect halves or thirds, the space will be divided too evenly. Sometimes symmetry is great, but I find irregularity much more interesting. When placing the figure, I anticipated how it would impact the overall composition. I was careful to place the figure so the proportions interacted with the collage at irregular intervals.

This composition has only four values, and three of them are in large masses, which gives the composition a more graphic feeling. The large blocks or red, taupe and off-white divide the space and create the setting for the figure. The black adds the detail needed to balance out the large masses of value and defines the figure and the space. There’s a lot of contrast in this drawing, and the drawing is well executed and works as a focal point. In this case the figure almost becomes secondary to the composition, but I think that’s OK, because the rest of the composition holds the viewer’s attention. I also like the contrast between the rectilinear shapes of the collage and the windows balancing the softer lines of the figure.

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Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Integrate your figures in simple compositions http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,05082dcb-5b8e-4d7c-8f67-7436219fbec9.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Integrate+Your+Figures+In+Simple+Compositions.aspx Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:12:00 GMT <div>Drawing figures is a lot of fun because the human body can has an infinite number of poses. Even better is taking an ordinary pose and placing it on an interesting surface. This type of drawing forces my brain to find visual solutions while creating interesting compositions. The ground automatically energizes the drawing because the space has been broken up for me. What a great shortcut! <img src="content/binary/jamie4.jpg" align="right" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="5"> <br> <br> I created this surface using a 9x12 sheet of red drawing paper and a piece of paper from an old book. The printed paper has a lot of cotton in it, so it’s very soft and takes adhesives well. When placing the collage together, I made sure the proportions were irregular—this is key to making the composition work. If the composition is broken into perfect halves or thirds, the space will be divided too evenly. Sometimes symmetry is great, but I find irregularity much more interesting. When placing the figure, I anticipated how it would impact the overall composition. I was careful to place the figure so the proportions interacted with the collage at irregular intervals. <br> <br> This composition has only four values, and three of them are in large masses, which gives the composition a more graphic feeling. The large blocks or red, taupe and off-white divide the space and create the setting for the figure. The black adds the detail needed to balance out the large masses of value and defines the figure and the space. There’s a lot of contrast in this drawing, and the drawing is well executed and works as a focal point. In this case the figure almost becomes secondary to the composition, but I think that’s OK, because the rest of the composition holds the viewer’s attention. I also like the contrast between the rectilinear shapes of the collage and the windows balancing the softer lines of the figure. <br> <br> Learn more:<br> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/dvd-paper-collage-techniques-with-nita-leland/?r=TAMBLOG101409">Nita Leland's paper collage techniques</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/collage-unleashed/?r=TAMBLOG101409">Collage Unleashed</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/collage-discovery-workshop-paperback/?r=TAMBLOG101409">Collage Discovery Workshop</a> </li> </ul> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=05082dcb-5b8e-4d7c-8f67-7436219fbec9" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,05082dcb-5b8e-4d7c-8f67-7436219fbec9.aspx Advice;By Jamie Markle http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=66423dd0-49a1-45e9-b888-6319441c4790 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,66423dd0-49a1-45e9-b888-6319441c4790.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,66423dd0-49a1-45e9-b888-6319441c4790.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=66423dd0-49a1-45e9-b888-6319441c4790 1
I like to play with color in my drawings. There are a lot of great artists who capture realistic skin tone to create amazingly accurate drawings. This takes a lot skill and practice, which is certainly worth striving for. However, I prefer to be more experimental with my figure drawing and choose a subjective color palette. This gives me the latitude to select the hues and values I want to convey the mood I'm looking for.

When drawing the figure, I like to start with the basic shapes, defining the outline of the model. I make corrections as I go along until I get the shapes just right. I want to capture the posture of the pose, so that the mood and gesture of the model is reflected in my drawing. To me, that's more important than capturing the proportions perfectly. Once I've achieved the shapes I want, I add color.

The lines of the drawing capture the figure and mood of the pose while setting the groundwork for the entire composition. Blue becomes a natural shadow color; the value is darker, which adds depth and rounds out the form. Using the light yellow-green adds warmth to the skin, while providing contrast to the blue. Contrast is a great way to add interest to any drawing or painting, so I always try to add some strong contrast my work. The red hair provides a great final pop to top off the image. One other thing to notice is how the same colors are used in different places throughout the figure. This helps move the eye around the drawing and keeps any one color from garnering too much attention. The red behind the arm balances with the red in the hair; the blue in the hair, neck and arm brings the eye from top to bottom, then back up. The one thing I'd like to fix is the balance between the eyes; one is darker than the other. Next time I'll need to be more precise in my line making.

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Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Warm and cool: Simple color mixing http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,66423dd0-49a1-45e9-b888-6319441c4790.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Warm+And+Cool+Simple+Color+Mixing.aspx Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:14:44 GMT <div>I like to play with color in my drawings. There are a lot of great artists who capture realistic skin tone to create amazingly accurate drawings. This takes a lot skill and practice, which is certainly worth striving for. However, I prefer to be more experimental with my figure drawing and choose a subjective color palette. This gives me the latitude to select the hues and values I want to convey the mood I'm looking for.<br> <img src="content/binary/jamie3.jpg" align="right" border="0"> <br> When drawing the figure, I like to start with the basic shapes, defining the outline of the model. I make corrections as I go along until I get the shapes just right. I want to capture the posture of the pose, so that the mood and gesture of the model is reflected in my drawing. To me, that's more important than capturing the proportions perfectly. Once I've achieved the shapes I want, I add color. <br> <br> The lines of the drawing capture the figure and mood of the pose while setting the groundwork for the entire composition. Blue becomes a natural shadow color; the value is darker, which adds depth and rounds out the form. Using the light yellow-green adds warmth to the skin, while providing contrast to the blue. Contrast is a great way to add interest to any drawing or painting, so I always try to add some strong contrast my work. The red hair provides a great final pop to top off the image. One other thing to notice is how the same colors are used in different places throughout the figure. This helps move the eye around the drawing and keeps any one color from garnering too much attention. The red behind the arm balances with the red in the hair; the blue in the hair, neck and arm brings the eye from top to bottom, then back up. The one thing I'd like to fix is the balance between the eyes; one is darker than the other. Next time I'll need to be more precise in my line making.<br> <br> Learn more:<br> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/brilliant-color/acrylic?r=TAMBLOG100909">Brilliant Color</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/creative-colored-pencil-workshop/?r=TAMBLOG100909">Creative Colored Pencil</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/nita-lelands-color-scheme-selector/?r=TAMBLOG100909">Nita Leland's Color Scheme Selector</a> </li> </ul> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=66423dd0-49a1-45e9-b888-6319441c4790" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,66423dd0-49a1-45e9-b888-6319441c4790.aspx Advice;By Jamie Markle;North Light Books http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=19313da6-d215-4e0f-b49f-6c1d71d387bc http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,19313da6-d215-4e0f-b49f-6c1d71d387bc.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,19313da6-d215-4e0f-b49f-6c1d71d387bc.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=19313da6-d215-4e0f-b49f-6c1d71d387bc
Like any other discipline, art has its own language. In order to speak intelligently about art and in order to evaluate your own and other artists' works, you need to know specific terms and their applications. This seminar will reveal how artists, instructors, and critics discuss art while critiquing a wide variety of work from both amateur and professional artists.

Join us tomorrow for Improve Your Work Through Expert Advice: Learning the Language of Art with Jamie Markle and Maureen Bloomfield. The online seminar is at 1 p.m. Eastern time.

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Whenever I'm having a difficult time embracing the drawing mode, it's a good idea for me to go back to basics. Using a simple contour line to draw the figure is one of best exercises to snap the brain from the left side to the right. I can always count on this technique to make me stop and look. If I'm not drawing the way I want, I’m not seeing, and sometimes I just need to slow down and really look at what is in front of me. Since seeing is the key to drawing, this simple change of course improves my results.

When using contour line I always start with the most complicated part of the subject, in this case the face. Then I slowly work my way to the outer edges of the figure, looking for the basic lines that make up the composition. Once I get into this mode of drawing, I become more relaxed and am able to focus on the simple shapes, the twisting of the form and the direction of the limbs. I allow my lines to overlap, tracing the shapes until I get them just right.
 
Aside from opening up my eyes, the thing I like most about contour drawing is the challenge it brings. Creating art is a lot like solving a puzzle. You have to figure out how to arrange the line, shape, form and values. How do you place the figure on page? How dark or how light, how thick or how thin to make the lines? Where is the focal point? And how do you fit it all in without removing the charcoal from the paper? It's a balancing act, that's for sure.

We had a great model this session, and her amazing poses created some very interesting compositions. She also had this great, curly hair that bounced around her head. By keeping the face simple, I was able to balance the active lines of her hair and create the focal point for the drawing. The face almost always becomes the focal point anyway, so it's a good idea to plan your drawing with that in mind. The proportions are fairly accurate, which is just fine with me. The drawing is large (24x18), which let me to capture the smaller features like the hands more easily. After I completed the contour line, I punctuated the drawing with some strong darks. This really increased the contrast and gives the drawing some extra punch.

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Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Capture the Figure in a Single Line http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,5076d161-2614-4915-8ffa-5f4660c236b3.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Capture+The+Figure+In+A+Single+Line.aspx Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:19:37 GMT <div> <div>Whenever I'm having a difficult time embracing the drawing mode, it's a good idea for me to go back to basics. Using a simple contour line to draw the figure is one of best exercises to snap the brain from the left side to the right. I can always count on this technique to make me <i>stop</i> and <i>look</i>. If I'm not drawing the way I want, I’m not <i>seeing</i>, and sometimes I just need to slow down and really look at what is in front of me. Since seeing is the key to drawing, this simple change of course improves my results.<br> <img src="content/binary/jamie2.jpg" align="right" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="5"> <br> When using contour line I always start with the most complicated part of the subject, in this case the face. Then I slowly work my way to the outer edges of the figure, looking for the basic lines that make up the composition. Once I get into this mode of drawing, I become more relaxed and am able to focus on the simple shapes, the twisting of the form and the direction of the limbs. I allow my lines to overlap, tracing the shapes until I get them just right. <br> &nbsp;<br> Aside from opening up my eyes, the thing I like most about contour drawing is the challenge it brings. Creating art is a lot like solving a puzzle. You have to figure out how to arrange the line, shape, form and values. How do you place the figure on page? How dark or how light, how thick or how thin to make the lines? Where is the focal point? And how do you fit it all in without removing the charcoal from the paper? It's a balancing act, that's for sure. <br> <br> We had a great model this session, and her amazing poses created some very interesting compositions. She also had this great, curly hair that bounced around her head. By keeping the face simple, I was able to balance the active lines of her hair and create the focal point for the drawing. The face almost always becomes the focal point anyway, so it's a good idea to plan your drawing with that in mind. The proportions are fairly accurate, which is just fine with me. The drawing is large (24x18), which let me to capture the smaller features like the hands more easily. After I completed the contour line, I punctuated the drawing with some strong darks. This really increased the contrast and gives the drawing some extra punch. <br> <br> Learn more:<br> <ul> <li> <i><a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/strokes-of-genius-2/?r=TAMBLOG100209">Strokes of Genius 2</a></i> </li> <li> <i><a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/a-step-by-step-guide-to-drawing-the-figure/?r=TAMBLOG100209">A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing the Figure</a></i> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/art-of-portrait-drawing/?r=TAMBLOG100209"><i>Art of Portrait Drawing</i></a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=5076d161-2614-4915-8ffa-5f4660c236b3" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,5076d161-2614-4915-8ffa-5f4660c236b3.aspx Advice;By Jamie Markle;Random Thoughts http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=7c44481f-f6d8-463d-ac7e-f69e544399c9 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,7c44481f-f6d8-463d-ac7e-f69e544399c9.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,7c44481f-f6d8-463d-ac7e-f69e544399c9.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=7c44481f-f6d8-463d-ac7e-f69e544399c9 1
First-time North Light author George Durkee is back at home in Murphys, CA, after spending nine inspiring days at the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada. (He got in 25 hours of life drawing in five days!) He's now gearing up for his book's release at the end of October.

In the beautiful Expressive Oil Painting: An Open-Air Approach to Creative Landscapes, George shares tricks of the trade to encourage you to paint inspired and engaging landscapes that capture your own unique impressions of the world around you. It covers nine in-depth painting demos, all of the fundamentals of oil painting, plus a diverse sampling of ideas and approaches for capturing mood, light, movement, painting en plein air and determining accurate reference values.

George's passion is painting outside in nature. Here he demonstrates how to set up a French easel, an important piece of equipment that helps artists paint efficiently en plein air.

1. Extend one of the side legs to full length and tighten the nut.


2. Bring the leg into position and fasten it in place.


3. Extend the other side leg.


4. Unfold the second leg and fasten it in place.


5. Unfold the center leg.


6. Stand the easel upright and arrange your materials.


You can pre-order Expressive Oil Painting at northlightshop.com, or look for it in stores Oct. 30!

Visit The Artist's Magazine online. How to set up a French easel http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,7c44481f-f6d8-463d-ac7e-f69e544399c9.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/How+To+Set+Up+A+French+Easel.aspx Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:01:22 GMT <div> <div> <div>First-time North Light author <a href="http://gadurkee.com" target="_blank">George Durkee</a> is back at home in Murphys, CA, after spending nine inspiring days at the <a href="http://burningman.com/" target="_blank">Burning Man festival</a> in the Black Rock desert of Nevada. (He got in 25 hours of life drawing in five days!) He's now gearing up for his book's release at the end of October. <br> <br> In the beautiful <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/expressive-oil-painting/?r=TAMBLOG092909" target="_blank"><i>Expressive Oil Painting: An Open-Air Approach to Creative Landscapes</i></a>, George shares tricks of the trade to encourage you to paint inspired and engaging landscapes that capture your own unique impressions of the world around you. It covers nine in-depth painting demos, all of the fundamentals of oil painting, plus a diverse sampling of ideas and approaches for capturing mood, light, movement, painting <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_plein_air" target="_blank"><i>en plein air</i></a> and determining accurate reference values.<br> <br> George's passion is painting outside in nature. Here he demonstrates how to set up a French easel, an important piece of equipment that helps artists paint efficiently <i>en plein air</i>.<br> <br> 1. Extend one of the side legs to full length and tighten the nut.<br> <img src="content/binary/step-1_easel.jpg" border="0"> <br> <br> 2. Bring the leg into position and fasten it in place.<br> <img src="content/binary/step-2_easel.jpg" border="0"> <br> <br> 3. Extend the other side leg.<br> <img src="content/binary/step-3_easel.jpg" border="0"> <br> <br> 4. Unfold the second leg and fasten it in place.<br> <img src="content/binary/step-4_easel.jpg" border="0"> <br> <br> 5. Unfold the center leg.<br> <img src="content/binary/step-5_easel.jpg" border="0"> <br> <br> 6. Stand the easel upright and arrange your materials.<br> <img src="content/binary/step-6_easel.jpg" border="0"> <br> <br> You can <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/expressive-oil-painting/?r=TAMBLOG092909" target="_blank">pre-order <i>Expressive Oil Painting</i> at northlightshop.com</a>, or look for it in stores Oct. 30!<br> </div> </div> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=7c44481f-f6d8-463d-ac7e-f69e544399c9" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,7c44481f-f6d8-463d-ac7e-f69e544399c9.aspx Advice;By Sarah Laichas;North Light Books http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=4950583a-9fda-4f90-921d-59a27815b296 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,4950583a-9fda-4f90-921d-59a27815b296.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,4950583a-9fda-4f90-921d-59a27815b296.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=4950583a-9fda-4f90-921d-59a27815b296


Ahhh, autumn! For many people, that means back to school, and for me it's no different, even though I've been working for 20 years. As the publisher of The Artist’s Magazine and North Light Books, I know a lot about art. Actually, I've been painting for years, and I decided to exercise my eyes and hands by taking part in a local figure-drawing group. The first session was Sept. 12, and I’ve decided to share my thoughts about drawing and making art and some of the conversations that come up during the critiques in our blog.

Although this was the first group session, I've been drawing with some of these people for years. We were lucky to have a veteran model with us, so I was able to quickly get into a strong rhythm. We drew for about an hour with quick, two- to five-minute poses, then another hour with 15-minute poses. I draw pretty fast, so this approach works well for me.

It's always good to know your objectives before starting any work of art. I have some very simple goals for my drawings:
1. Exercise my eye-hand coordination.
2. Engage with the model to capture him on paper.
3. Practice my compositional skills.
4. Record what I see in a quick, simplistic manner.
I'm not too worried about accuracy; these are really just experiments and a chance to draw.

Notice the figures in my finished drawing (top) are of the same pose from different perspectives. I like this approach because it challenges me to incorporate the figures without making them repetitive. By including two figures, the composition becomes more complex and establishes a dialogue between them. I went back into the drawing the next day to create the setting, which connects the figures and makes the drawing less of a study and more of a finished work. This drawing was created on paper taken from an old book doomed to the recycling bin. The printed words added texture to the paper and were a challenge to integrate into the work. I liked the way the text interacted with the figures and decided I didn’t want to use traditional shading or modeling to create forms. Instead I opted to leave the figures unshaded and focused on using color and value to create contrast within the piece. I think it was successful overall and a good start to the fall drawing season.

The drawing sessions will be going on for three months, and I’ll be posting here every Friday. If you have questions or comments, post them below. You can also friend me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter.


Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Exercise your eye: Learn to draw http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,4950583a-9fda-4f90-921d-59a27815b296.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Exercise+Your+Eye+Learn+To+Draw.aspx Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:02:27 GMT <div><img src="content/binary/jamie1.jpg" border="0" height="402" width="512"> <br> <br> Ahhh, autumn! For many people, that means back to school, and for me it's no different, even though I've been working for 20 years. As the publisher of <i>The Artist’s Magazine</i> and North Light Books, I know a lot about art. Actually, I've been painting for years, and I decided to exercise my eyes and hands by taking part in a local figure-drawing group. The first session was Sept. 12, and I’ve decided to share my thoughts about drawing and making art and some of the conversations that come up during the critiques in our blog. <br> <br> Although this was the first group session, I've been drawing with some of these people for years. We were lucky to have a veteran model with us, so I was able to quickly get into a strong rhythm. We drew for about an hour with quick, two- to five-minute poses, then another hour with 15-minute poses. I draw pretty fast, so this approach works well for me.<br> <br> It's always good to know your objectives before starting any work of art. I have some very simple goals for my drawings:<br> <blockquote>1. Exercise my eye-hand coordination. <br> 2. Engage with the model to capture him on paper. <br> 3. Practice my compositional skills. <br> 4. Record what I see in a quick, simplistic manner. <br> </blockquote>I'm not too worried about accuracy; these are really just experiments and a chance to draw.<br> <br> Notice the figures in my finished drawing (top) are of the same pose from different perspectives. I like this approach because it challenges me to incorporate the figures without making them repetitive. By including two figures, the composition becomes more complex and establishes a dialogue between them. I went back into the drawing the next day to create the setting, which connects the figures and makes the drawing less of a study and more of a finished work. This drawing was created on paper taken from an old book doomed to the recycling bin. The printed words added texture to the paper and were a challenge to integrate into the work. I liked the way the text interacted with the figures and decided I didn’t want to use traditional shading or modeling to create forms. Instead I opted to leave the figures unshaded and focused on using color and value to create contrast within the piece. I think it was successful overall and a good start to the fall drawing season.<br> <br> The drawing sessions will be going on for three months, and I’ll be posting here every Friday. If you have questions or comments, post them below. You can also <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jamie.markle">friend me on Facebook</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/JamieMarkle">follow me on Twitter</a>. <br> <p> </p> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=4950583a-9fda-4f90-921d-59a27815b296" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,4950583a-9fda-4f90-921d-59a27815b296.aspx Advice;Random Thoughts;By Jamie Markle http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=e6eb3dd5-27fe-4870-abec-4bfba9d58ded http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,e6eb3dd5-27fe-4870-abec-4bfba9d58ded.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,e6eb3dd5-27fe-4870-abec-4bfba9d58ded.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=e6eb3dd5-27fe-4870-abec-4bfba9d58ded 1
Looking to improve your sales? Get into more galleries? Get more press mentions? Make a name for yourself as an artist?

I'm going to be giving an online seminar at 1 p.m. Eastern today (Tuesday, Sept. 22) called "Self-Promotion Strategies for Artists: How to toot your own horn, online and in person." There's still time to sign up! We'll be talking about promotion ideas and tactics designed to get you excited about building up your art career. Hope you can join me!

Click here to learn more and register for "Self-Promotion Strategies for Artists"

Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Today! Self-promotion techniques to boost your art career http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,e6eb3dd5-27fe-4870-abec-4bfba9d58ded.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Today+Selfpromotion+Techniques+To+Boost+Your+Art+Career.aspx Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:10:01 GMT <div>Looking to improve your sales? Get into more galleries? Get more press mentions? Make a name for yourself as an artist?<br> <br> I'm going to be giving an online seminar at 1 p.m. Eastern today (Tuesday, Sept. 22) called "<a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars">Self-Promotion Strategies for Artists: How to toot your own horn, online and in person</a>." There's still time to sign up! We'll be talking about promotion ideas and tactics designed to get you excited about building up your art career. Hope you can join me!<br> <br> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars">Click here to learn more and register for "Self-Promotion Strategies for Artists"</a> <br> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=e6eb3dd5-27fe-4870-abec-4bfba9d58ded" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,e6eb3dd5-27fe-4870-abec-4bfba9d58ded.aspx Advice;By Grace Dobush;News http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=03c17146-3e5b-4424-accc-df69301edda3 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,03c17146-3e5b-4424-accc-df69301edda3.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,03c17146-3e5b-4424-accc-df69301edda3.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=03c17146-3e5b-4424-accc-df69301edda3 Get Ahead in Your Career http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,03c17146-3e5b-4424-accc-df69301edda3.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Get+Ahead+In+Your+Career.aspx Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:50:58 GMT <div> <div> <div> <div> <div align="left"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p> </span> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 11pt;">Competition is stiff; gallery directors are busy; artists are sometimes conflicted—finding a good gallery is a difficult task. As part of our continuing series of online seminars, Kristin Hoerth, editor-in-chief of <i>Southwest Art</i>, will guide you toward making good choices and good impressions. Join her (and Jennifer Lepore and me) next week on Tuesday, at 1:00 EST, for an online seminar, <b>Guide to Professional Etiquette for Artists: finding and landing a gallery.</b></span> <o:p></o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> In this seminar you’ll learn: <br> <br> • How to choose the right galleries to approach <br> • What kinds of materials galleries like to receive <br> • The proper format for submitting your work <br> • Whether you should visit a gallery in person <br> • How and when to follow up with a gallery <span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="">&nbsp;</span> <o:p></o:p> </span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 11pt;">Class size is limited, because these online seminars are interactive, so sign up now for <a href="https://artseminar.webex.com/tc0505l/trainingcenter/meeting/sessionInfo.do?confID=847419384&amp;siteurl=artseminar&amp;ownerTimeZone=11&amp;currentTime=1252414800000&amp;sessionNO=0&amp;backUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fartseminar.webex.com%2Fcmp0306l%2Fwebcomponents%2Fcalendar%2Fcalendar.do%3Fsiteurl%3Dartseminar%26serviceType%3DTC%26tabType%3Dupcoming%26ownerID%3D0%26pageNum%3D1%26timezoneID%3D0%26orderBy%3DstartTime%26orderType%3Dasc%26year%3D2009%26month%3D7%26date%3D24%26showpast%3Dfalse%26showreg%3Dfalse">Guide to Professional Etiquette for Artists</a>.<o:p></o:p> </span> </p> <!--EndFragment--> </div> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=03c17146-3e5b-4424-accc-df69301edda3" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,03c17146-3e5b-4424-accc-df69301edda3.aspx Advice;By Maureen Bloomfield;News;Shows and Events http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=55bcae9e-0c42-42ed-a781-e7bb6ae0be99 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,55bcae9e-0c42-42ed-a781-e7bb6ae0be99.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,55bcae9e-0c42-42ed-a781-e7bb6ae0be99.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=55bcae9e-0c42-42ed-a781-e7bb6ae0be99
From Camille Przewodek, in the August 1998 issue of The Artist's Magazine:
No matter how dark a color is, if it's in direct sunlight, it always stays in the light value range. Because of this—and in spite of the face that it defies logic—the shadowed part of a white object will appear to be darker than the sunlit plane of a black object.
Learn more:


Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Tip file: Shadows and values http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,55bcae9e-0c42-42ed-a781-e7bb6ae0be99.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Tip+File+Shadows+And+Values.aspx Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:35:07 GMT <div>From <a href="http://www.przewodek.com/">Camille Przewodek</a>, in the August 1998 issue of <i>The Artist's Magazine</i>: <br> <blockquote>No matter how dark a color is, if it's in direct sunlight, it always stays in the light value range. Because of this—and in spite of the face that it defies logic—the shadowed part of a white object will appear to be darker than the sunlit plane of a black object.<br> </blockquote>Learn more:<br> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/dvd-painting-outdoor-shadows-in-pastel-with-deborah-secor/?r=CTA">Painting Outdoor Shadows in Pastel</a> </li> <li> <i><a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/splash-7-celebration-of-light/?r=CTA">Splash 7: Celebration of Light</a></i> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/painting-light-with-colored-pencil-paperback/?r=CTA"><i>Painting Light with Colored Pencil</i></a> </li> </ul> <br> <p> </p> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=55bcae9e-0c42-42ed-a781-e7bb6ae0be99" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,55bcae9e-0c42-42ed-a781-e7bb6ae0be99.aspx Advice;By Grace Dobush;Tips http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=cf4a124d-def5-40b7-890b-d171cfdc379c http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,cf4a124d-def5-40b7-890b-d171cfdc379c.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,cf4a124d-def5-40b7-890b-d171cfdc379c.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=cf4a124d-def5-40b7-890b-d171cfdc379c 1
Book by its Cover (a fantastic art book blog) recently got lawyer Amy Everhart to answer a bunch of copyright questions. Some of the quandaries:
  • What are the best ways to protect ourselves from being plagiarized when using the internet?
  • What legal protections are given to an artist whose non-copyrighted images were stolen?
  • Can an artist legally demand her images be removed from a website, even if it’s not being used for monetary gain?
  • What are the steps you should take to confront someone who has been selling copies of your drawings online?
  • When using photos for reference to create pieces of art or illustration, is there a percentage that has to be different from the original photo?
  • How does infringement come into play in the realm of collage?
  • What is the line between homage and infringement?
  • At what point does an image become public domain?
Great questions and great answers. Click through to read the responses! If that's not enough, The Artist's Magazine's got a big stash of art law questions and answers, too.


Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Answers to common art copyright questions http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,cf4a124d-def5-40b7-890b-d171cfdc379c.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Answers+To+Common+Art+Copyright+Questions.aspx Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:12:33 GMT <div><a href="http://www.book-by-its-cover.com" target="_blank">Book by its Cover</a> (a fantastic art book blog) recently got lawyer <a href="http://www.aeverhart.com/lightbulbmoments/" target="_blank">Amy Everhart</a> to <a href="http://www.book-by-its-cover.com/other/your-copyright-questions-answered" target="_blank">answer a bunch of copyright questions</a>. Some of the quandaries:<br> <ul> <li> What are the best ways to protect ourselves from being plagiarized when using the internet? </li> <li> What legal protections are given to an artist whose non-copyrighted images were stolen?</li> <li> Can an artist legally demand her images be removed from a website, even if it’s not being used for monetary gain? </li> <li> What are the steps you should take to confront someone who has been selling copies of your drawings online?</li> <li> When using photos for reference to create pieces of art or illustration, is there a percentage that has to be different from the original photo? </li> <li> How does infringement come into play in the realm of collage?</li> <li> What is the line between homage and infringement? </li> <li> At what point does an image become public domain? </li> </ul> Great questions and great answers. <a href="http://www.book-by-its-cover.com/other/your-copyright-questions-answered" target="_blank">Click through to read the responses</a>! If that's not enough, <i>The Artist's Magazine</i>'s got a <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/article/art-law/?r=CTA" target="_blank">big stash of art law questions and answers</a>, too. <br> <p> </p> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=cf4a124d-def5-40b7-890b-d171cfdc379c" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,cf4a124d-def5-40b7-890b-d171cfdc379c.aspx Advice;By Grace Dobush http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=a4078d8a-4acb-4cde-a7f4-5f0cb8d0cdd3 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,a4078d8a-4acb-4cde-a7f4-5f0cb8d0cdd3.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,a4078d8a-4acb-4cde-a7f4-5f0cb8d0cdd3.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=a4078d8a-4acb-4cde-a7f4-5f0cb8d0cdd3

It's essential for artists to cultivate an online presence—how else will galleries, editors and buyers find you? Here's a little taste of the helpful advice from our next online seminar, Create an Online Presence: How to Use Websites, Blogs and Social Networking to Enhance Your Art Career. If you're a blogging beginner, heed these rules:
  • Post at least once a week—but several times a week is even better
  • Let readers get to know you
  • But don't get too personal
  • Use lots of pictures!
  • Always spell-check
  • Add other art blogs to your blogroll
  • Post comments on the other blogs you read
In addition to online access to the recording of the session, everyone who registers for this seminar will receive a free copy of The Complete Guide To Selling Your Art Online.

I'm going to be presenting the seminar live today at 1 p.m. EST. Click here to register. Hope you can make it!


Visit The Artist's Magazine online. 7 golden rules of blogging http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,a4078d8a-4acb-4cde-a7f4-5f0cb8d0cdd3.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/7+Golden+Rules+Of+Blogging.aspx Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:39:02 GMT <div><a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars/"><img src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/content/binary/ANOnlineSeminar.jpg" border="0"></a> <br> It's essential for artists to cultivate an online presence—how else will galleries, editors and buyers find you? Here's a little taste of the helpful advice from our next online seminar, <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars/">Create an Online Presence: How to Use Websites, Blogs and Social Networking to Enhance Your Art Career</a>. If you're a blogging beginner, heed these rules:<br> <ul> <li> Post at least once a week—but several times a week is even better</li> <li> Let readers get to know you</li> <li> But don't get too personal</li> <li> Use lots of pictures! </li> <li> Always spell-check</li> <li> Add other art blogs to your blogroll</li> <li> Post comments on the other blogs you read</li> </ul> In addition to online access to the recording of the session, everyone who registers for this seminar will receive a free copy of <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/complete-guide-to-selling-your-art-online-digital-download/?r=CTA">The Complete Guide To Selling Your Art Online.</a> <br> <br> I'm going to be presenting the seminar live today at 1 p.m. EST. <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars/">Click here to register</a>. Hope you can make it!<p> </p> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=a4078d8a-4acb-4cde-a7f4-5f0cb8d0cdd3" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,a4078d8a-4acb-4cde-a7f4-5f0cb8d0cdd3.aspx Advice;By Grace Dobush;News http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=c2546795-8baf-40a4-a056-d6b53940c2d5 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,c2546795-8baf-40a4-a056-d6b53940c2d5.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,c2546795-8baf-40a4-a056-d6b53940c2d5.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=c2546795-8baf-40a4-a056-d6b53940c2d5


We're already gearing up for the next online seminar—"Create an Online Presence: How to Use Websites, Blogs and Social Networking to Enhance Your Art Career," presented by yours truly on August 11.

If you’re just getting into the waters of the Web, we’ll help you navigate the three main outlets you need to consider: websites, blogs and social networking. You'll learn: 

  1. Strategies for optimizing digital photos  
  2. The essential components of a great website 
  3. Secrets of social networking 
  4. How to set up your own blog 

In addition to online access to the recording of the session, everyone who registers for this seminar will receive a free copy of The Complete Guide To Selling Your Art Online. Plus: You can submit the URL and screenshot of your website, online shop or blog to be considered for a critique during the seminar.

Click here for all the details and to sign up!

Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Use the Web to bolster your art career http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,c2546795-8baf-40a4-a056-d6b53940c2d5.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Use+The+Web+To+Bolster+Your+Art+Career.aspx Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:37:20 GMT <div> <div> <p> </p> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars/"><img src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/content/binary/ANOnlineSeminar.jpg" border="0"></a> <br> We're already gearing up for the next online seminar—"<a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars/">Create an Online Presence: How to Use Websites, Blogs and Social Networking to Enhance Your Art Career</a>," presented by yours truly on August 11.<br> <p> </p> <p> If you’re just getting into the waters of the Web, we’ll help you navigate the three main outlets you need to consider: websites, blogs and social networking. You'll learn:&nbsp; </p> <ol> <li> Strategies for optimizing digital photos &nbsp;</li> <li> The essential components of a great website&nbsp;</li> <li> Secrets of social networking&nbsp;</li> <li> How to set up your own blog&nbsp;</li> </ol> <p> In addition to online access to the recording of the session, everyone who registers for this seminar will receive a free copy of <a href="http://www.northlightshop.com/product/complete-guide-to-selling-your-art-online-digital-download/?r=ANOS">The Complete Guide To Selling Your Art Online.</a> Plus: You can submit the URL and screenshot of your website, online shop or blog to be considered for a critique during the seminar. </p> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars/">Click here</a> for all the details and to sign up!<br> </div> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=c2546795-8baf-40a4-a056-d6b53940c2d5" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,c2546795-8baf-40a4-a056-d6b53940c2d5.aspx Advice;By Grace Dobush;News http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=c3302d50-7dfd-4e6a-b84e-b0f385077105 http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/pingback.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,c3302d50-7dfd-4e6a-b84e-b0f385077105.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,c3302d50-7dfd-4e6a-b84e-b0f385077105.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=c3302d50-7dfd-4e6a-b84e-b0f385077105
An online workshop—also called a "webinar"—is a lot like a live workshop or seminar, only it takes place over the Internet. That means you can "attend" the workshop from the comfort of home. All you need a computer and a broadband Internet connection—no special computer skills required. (If you can't make the live session, you can purchase a recording of the webinar afterward!)

The Artist's Magazine is hosting a webinar tomorrow (Tuesday, June 23) at 1 p.m. Eastern time: "Entering Art Competitions: Enhance Your Chance of Success."

Making intelligent choices about choosing which art shows and competitions to enter will go a long way in ensuring successful results. Maureen Bloomfield, editor of The Artist’s Magazine, and Anne Hevener, editor of The Pastel Journal, will offer expert advice on how to make the most of the art competitions you enter. In this seminar you'll learn:
  • 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
Click here to learn more and register today!


Visit The Artist's Magazine online. Last day to register for the webinar! http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/PermaLink,guid,c3302d50-7dfd-4e6a-b84e-b0f385077105.aspx http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/Last+Day+To+Register+For+The+Webinar.aspx Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:50:33 GMT <div>An online workshop—also called a "webinar"—is a lot like a live workshop or seminar, only it takes place over the Internet. That means you can "attend" the workshop from the comfort of home. All you need a computer and a broadband Internet connection—no special computer skills required. (If you can't make the live session, you can purchase a recording of the webinar afterward!)<br> <br> <i>The Artist's Magazine</i> is hosting a webinar tomorrow (Tuesday, June 23) at 1 p.m. Eastern time: "<a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars/" target="_blank"><b>Entering Art Competitions: Enhance Your Chance of Success</b></a>." <br> <br> Making intelligent choices about choosing which art shows and competitions to enter will go a long way in ensuring successful results. Maureen Bloomfield, editor of <i>The Artist’s Magazine</i>, and Anne Hevener, editor of <i>The Pastel Journal,</i> will offer expert advice on how to make the most of the art competitions you enter. In this seminar you'll learn:<br> <ul> <li> How to read the rules and abide by them</li> <li> What the choice of jurors can tell you about a show</li> <li> How to choose works to make a strong, quick impression</li> <li> How the jurying process works</li> <li> What makes jurors see red</li> <li> How to act at the opening or during an interview, once you get in a show or win a contest</li> </ul> <b><a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/art_online_seminars/" target="_blank">Click here</a></b> to learn more and register today! <br> <p> </p> </div> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/aggbug.ashx?id=c3302d50-7dfd-4e6a-b84e-b0f385077105" /> <br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine">Visit The Artist's Magazine online.</a> http://artistsblog.artistsnetwork.com/CommentView,guid,c3302d50-7dfd-4e6a-b84e-b0f385077105.aspx Advice;By Grace Dobush;News;Shows and Events