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Lee Hammond's Big Book Of Acrylic Painting |
"Basic Acrylic Instruction—Amazing Results! This resource is packed with the best of Lee Hammond's lessons and tips on working with acrylics, including more than 80 step-by-step exercises and demonstrations that will have you creating amazing paintings in no time flat. Success is easy—just follow along with Lee! With just seven to nine pigments, you can paint anything. You'll learn how to add layers and details, one stroke at a time. Along the way, Lee 's friendly encouragement and quick tips will help you work past what she calls the awkward stage, so you can complete your paintings with confidence. In addition to detailed information on selecting materials and mixing colors, you'll also get complete visual instruction for painting subjects of all kinds, including: Still Life: Get proper proportions every time, using easy graphing techniques. You'll also find demonstrations for painting the tricky parts, such as glossy textures and reflective surfaces. Landscapes: Lee "
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The Pastel Journal June 2006 Digital Download |
"Feature artists include: Janet Fish, Ellen Eagle, Peter Seltzer, Michael McKee and Moira Huntly.Columns in the June issue include: Special Report: What's Up With Oil Pastels?, Art Matters and Professional Practices.Plus you'll find The Pastel Journal regulars: Letters, Contributors, Products Page, Exhibitions, Workshops, Afterword."
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"Video Download: Watercolor Mountains, Valleys & Streams With Terry" |
"Terry Harrison uses his friendly teaching style to show you simple ways to paint mountains, valleys and streams in watercolor. He starts with small exercises to get you warmed up, then combines techniques to paint a lovely finished painting step by step. By the end of this lesson you'll find yourself painting gorgeous detailed landscapes quickly using masking fluid, old credit cards and the end of your brush. And the best part is that with Terry Harrison as your guide, you'll always have fun while you paint!"
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The Artist's Magazine November 2007 Digital Download |
"FeaturesLife StudiesGeorge Thompson contends that what we call illustration will eventually be called fine art. Interview by Maureen BloomfieldArs Ex MachinaA printmaker/painter finds beauty in the intricate designs of machines. By Carol WaxA First-Timer's Guide to Plein Air FestivalsWhat to expect and how to plan for a paint-out: A veteran of the circuit shares tips for success. By Michael Chesley JohnsonArtist at PlayPaul O. Zelinsky's award-winning illustrations begin as splendid oil paintings.By Louise B. Hafesh A Poet of the Woodblock PrintRichard Steiner, an American artist in Japan, reinterprets the traditional woodblock print. By Ruth K. MeyerColumns and DepartmentsOctober 2007 OnlineDon't miss our Web extras and exclusives!LettersThe Artist's LifePainting with tape, designing with The Sims, fine line markers and more. By Michelle TauteExhibitionsWhat's showing in cities around the country. Edited by Lisa WursterDrawing BoardThe old masters used a grid to make complicated comp"
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Paint Charming Seaside Scenes With Acrylics |
"Seagulls cawing, the dreamy medley of sky and sea, the hypnotic ebb and flow of waves breaking on the shore ... it's no wonder that so many artists are drawn to the magic of the sea. Sixteen gorgeous painting projects portray the many moods and faces of the sea, from a beautiful sunrise and a romantic walk along the beach, to scenes featuring lobster boats and lighthouses. You'll find step-by-step instruction for painting a wide range of seascape elements including waves, skies, sand dunes, reflections, driftwood, grasses, rocks, sailboats, fishing shacks and more. Discover techniques for painting pebbly beaches, ocean spray, weather-worn rocks and other realistic textures. As you create these breathtaking scenes, you'll learn valuable lessons along the way: evoking atmosphere, creating dynamic compositions, achieving a sense of depth and movement, mastering shadows, reflections, dancing light effects and more."
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The Artist's Magazine June 2010 Digital Download |
"Highlights An Intuitive Approach to Abstraction in Acrylic Masters of the Real Daniel E. Greene & Steven J. Levin Best Frame Forward Preserve & Present Your Work Mixing Dry Media Perspective A New (Twisted) Take Features Dramatic Shadow, Expressive Light Steven J. Levin exploits the dramatic possibilities of extreme contrasts. By Rosemary Barrett Seidner The Fifth Perspective Add a dynamic aspect to your work with this twist on conventional perspective. By Rudolf Stussi The Design Is in the Details Master realist Daniel E. Greene plans every aspect of his complex compositions. Interview by Maureen Bloomfield Between Chaos & Serenity Working in a square format in acrylic, Cathy Woo solves visual puzzles. By Ruth K. Meyer The Fine Art of Framing Present your work to its best advantage by carefully considering the latest options for matting, framing and installation. By Rosemary Barrett Seidner Columns and Departments Letters The Artist'"
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Painting Songbirds With Sherry Nelson |
"The follow up to the bestselling Painting Garden Birds, this book is aimed at beginning oil painters but contains vivid examples that will attract even the most advanced artists. Master decorative painter Sherry C. Nelson provides 15 step-by-step projects, each highlighting a specific feature of the songbird, a variety of poses, and tips on capturing the flowers and foliage unique to the bird's habitat. Included are everyone's most beloved songbirds: blue jays, sparrows, doves, and more--all accented with lady bugs, butterflies, and other cute insects."
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Lifelike Drawing With Lee Hammond Ebook |
"Popular author Lee Hammond is the queen of drawing instruction. In this latest book, she shows you exactly how to make yourr work more lifelike and realistic. Even complete beginners can get fast results with: An encouraging You Can Do It! section for new artists Concise step-by-step instructions and basic techniques Lessons for shading, drawing basic shapes and creating textures A variety of fun subject matter, including people, animals and everyday objects All it takes to get started is a few simple, readily available materials. Make your artistic dreams a reality right away!These books are presented in PDF format and are viewable on both MACs and PCs with Adobe Acrobat, a free program."
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Dreamscapes Myth & Magic Section: The Phoenix Digital Download |
"The Phoenix is a tough bird to paint or draw. With the elaborate feathers and magestic form, capturing its beauty is quite a task, but don't let that stop you."
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Painting With Pastels |
"The definitive introduction to this glorious medium from the founding editor of The Pastel Journal. In addition to Maggie Price's step-by-step demonstrations of landscape painting, nine contributing artists demonstrate painting still life, portraits of children, animals and landscapes as they share their own tricks of the trade."
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Painting Romantic Country Scenes In Oils: Burnt Coat Light Digital |
"You can paint this dramatic lighthouse scene following Dorothy Dent's friendly and easy-to-follow instruction. Each step is fully explained and illustrated with a color photograph. A materials list, pattern and color swatches are included with the project."
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Dreamscapes Myth & Magic Section: The Unicorn Digital Download |
"Unicorns are much more than horses with cones on their heads. The scenery and details are what bring them to life, as well as brilliant colors."
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Dreamscapes Myth & Magic |
"Much of what modern writers and artists depict follows in the footsteps of ancient tales and imagery. Dreamscapes Myth & Magic explores these ancient origins while demonstrating the author's proven techniques for creating stunning, ethereal fantasy characters, creatures and settings. You will learn to create wonderful fantasy scenes step by step, including basic materials and techniques. Also learn about planning and sketching; figure construction and how to vary it to create fantasy characters; and how to make your fantasy characters unique by learning how to create clothing, settings and backgrounds."
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Drawing For The Absolute Beginner Ebook |
"This inspiring book makes drawing in a realistic style easier than you may think and more fun than you ever imagined! Authors Mark and Mary Willenbrink (Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner) cover it all—from choosing materials and the correct way to hold your pencil, to expert advice on the tricky stuff, like getting proportions and perspective right, drawing reflections, and designing strong compositions. (It's not as scary as it sounds…not with Mark and Mary as your guide!) At the heart of this book, a series of fun, hands-on exercises help you practice and perfect your strokes—24 mini-demos lead up to 9 full step-by-step demos. Each exercise builds on the previous one as you develop your skills, build your confidence, and enjoy yourself along the way. The lessons you learn by drawing simple subjects such as coffee mugs, clouds and trees will help you take on progressively more challenging matter like animals, still lifes, landscapes and portraits...the kinds of "
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Acrylic Artist: Fall 2011 Digital Download |
You'll Love This Issue of Acrylic Artist If: You love hearing about the creative process from fellow artists & seeing their completed works You want to pick up some exciting new tips for a variety of Medium You love painting portraits and landscapes in acrylic paint In the Fall 2011 Acrylic Artist you get page after page of interesting acrylic painting tips and insightful interviews with some of the top acrylic artists working today. Hear from Alastair Adamas as he discusses how to add character to portraits and Sherry Loehr as she shares her approach to composing still life subjects. You can also discover interesting mixed media techniques great for working with acrylic paint. You will also hear from our expert editors! Highlights in This Issue of Acrylic Artist Include: Painting Advice from 14 of Today's Top Artists 40 Tricks and Tips for Texture Alluring Landscapes: 5 Artists' Approaches Mixed Media Collage: 7 Simple Steps Features Natural Wonders By Ann
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Painting Romantic Country Scenes In Oils: Clinton Mill Digital |
"You can paint this vibrant mill scene following Dorothy Dent's friendly and easy-to-follow instruction. Each step is fully explained and illustrated with a color photograph. A materials list, pattern and color swatches are included with the project."
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The Pastel Journal August 2006 Digital Download |
"Feature artists include: Joseph Ablow, Sarah Blumenschein, Alan Larkin, and Clark Mitchell.Columns in the August issue include: BONUS: Art in Bloom, SPECIAL REPORT: From the Ground Up, and Professional Practices.Plus you'll find The Pastel Journal regulars: Letters, Contributors, Products Page, Exhibitions, Workshops, Afterword."
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The Artist's Magazine July/August 2010 Digital Download |
"Highlights Piecing It Together: New Trends in Collage All Media Competition Winners Passion for Plein Air with Richard McKinley All the Gear You Need to Paint out of a Box Punch Up Your Color in Watermedia Features Shimmering Water, Quiet Light Richard McKinley reflects on the stages of his artistic journey while extolling the joys of painting en plein air. Interview by Christine McHugh Piecing It Together Working with a mix of materials and media, four artists—Joan Hall, Laura Breitman, Kitty Kilian and Pat Street—demonstrate innovative approaches to collage.By Jonathan Talbot Gear Up! Make the most of any painting outing by bringing only what you need and can comfortably carry: a guide to the best equipment for plein air.By Michael Chesley Johnson The Perfect Balance Years of training resulted in a mastery of classical technique that gives Nicholas M. Raynolds the freedom to invent and the confidence to explore.By Meredith E. Lewis Pri"
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Mediapedia: Pastel Digital Download |
"Looking to get started in pastel? Mediapedia is your go-to resource for learning the ins and outs of using the medium. In this downloadable article from The Artist's Magazine you'll find: tips and techniques for using pastels answers to frequently asked questions information about safety and cleanup and lists of must-have tools and suggested surfaces This enhanced PDF format lets you view the article on your computer, instantly search text and print out pages for reference."
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Dreamscapes Myth & Magic Demonstration: Fox Spirits Digital Download |
Follow Stephanie Pui-Mun Law in this step-by-step demo of Fox Spirits.
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"How To Draw Lifelike Portraits From Photographs, Revised Edition" |
"Lee Hammond is back and better than ever, featuring all new step-by-step demonstrations that will have you drawing your best portraits yet. Her secret to success? The Hammond Blended Pencil Technique, a proven method of shading and blending that captures the soft tones and dimensional shapes of skin, hair and clothing. Focusing first on individual facial features, you'll follow her easy three-step process for realistically rendering even the most challenging eyes, noses and mouths. From there, you'll use Lee's basic grid techniques to master proportion and put the features together, then gradually blend and shade your way to amazingly lifelike portraits. It's that simple! This completely revised and updated edition of her bestselling book features people of all ages, personalities and ethnicities so you can find the specialized guidance you're looking for. There's even a bonus instructional DVD. Simply use your own reference photos and follow along one step at a time, or copy Lee"
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"The Pastel Journal, October 2011 Digital Download" |
"Highlights Speaking Figuratively Landscape Demo New Products A Guide to Surface Treatments Bright Ideas: Add Collage Features Rural Values By Margot Schulzke Inspired by the scenery in his own backyard, Iowa artist Tom Christopher approaches the landscape with his attention fixed on values, more than color or even subject matter, in order to achieve his creative vision. Romantic Movement By Christine Proskow Figure artist Devdatta Padekar has channeled the abundant inspiration he found at a dance center in Florence, Italy, into lush, lyrical pastels. Unnameable Beauty By Meredith E. Lewis For Emil Robinson, capturing the splendor of the human figure is an almost mystical practice. By discerning the extraordinary in the subject, he produces an expressive response. All the Real Girls By Sarah A. Strickley Using a mixed-media approach that combines pastel with collage, Ann Marshall creates distinctive portraits that are visually arresting portrayals of feminine beauty. "
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"Watercolor Artist, February 2010 Digital Download" |
"Features The Year's Best Paintings By Jessica Canterbury The artists who took top prizes in 22 of the year's annual juried exhibitions share the secrets to their success. (Hint: Sometimes you just have to let go.) Power of Suggestion By Kelly Kane Janine Gallizia's dream-like images of taxi cabs, paint tubes and dishwashers challenge our perceptions of everyday objects. From the Scene to the Studio By Meredith E. Lewis Globe-trotting Andy Evansen demonstrates his process for translating the spirit and energy of plein air sketches into studio paintings. A Revolution of Snow By Sarah A. Strickley Three seasoned watercolorists reveal their best tips for painting a wintry landscape. And the Winner Is … By Kelly Kane The winners of our annual Watermedia Showcase competition share the trials and triumphs of their award-winning work. The Care and Framing of Watercolors By Chris A. Paschke Follow along as this professional framer, a watercolorist herself, demonstra"
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Video Download: Drawing & Painting People With John Raynes: |
"In this video workshop, John explores the relationship of the face to the head and the positioning of the features. After learning to master the eyes, ears, nose and mouth, you'll be shown how to bring them all together in several head and shoulders portraits with a variety of media, both using a model and from photographs."
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Complete Guide To Selling Your Art Online Digital Download |
"A strong online presence is absolutely necessary for today's artists. This compilation of five articles from The Artist's Magazine is your must-have information-packed guide to marketing your art on the Web! Here are a few of the highlights in this easily downloadable PDF: Setting up your site Domain name registrars Costs for creating a Web site Photographing and sizing digital images Joining a virtual gallery Using digital photography Which cameras and scanners to buy The best photo-editing software Setting up shots and adjusting images for the highest quality Driving people to your site Making the most of search engines Joining online communities Posting on free sites Starting an e-mail list, newsletter and blog Using metatags A look at the best artists' websites What you should ask of a Web designer Claiming your domain Promoting your website Selling your art online Software programs The best software programs for making art, to orga"
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The Artist's Magazine 2001-2010 Ten Year Cd/Dvd |
"Enjoy 111 complete issues of The Artist's Magazine from 2001 to 2010 on one DVD! All 111 issues are in PDF format, so they'll work on almost any computer (PC or Macintosh) and can be viewed with Acrobat Reader 6.0 (a free downloadable program). Enjoy these features from the leading magazine for amateur and professional artists: Inspiration from exquisite artwork in all media and styles Instruction from the best artists working today Advice to help you succeed in the business of art and the joy of creative endeavors This DVD is fully searchable by keyword, artist or medium. Go green! Recycle your print magazines and replace them with this compact DVD."
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Watercolor Artist October 2011 Digital Download |
"Highlights More Creative Paintings Expressive Figures Keeping an Art Journal Easy-to-Follow Floral Demos Features More Than a Pretty Face By Kelly Kane George James, Bev Jozwiak and Vi Gassman share their best tips for painting figures that express more than a likeness. Beyond Picture-Perfect By Eric Wiegardt Don't be a slave to your reference photos. Follow these seven steps to more creative paintings. The Illustrative Eye By Meredith E. Lewis A former full-time illustrator, Denny Bond now tells stories in highly detailed watercolor paintings. Escape Artist By Sarah A. Strickley How far would you go for your art? For Christopher Wynn, it was a seven-month trip around the world. Whether you embark on your own journey or not, his is a story of enlightenment and inspiration. Trace Your Creative Path By Cathy Johnson Plan. Dream. React. Keeping an art journal is a fun, creative way to process the events in your life and explore new themes in your artwork. Find everythi"
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