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Southwest Art September 2010 Digital Download |
"Features A Symphony of Color & Light Bryan Mark Taylor finds harmony in the landscapes he paints. By Gussie Fauntleroy A Passion for Creatures The Society of Animal Artists celebrates its 50th anniversary with an exhibition in San Diego this month. By Bonnie Gangelhoff A Sweet Time of Life G. Harvey celebrates four decades of a prolific career with a major Texas show. By Rosemary Carstens Contemporary Icons Aleksey and Olga Ivanov craft imaginative, modern-day iconography in egg tempera. By Reed Glenn My World A visit with Tom Ware at his studio in Evergreen, CO. By Bonnie Gangelhoff Mystical Realist Colorado artist Mark Rohrig paints figures that transcend history. By Mark Mussari Challenging Beauty Angie Renfro captures the aesthetic of ordinary, overlooked scenes. By Norman Kolpas 21 Under 31 Our annual spotlight on emerging artists. By Bonnie Gangelhoff Columns Rocky Mountains Western Visions at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, WY…. Plein Air R"
Price: 6.99
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The Painterly Approach Ebook |
"Learn how to view the world from a painterly perspective and translate what you see into expressive, poetic paintings that elicit an emotional response from your viewer. Nine step-by-step painting demonstrations (in oil, pastels and acrylics) show you how to capture a vivid sense of time and place."
Price: 29.99
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The Creative Edge: Demonstration: Redeeming Discarded Objects Digital |
Using old objects to add depth and life to a painting. Example: an old car transmission or old kitchen utensils.
Price: 1.99
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Secrets To Drawing Realistic Faces Ebook |
"This book will have you drawing faces that are strikingly realistic and detailed. Artist Carrie Stuart Parks honed her fast and effective drawing skills as a professional forensic artist. Here she makes drawing fun and easy, showing you how to render vivid self portraits and portraits of others, all in a matter of hours. Learn how to master proportions and map facial features accurately. Study shapes within a composition and learn to draw them realistically, and learn tol study the subject's values and use them to bring life and accuracy to each portrait. A final checking step helps you capture heightened realism and accuracy. To insure instant success, this book features clear step-by-step instructions, before-and-after examples from students, and proven drawing exercises used to train artists throughout the country.About the Author Carrie Stuart Parks has been a professional artist since 1976 and has received numerous awards for her work. She has extensive teaching experience "
Price: 23.99
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Southwest Art July 2010 Digital Download |
"Features All in the Family Painting comes naturally for wildlife artists Daniel and Adam Smith. By Mark Mussari From Sea to Shining Sea Artist Chuck Rawle finds inspiration in America's wild places. By Rosemary Carstens A World of Whimsy Ben Steele has an imaginative take on art and culture. By Bonnie Gangelhoff Painted Like a Pro Figurative painter Tony Pro strives for honesty in his artwork. By Wolf Schneider Taking Flight Wildlife bronzes by Sandy Scott reflect a lifetime of observing nature. By Norman Kolpas My World A visit with David Pearson at his studio in Santa Fe, NM. By Bonnie Gangelhoff Unfolding Alchemy Sculptor Kevin Box transforms fragile paper art into enduring bronze. By Gussie Fauntleroy Sculpture Extravaganza Sculpture in the Park and the Loveland Sculpture Invitational offer a weekend bonanza of three-dimensional art. By Bonnie Gangelhoff In Three Dimensions Ten sculptors discuss their work. Columns Southwest SOFA WEST expo in Santa Fe, NM…. S"
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Watercolor Artist April 2008 Digital Download |
"Features Your Work Is Who You Are By Sarah A. Strickley Jeanette Pasin Sloan's inventive arrangements take her still lifes to the edge of abstraction, and challenge the boundaries between an artist's work and her life. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff By Eric Wiegardt A master of painting loosely demonstrates three simple techniques you can use to make your next painting look fresher and more spontaneous. A Wonderful World By Christine Proskow The crisp lines and dizzying perspectives of Paul Jackson's latest work suggest a world re-imagined. Eyes Wide Open By Michelle Taute Elizabeth Groves looks at everyday objects with an artist's eye, combining and transforming oft-overlooked objects into inspired subjects for her paintings. Make a Statement By Donna Zagotta Go beyond the details of a scene to make a painting that portrays your unique creative vision. Special Report: What's Your Workshop Personality? By Jessica Canterbury Take our fun quiz and find out "
Price: 5.99
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The Creative Edge: Demonstration: Staining Patterns Digital Download |
"Learn this innovative technique that was developed by the author by accidentally spilling paint! It can be applied to a variety of materials including illustration board, canvas, jeans and other fabrics."
Price: 1.99
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Video Download: Painting Facial Features With Sharon Sprung |
"Building on the previous lesson on value and color, Sharon Sprung explains how different brushes are useful for creating lifelike effects. Working with light and shadow, she shows you how to paint an eye, nose, and mouth. Pointing to a painting in process, she explains how she puts all these elements together. Finally, she turns her attention to a finished painting and analyzes the relationships between light and form, value and color."
Price: 19.99
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Secrets To Realistic Drawing Ebook |
"Reaping the joys of drawing doesn't have to be a long and painful process. With Secrets to Realistic Drawing, even complete beginners can get great results fast. It's easy to create lifelike sketches in no time, with: Encouraging instruction on all the drawing basics, from proportion and scaling to values and shading Answers to the beginning artist's most frequently asked questions, as well as recommendations for materials and supplies Easy-to-follow advice for fixing parts of a drawing that don't look quite right Techniques and strategies for making a drawing look real Five detailed step-by-step demonstrations showing the entire process from start to finish The authors' infectious, you-can-do-it attitude is sure to make budding artists feel like they've finally found a true cheerleader for their creative dreams!These books are presented in PDF format and are viewable on both MACs and PCs with Adobe Acrobat, a free program."
Price: 23.99
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Southwest Art August 2010 Digital Download |
"Features A Tireless Pursuit Shanna Kunz finds quiet beauty in landscapes of the West. By Gussie Fauntleroy Favorite Things Jean Chambers finds beauty close at hand. By Rosemary Carstens An Urban Jungle Texas artist David Leonard paints the streets of New York and other cities. By Bonnie Gangelhoff Moments in Time Ordinary situations make for extraordinary art in Trent Gudmundsen's figurative paintings. By Mark Mussari A Breath of Plein Air William Berra infuses his paintings with emotive color and life. By Reed Glenn My World A visit with Cheri Christensen at her studio in Sandia Park, NM. By Bonnie Gangelhoff Defying Labels Working in clay, bronze, and glass, Tammy Garcia boldly resists categorization. By Norman Kolpas Landscapes of Enchantment Six artists paint scenes of New Mexico. Columns Southwest Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe, NM…. America's Horse in Art exhibition and sale at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, TX…. P"
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The Creative Edge: Demonstration: Texture With Light Molding Paste |
How to add texture to the surface of a piece using light molding paste.
Price: 1.99
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Dreamscapes Myth & Magic Section: The Tree Spirit Digital Download |
"We see trees everyday, but we probably don't often think about the living creature in them. Learn to bring trees to life in your paintings with a few simple tricks."
Price: 5.99
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The Creative Edge: Demonstration: Transferring Energy To The Surface |
This demo uses nontraditional painting techniques and a variety of mediums to create an energetic piece.
Price: 1.99
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The Creative Edge: Demontration: Crackle Paste Borders Digital |
"Techniques for using crackle paste; how to show what lies beneath the surface of a creative image, representing age and creating contrast."
Price: 1.99
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Zoltan Szabo's 70 Favorite Watercolor Techniques |
"Lessons of a lifetime from one of watercolor's greatest painters. Avoid problems, create better paintings and take leaps forward in your art. Learn how from Zoltan Szabo, one of the most revered watercolor teachers in America. Using the same ease of approach that made his workshops so popular, this book makes watercolor painting simple, straightforward and fun. 43 mini-demonstrations teach a wide range of useful watercolor techniques13 complete step-by-step demonstrations show these techniques applied to mountains, harbors, forests, flowers and other subjects10 rules of painting reflections offer unique help for painting water scenes that look just the way you want. Page after page of proven approaches for painting clouds, trees, rocks, grass, snow and more. These are tried-and-true methods that Zoltan perfected over 65 years of painting. Now you can put them to work in your paintings immediately!"
Price: 24.99
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Dreamscapes Myth & Magic Section: The Siren Digital Download |
Escape all that you know and dive into the depths of the ocean — where few have ever ventured. Create a world of fantastical water creatures in an environment all of your own creation.
Price: 5.99
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Watercolor Artist August 2008 Digital Download |
"Features South of the Border By Michelle Taute Nava Grunfeld shares the secrets of her vibrant still life paintings, inspired by the rich colors and patterns of Mexico. That's Amoré By Paula Theotocatos Enchanted by the unique and varied Italian landscape, Stan Miller has been sketching and painting the country en plein air for 30 years. Tracking the Muse By Cathy Hegman Textured brushstrokes, unique marks and bold color statements reveal the source of this artist's inspiration. Live from New York By Mel Stabin A painting series comes to life through the diverse faces and settings of this dynamic city. A Window, A Chair, A Door By Chuck Sambuchino Pam Heidt's eye for detail perfectly suits her subject of choice: ornate Victorian architecture. Special Report: Frame Stories By Kelly Kane Six professional artists and a conservator share their best tips for choosing the right framing materials. Plus, exhibition organizers let you in on the"
Price: 5.99
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The Creative Edge: Demonstration: Stenciling Symbols Digital Download |
"Using stencils to complete unfinished art, or just art you were unsatisfied with. Combine stencil use with other mediums such as light molding paste, crackle past and paint."
Price: 1.99
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Online Seminar: Creativity |
"Don't be taken in by the myth that only a chosen few are truly creative. Creativity isn't magic. It's achievable. In this seminar, Nita Leland will help you develop the skills needed to reach your creative potential: • Learn the mechanics of creativity • Equip your creative toolbox • Explore your craft • Enhance your artistic foundation through drawing • Map your creative route with design • Discover your favorite subjects • Experiment with abstraction • Play with new mediums • And much more!"
Price: 59
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Dreamscapes Myth & Magic Demonstration: Drawing Feathers Digital |
"Draw feathers of a pigeon or a phoenix with this demo about short, long, overlaping, whimsical, or winged feathers."
Price: 0.99
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Dreamscapes Myth & Magic Demonstration: The Unicorn Born Of Sea Foam |
Use the techniques learned in the Painting White demo to paint Born of Sea Foam in Stephanie Pui-Mun Law's step-by-step demo.
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Fairies Gnomes And Trolls: Create A Fantasy World In Polymer Clay |
The whimsical creatures of fantasy spring to life through 15 polymer clay projects in this beautiful instructional book.
Price: 22.99
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Draw Comic Book Action |
"What does every aspiring comic artist REALLY want to draw? Action, of course! Learn how to render all aspects of adrenalin-filled movement, from jaw-dropping superhero antics to kick-ass fistfights. Techniques for drawing every dynamic action are explained, from body contact and flying through to fistfights, group rumbles and full-on battles Clever exercises show how to achieve convincing movement, from dynamic standing poses, to running, swinging, flying and fighting An Action File of comic character drawings in dynamic poses forms an invaluable resource for practice and reference"
Price: 19.99
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Face Off |
"Presented in an entertaining style, these easy-to-learn techniques and basic processes will make the art of comic portrait drawing simple for readers of all skill levels."
Price: 19.99
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Watercolor Artist August 2011 Digital Download |
"Highlights Dynamic Landscapes Punching Up Your Color Mixed-Media Marvels Mastering the Illusion of Depth Features True Grit By Michelle Taute Using texture, color and shape as a guide, Scott Hartley shines a light on oft-ignored corners of the urban landscape. Real Simple By Kelly Kane Plein air painter Sachin Naik takes a simple approach to painting the landscape near his home in Pune, India. New Horizons By Sarah A. Strickley Z.L. Feng explores the potential of watercolor, combining spatters, drips, pours and controlled washes in his latest series, inspired by the New River. Waxing Artistic By Kathie George Combine the techniques of batik and watercolor to add zest and dimension to your paintings. This artist shows you how in five easy-to-follow steps. Color Revolution By Rachel Rubin Wolf Eight esteemed artists share the keys to unlocking your next creative breakthrough with their best tips for glowing color, layered color, believable color and color that"
Price: 5.99
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Video Download: Dragonart: Digital Dragons With J Neondragon Peffer |
"In this workshop, J NeonDragon Peffer reveals some of her favorite digital art secrets using photo imaging software. You'll learn techniques for digital inking, coloring and special effects all in one place! Includes digital files so you can follow along with NeonDragon as she demonstrates her techniques, step by step. 64 minutes."
Price: 19.99
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Expressive Oil Painting With George Allen Durkee Video Download |
"Follow along as artist George Allen Durkee paints a landscape in oil from start to finish. You'll learn the process of painting from life, as well as techniques to capture your own unique vision to make your paintings more expressive and engaging. George shows you how to come up with an exciting composition, locate the main shapes, establish values, block in the painting and add expressive details, all the while bringing you important tips on how to achieve accurate perspective, establish atmosphere and more!"
Price: 19.99
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