Trance 3 - Abstract Watercolor

Watercolor on 11 x 15 lb watercolor paper entitled "Trance 3" for November 30, 2017 Third in a series of watercolors by the same title.

Lost Village - Watercolor Landscape

Watercolor landscape on 10 x 15 inch watercolor 140 lb paper.
Quick sketch, no reference subject material used, about 20 minutes to complete.  Entitled  "Lost Village" for November  29, 2017.

Ready to Hang Stretched Hand-Painted Oil Painting on Canvas Wall Art Abstract Contempory Vivid Color Melody

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Ready to hang Stretched Hand-Painted Oil 

Painting on Canvas Wall Art Abstract Contempory 

Vivid Color Melody

Architecture Framed Canvas Framed Set Wall Art,PVC Material Champagne No Mat With Frame For Home Decoration Frame Art

Architecture Framed Canvas Framed Set Wall Art, 

PVC Material Champagne No Mat With Frame For Home Decoration Frame Art 

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Framed Wall Art Set

The Tao of Watercolor - Art Book

The Tao of Warercolor  covers the five essentials to the Tao of watercolor. 112 pages. For more details and ordering info please visit:
The Tao of Watercolor; A Revolutionary Approach to the Practice of Painting

The Art of Perspective by North Light - Art Book

A comprehensive guide to understanding perspective  with stet by step demonstrations to help guide you. For more details and ordering info please visit: The Art of Perspective by North Light

Oil Painting Decoration Landscape Hand Painted Natural Linen with Stretched Framed - Set of 2

Oil Painting Decoration Landscape Hand Painted Natural

 Linen with Stretched Framed - Set of 2

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Oil Painting Decoration Landscape Hand Painted Natural Linen with Stretched Framed - Set of 2

Pollock's Fractals | DiscoverMagazine.com

Pollock's Fractals | DiscoverMagazine.com

Trance 2 - Abstract Watercolor

Abstract watercolor entitled "Trance 2" on 9 x 11 inch 140 lb. paper for November 24, 2017. Note colors were allowed to mingle. Use of resist and a palette knife was also used.

Trance - Abstract Watercolor

Abstract watercolor entitled "Trance" on 9 x 11 inch 140 lb. paper for November 23, 2017 Note the use of wax resist, while sharp lines were created with the use of a palette knife.

"Line" 2 Panel Watercolor Abstract

Abstract in watercolor entitled "Line" painted on 2 panels each on 22 x 28 inch paper. For November 22, 2017

The Setting - Still Life Watercolor

Watercolor on 16 x 20 inch 140 lb paper entitled "The Setting" for November 21, 2017.

"Sea Crossing" Watercolor on Paper

Watercolor on 11 x 15 inch 140 lb. paper entitled "Sea Crossing". Posted for November 20, 2017.

How to Paint Trees in Watercolor - Video

Instructional YouTube video on how to paint birch trees in watercolor.

Two Cabins - Watercolor on Paper

Watercolor on 11 x 15 inch 140 lb. paper entitled "Two Cabins".  For November 19, 2017.

The Birch Trees - Watercolor on Paper

Watercolor painting on 140 lb. paper, 11 x 15 inch landscape, for November 18, 2017

The Poinsettias - Watercolor Painting

 Watercolor on 11 x 15 inch paper entitled "The Pointsettias"  Posted for November  17, 2017.

Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner - Mark & Mary Willenbrink - Art Book

This art book focuses on basic simple and straightforward techniques, advice and step-by-step demonstrations providing learning and encouragement for the beginning artist. 
Familiar subjects, simple compositions, techniques and a realistic style build confidence. Included are 10 mini demonstrations and 12 full painting demonstrations, also includes an instructive DVD video with a full art workshop with the authors. Highly Recommended for anyone interested in oil painting at the entry level.
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Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner

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12 Ways to Maintain Great Relationships in the Art Market

12 Ways to Maintain Great Relationships in the Art Market: Maintaining a good rapport in the art market can be complex. Start with these twelve ways to maintain relationships with buyers, sellers, dealers and more!

Free Step by Step Painting Techniques | Learn how to paint!

Free Step by Step Painting Techniques | Learn how to paint!: Learn how to Paint with Free Painting Tips on Making Corrections, Paint Texture and Painting Materials.

How to Draw & Paint Portraits - Art Book

Step by step guide to drawing and painting portraits. Features over 400 images. For complete details and ordering information please visit:
How to Draw and Paint Portraits

Cartooning the Head and Figure - Jack Hamm - Art Book - Drawing

Cartooning the Head and Figure by Jack Hamm. Very popular book and still used by many artists, considered one of the better books on cartooning. A bit dated but still very useful and offers many ideas on cartooning and drawing . Highly recommended. For more details and ordering info please vist:
Cartooning the Head and Figure

Charles Reid's Watercolor Secrets -- DVD

Highly recommended DVD for improving your watercolor skills.  For more details and ordering information please visit:
Watercolor Secrets

"The Apartments" Watercolor on Paper

"The Apartments" watercolor on paper 11 x 15 inch for November 10, 2017.

Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil - Art Book

Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencils by North Light Books. Terrific book on techniques used to create interesting textures and values in your drawings. For more details  check out this link:
Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil

Everything You Need to Know When Painting with Acrylics

Everything You Need to Know When Painting with Acrylics:

Ready to start experimenting with acrylics? Then you will want to check out this resource page on acrylic painting for beginners!

Tortillions by Jack Richeson - Art - Drawing

Tortillions are tightly wound soft paper used for blending or shading in pencil or charcoal drawings. Very useful and low cost item to enhance your drawings with less effort. For details and ordering information please check out this link:
Tortillions

Holbein Purified Linseed Oil - Art

Holbein Purified Linseed Oil Is used to thin your oil paints, also used as a base medium and adds a natural sheen to your paintings. For more details and ordering info please visit:
Holbein Linseed Oil

Artist Oil Painting Medium - Windsor and Newton

Artist Oil Painting Medium by Windsor and Newton can be used to thin the consistency of your oil paints and dries to a flexible film. Can be further thinned with mineral spirits. For ordering information and more details please visit:

ARTIST Oil Medium

Then and Now: China, An Old New Tradition

Then and Now: China, An Old New Tradition

Winton Oil Color Paint Set - Beginners - Advanced Artists

This is a great set for filling in needed colors or as a starter set in you're just getting into oil painting. It offers basic colors you need including six 21ml tubes of Winton  (by Winsor and Newton), Oil Color. Colors include: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue, Burnt Umber, French Ultramarine Blue, Viridian Hue and Yellow Ochre. Winton Oil Colors are also available in individual tubes as well. For more details and ordering information please visit:
Winton Oil Paint Set

Portrait Watercolor Painting Demo -Video

Portrait Watercolor demo by Zimou Tan from YouTube. Very nice watercolor and build up of colors and value. Please leave any comments you may have below.

Johannes Shares 9 Painting Tips for Beginners That Will Make Your Art Easier

Johannes Shares 9 Painting Tips for Beginners That Will Make Your Art Easier: Johannes Vloothuis shares 9 painting tips for beginners, to make the artist's life easier and more enjoyable. Just start here!

From the Archives: Leland Bell on André Derain's Underrated Paintings, in 1960

From the Archives: Leland Bell on André Derain's Underrated Paintings, in 1960