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Ville Franche, France by Eric Wiegardt, 2009, watercolor, 22 x 30 It’s only March, and already I’m fantasizing about summer road trips and exotic jaunts. But then I remember that almost every time I go on vacation my glow wears off once the artists show up. Inevitably, I see a traveler who...
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Drawing of Taheera by Sherrie McGraw, 2009, charcoal, 24 x 18. I’ve always thought of a painter’s drawings as his or her diary. A finished painting is the confident, public face shown to the world, but drawings read like journal entries, where you can see an artist’s preoccupations...
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Filed under: draw, Drawing, Weekend With the Masters, workshop, Watercolor, how to draw, Art Instruction, figure drawing, drawings, Courtney Jordan, Sherrie McGraw
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On the Cover: Turquoise Eyes (detail) by Kenneth Cadwallader, 2009, oil on linen, 18 x 24. Collection the artist. Maintain a Beginner’s Sense of Adventure DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Note What’s New at ArtistDaily.com Art Mart Quick Sketches Exhibitions Bulletin Board FEATURES Painting in...
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Stephen Scott Young is one of the most successful, talented, and humble artists I know, and I was delighted to write about his recent work for the spring 2010 issue of Watercolor . His watercolors are currently on view at Adelson Galleries , in New York City, where they are priced at $250,000; in 2007...
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It’s often said that artists don’t find their personal style—it finds them. Although I agree with this statement, I found in my experience that individual style develops only after a number of other tasks are accomplished. All professional artists began as novices, and for many the...
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I recently joined a gym in my neighborhood, with the hopes of working off some of those extra holiday pounds that seem to wear out their welcome around this time every year. My schedule is pretty busy, so I try to streamline my visits, making a beeline for the treadmill as soon as I arrive. Occasionally...
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They always say that two heads are better than one. But as an only child, I tended to stick to myself, and I hated group projects and asking for help. Luckily, as I got older, I became more comfortable working with others and recognizing when I needed an outside perspective. Most artists already know...
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Lady in White—Profile by Janet Rogers, 2004, watercolor, 27 x 22. Collection Gregory Valentine. It’s often said in sports circles that the best players often make the worst coaches. That’s because it is hard for naturally gifted athletes to relate to players who are not so innately...
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When I moved to New Hampshire in the mid-1990s, I joined a local art association where the members were a mixture of "newbies" as well as seasoned professionals. In many cases the "old pros" helped us newbies learn, not only how to improve our painting but also how to run our businesses...
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Greek Steps, Sifnos by Thomas W. Schaller, 2008, watercolor, 12 x 9. I just finished writing an article on Thomas W. Schaller's watercolor paintings for the April 2010 issue of American Artist, and it occurred to me that Thomas is the third licensed architect whose watercolors I have written about...
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I rather enjoy making New Year's resolutions; however, I've come to the conclusion that artists would do better making flexible plans rather than writing goals in stone. It seems that my business plans are better off being designed around themes rather than specific goals, because when I set...
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It always surprises me how much my internal state is affected by my surroundings. I normally love wandering the streets of New York City, window shopping, taking photographs of interesting views, and maybe waiting in line for an exhibition or live performance. But now, with temperatures in the 20s, my...
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Ramona by Tony Ryder, 1995, graphite, 24 x 18. Private collection. My father has been in the construction industry for nearly 40 years. When I was younger, one of my favorite things to do was visit him on the job site before a building was finished and walk around, checking out what it took to put a...
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On the Cover: Winter Glow (detail) by Neal Hughes, 2008, oil, 16 x 20. Collection Dr. Pat White. Blending Traditions of Still Life Painting Representation & Invention in Watercolor DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Note Letters What’s New at artistdaily.com Art Mart Quick Sketches Exhibitions Business...
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I recently met an artist who said, completely nonchalantly, “I never sketch, I never throw out a painting, and I’m always pleased with my final work.” If only we could all be so lucky! Sometimes when I’m writing an article, such as an exhibition review for Drawing, I get in a...