Artist Spotlite – Irina

Your Name: Irina

Location: Russia

Title: Lillies

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Artist Spotlite – Gwen Luttrell

Artist: Gwen Luttrell

Location: Hernando, MS

Title: Diane’s Calla

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You Asked – Camera Obscura or Lucida?

Today’s question comes from Coco:

Coco Writes:

“Can you tell me if the cameras obscura and lucida do the same thing. I would like to project images on 24×36 sheets and also like to project the image onto a wall. I would appreciate any info. and what you think are the best products.”

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Oil Painting Tutorial – Learn to Paint Like Monet

About Connie Nelson

I have always liked to draw and paint. In elementary school I was known as the “school artist”. Drawing and painting was a blissful and ‘easy’ activity for me.

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Rock Drawing Tutorial by Diane Wright

About the Artist

In 2002, I picked up my art pencil again after 20+ years.  During this break, I devoted my time to my family and building a career.  Even though I earned my Bachelor of Fine Art degree at the University of Northern Iowa, my career path ventured away from the fine arts.

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Oil Painting Video Lesson – The Spring House

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Oil Painting Tips – Different Methods For Starting an Oil Painting

oil-paint-tubesOil paint is an exciting medium to work with. One will never become bored while painting with oil paints. There are a variety of materials and other mediums at your fingertips and when you combine these materials and mediums with the versatility of oil paints, you have a variety of interesting ways to begin an oil painting. There are certain drawing and painting mediums that are compatible with oil paints and when utilized, will make your painting experience more interesting and enjoyable.

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