Artist Spotlite – Bud Sutton

Name: Bud Sutton

Location: Flowery Branch, Georgia

Title of Artwork: “The Mary Ann”

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Royal & Langnickel Acrylic Paint Set

Looking for a Royal & Langnickel Acrylic Paint Set? Below is an excellent set for beginner artists. Everything you need to start painting is included in this set at an excellent price. This set can also make an excellent gift for any artist new to acrylic painting. This set is portable and includes a strong tote for transporting your supplies. So whether you plan on painting at home, outdoors or in the classroom, this Royal and Langnickel acrylic paint set is the perfect choice. Read more

You Asked – Seal Acrylic Painting?

Today’s question comes from Pat :

Pat Writes:

“When I paint with acrylics on canvas should I seal it with anything when I finished. Is there more than one choice? What should drive my decision?”

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Interview With Artist David Hunt

Artist Statement

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Pastel Drawing Tutorial – Pink Orchids

THE SUBJECT

For this second pastel drawing demo, I used the picture of two pink orchids highly sunlit from the top left. The two orchid flowers protrude from the background which is composed of elongated leaves rising from the ground. The lower background is shadowed and makes the orchids stand out even more with color and shape contrast.

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Landscape Drawing Tutorial – How to Draw Skies and Clouds

About Diane Wright

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. I am currently an IT Manager at a medical auditing firm in Des Moines, IA. My children are in college and it’s now time for me to explore my arts again! I live with my wonderful husband, Les, in the small town of Mitchellville, Iowa.

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