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 Apparel, Gifts & Resources for Studio & Plein Air Artists
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Instructional Videos
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Dozens of articles on art instruction, painting demonstrations, marketing, publicity and collecting.:
PAINTING TECHNIQUES AND TIPS
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 Packing for Your Plein Air Excursion
Thinking about or already painting en plein air (outside on location) - Here's a comprehensive listing of essentials to include in your pack. [Published by L.D. Johnson on Squidoo]
Acrylic Painting: Two Secrets
The top two ways to achive the look of oil using acrylics. [Published by L.D. Johnson on Squidoo]
Landscape Painting on a Palette
Demonstration of painting an early morning landscape right on a painting palette! Unique treatment and considerations from regular canvas or board.
How to Become or Find an Art Mentor
What is a fine art mentor? Learn how to find or become a mentor.
Preparing to Draw & Paint Trees
You could go on location or paint trees in your studio. But what are some good ways to learn how to paint trees? Find out in this article!
Portrait Demo in Soft Pastel - "The Cowboy"
See a portrait of a young child painted and how challenges of working from a weak photo are overcome.
The Canvas Road Show
A how-to guide on preparing multible canvas' for travel and storage.
Aim High - Dig Deep
A Commentary: Advice on now to maximize your talent and skills.
Acrylics vs. Oils: How to Make your Acrylic Paintings Look Like Oil paintings
Artists, galleries, and collectors have been baffled or years...how can you paint in acrylic so it looks like oil; or how can you tell the difference? Here are some tips...
The Basics of Landscape Composition
How to design and compose a landscape painting or drawing when working outdoors.
Mud Conscious
How to paint using clean beautiful color and correct for muddy colors in your work!
"Building" Your Plein Air Painting
Step-by-step description of how to paint outdoor paintings and get the most out of the experience.
On Speed
Feeling pressure to paint more quickly? Learn what painting fast is really about...
Soft Pastel Plein Air Demonstration on Location
Steps in painting a of a tree along a lake in soft pastel.
Sunset Painting Demo in Soft Pastel with movie clips!
Demonstration of a painting created from a weak photograph from start to finish. Lots of tips!
Plein Air Painting - In or Out?
Watch how a landscape is painted from the inside!
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ART INSTRUCTION
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So You Want to Take an Art Class?
Tips for those who have or are new to taking Art classes...
How to go about finding the right class and instructor
to meet your needs and goals.
So You Want to Become An Artist?
Ever want to paint before? Whether you are thinking about taking the plunge into painting for the first time or are experienced. [Published by L.D. Johnson on Squidoo]
Pastel...
Description about soft pastel and care for pastel paintings.
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THE BUSINESS OF ART
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Art Marketing: Major Topic for Painters: Part 1
Introduction to the importance of developing a marketing plan for your art business. Some reasons might surprise you!
Art Marketing: Major Topic for Painters: Part 2
Discover how to see your marketing plan in action through market analysis. Easier to do than you think, but necessary for the success of your business.
Quiet Artists: No Fanfare
Commentary about how quiet and not so quiet artists market their work and what the results may be.
Painting a Landscape on Commission
LESSON PART 1
In-depth, comprehensive article on what goes into creating a custom painting for a client. Part 1 covers the planning through the drawing preparation phase. Collectors, this is a great way to see how your commissioned painting is designed and made especially for you!
Painting a Landscape on Commission
LESSON PART 2
Learn what goes into creating a custom painting for a client. Part 1 covers the planning through the drawing preparation phase.
Publishing Limited Edition Prints
Considering the possibility of publishing your artwork for the print market? Here are some tips on what to look for...
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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
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Graphic Communication for the Fine Artist
Help for fine artists who want to learn how to plan their
marketing materials and secure local design and printing
services.
Graphic Design and Illustration
Information and strategies for those interested in entering these
exciting career fields.
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ART COLLECTING
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Fine Art of Fine Art Collecting
Practical observations and information about collecting paintings whether a first-time buyer bargain hunting, or savvy collector of important works of art. [Published by L.D. Johnson on Squidoo]
Fine Art Collecting Resource Library
Collecting art is a passion. Contributing to that passion is the love of reading, learning about, viewing and purchasing fine art. This Library is a growing bank of links, magazines, books and all things related to art collecting. [Published by L.D. Johnson on Squidoo]
The Final Design Consideration - Fine Art
Tips for anyone considering purchasing art for home or office.
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