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Camille Przewodek shares her tips for developing color perception while working outdoors

Michele Van Maurik shares her insights on the importance of colour when painting white flowers

Ed Hatch explains his methods for observing and recreating the energy of the sun in your paintings.

Planning, visualizing and focusing results in an exceptional work of art.

A visual understanding of her subject matter allows Karen Blackwood to paint realistic and dramatic ocean scenes

Jeanette Blackburn believes it is the urge to recreate the subject She sees that results in the realness of her paintings

Rosi Robinson shares her insights and techniques on the batik approach to fine art

Combining colored pencil and pastel, Erika Kauffman portrays the personalities of canines in rich color and detail

Painting from life, Johanne Mangi captures the hearts and souls of pets with skill and passion

Combining art forms

Prior to starting a new painting, Jette van der Lende thoroughly thinks out her composition

James Gurney has been using water media more than oils for plein air painting—here’s one of his favorite oil substitutes

How to paint perfect shadows

Ellen Milinich's portraits are real, intimate and spirited everyday images

Chairman’s Letter

Claiming an extraordinary appreciation forthe telephone pole, this artist reveals her technique for discovering the personality of the overlooked.

Randy Van Dyck's paintings start with the title as concept, then the focal imagery develops into an unexpected play on words