Inspiration And Motivation: The Prelude To Success
“Coastal Concert” 16×16 by Bill Davidson OPAOne of the greatest joys of painting is my artist friends and the beauty we are privileged to see and create. We all must struggle some but the difference is...
View ArticleThe Technique of Honesty
“Remembering Home” by Michelle Dunaway As artists we all long to convey with truth what we observe before us, what catches our breath and our attention. I’ve always believed that painting is an outward...
View ArticleWhat is FINE art?
Keith Bond, fine landscape painter at www.keithbond.com, has raised several interesting questions for artists in his recent post regarding “Fine Art v. Illustration.” “Horseshoe Falls” by Rick J....
View ArticleChallenging Painter's Block
“Plans for Christmas” by Susan AbmaHere’s a few ideas to think about whenever you get a creative block and find you ‘just can’t paint right now.’ There’s no guarantees, but they just might work, so it...
View Article5 Stages of Painting
“Horsepower” by Jane Barton, 8×10Artists know that, in spite of what people think, creating a good painting is not a day on the playground. Some days are easier that others, but mostly it takes a lot...
View ArticleIt’s Just Paint and Canvas
“Perihelion” by Rick Delanty, 24×24What is the true “market value” of a painting? How does a potential collector know that a fair price is being offered? After all, the price can be negotiated… It’s...
View ArticleWhat can an artist do about it?
“The Third of May 1808” by Francisco Goya, 1814Any American would have been shocked by it: the senseless murders of three spectators in the bombings fifty yards apart at the finish line of the Boston...
View ArticleWhat About Women In The Arts?
“Bright Red Apples” by Joyce Pike OPAM 18″x24″I have been asked many times, did I find it hard being a woman in the field of visual art. My answer was always no. I worked hard to get where I am....
View ArticleFasten Your Seat Belts He’s a very Jovial Gent
Notes from the Harley Brown, Allan Duerr Interview By Howard Friedland Attendees at the 2010 Oil Painters of America National Show in Scottsdale were treated to an informative and extremely...
View ArticleMy Experience With A 100 Day Challenge
“Your Love Never Fades”by Kelli FolsomIn April, I decided to sign up for this program called the 100 Day Challenge. At the time I was exhausted, feeling stagnate getting burned out. Part of my...
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