Nov 07

Latest Watercolor Painting News

Burns' Sewanee home reinterpreted with furniture, fabric, paint
A watercolor painting of irises Amy Burns spied in the window of Chattanooga's In-Town Gallery 18 years ago has become the inspiration for the decorative reinterpretation of the home she has shared for a year with her husband, Bob, in the University of …
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Exhibit for missed and respected watercolor instructor
During her painting career of more than five decades, Rines won in excess of 46 painting awards including the Gold Medal of Honor from the New England Watercolor Society. She was a Signature Member of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America.
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Oct 18

Latest Painting Tips News

Tips for Success
Then all of a sudden, out-of-town relatives are coming to visit and it is imperative that you finish painting the guest bedroom. Wouldn't it have been easier to do this earlier when you had plenty of time? This easily translates to your business as …
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Surprise! Pressure Sensitive iPad Stylus Pogo Connect Offers Interchangeable
The magnetic interchangeable tips mean that not only is it easy to replace with new tips when one wears down, but also it opens up the possibility of expanded tip options. Wacom offers various tips to mimic drawing and painting with different materials …
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The Ultimate Halloween Playlist for Kids
Costume contests, bobbing for apples, pumpkin painting and carving, and creepy finger foods — does it get any better than that? Not really. Unless … Weekly newsletter with party-planning ideas, menu tips, decorating how-tos and more. The Daily Meal …
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Oct 13

Latest Watercolor Painting News

Q & A With Artist Beverly Squire
Arcadia artist Beverly Squire has won numerous awards and exhibits her paintings at venues and galleries across Southern California. Her signature dreamy landscapes are painted in the Impressionism style, mostly using water color or oil. Colonade Art …
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Lowcountry-inspired watercolors on display at Beaufort gallery
All of these paintings are part of a 34-piece exhibit titled, "Views From My Window: The Watercolors of Ellen Long," that is open through Oct. 27 at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery on Bay Street in Beaufort. A 360-degree view of Fripp Island's …
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Watercolors talk at the Danforth in Framingham
On Sunday, painter and printmaker Jane Goldman will discuss her striking watercolors now on display at the Danforth Museum and School of Art in Framingham. Starting at 3 p.m., the Somerville artist will discuss her exhibit of about a dozen large-scale …
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Sep 24

Latest Painting Tips News

Nails Over 40: Tips and Tricks from the Star of "Nail Files"
Katie is also the entrepreneur behind The Painted Nail, a Hollywood salon where celebs come to get their polish on. I did a quick speed round with Katie about great fall colors, nail issues, manis, pedis and more for midlifers who want to get a hand up.
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Provence: readers' tips, recommendations and travel advice
It was packed with antiques shops and stalls selling furniture, glassware, paintings, jewellery and oddities such as old advertising signs for Pernod, cigarettes and beer. And to add to it there was a full market in operation too, so as well as buying …
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DAVID COKER: Evansville Picasso a portrait of mistress
The gift of pioneering industrial designer Raymond Lowey in 1963, the rare work was located upon a tip from Arlan Ettinger, president of Guernsey's auction house in New York who traced the missing painting to the local museum back in February.
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Sep 21

Latest Painting Tips News

30 essential planning tips for every bride
Yes, cut three things. Not crucial things that you just don't feel like doing, such as picking a processional song or confirming final details with all of your vendors. Eliminate only the over-the-top tasks like hand-painting "Just Married" signs, or …
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News roundup: Democrats paint Romney as out-of-touch elitist
Democrats are painting Mitt Romney as an out-of-touch elitist during their convention, challenging voters to choose between the wealthy Romney and the current president, Barack Obama, come November. Sen. Chuck Schumer offered this attack: "You …
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Let us spray
Start spraying before making contact with the surface being painted, and stop only when you've cleared it. For example, when painting a wing it's best to start spraying a fraction before you get to the wing tip, approaching the tip with the spray gun …
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Sep 20

Latest Oil Painting News

Local artists rewarded for their creativity
Oil paintings of familiar faces such as Clint Eastwood, Jimi Hendrix and Paul McCartney are among the works of art hanging in Kim Fujiwara's basement studio in Rochester Hills. CONTRIBUTE. Story Ideas. Send Corrections. “My system is (a) traditional …
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Xiamen Haixi Int'l Oil Painting Centre attracts overseas art dealer
Following 18 cultural exchange centres in Malaysia, Li Wenjie plans to invest in a cultural exchange centre in the Xiamen Haixi International Oil Painting Centre, covering an area of 800 square metres, which will become the largest one of its kind in …
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Sep 19

Latest Oil Painting News

'Divergent Views' a journey through lives of 3 women artists
Marina Shrady 's oil paintings, such as the one above, will be featured in "Divergent Views" Sept. 9 through Oct. 21 in Fairfield. Photo: Contributed Photo / CT. Marina Shrady 's oil paintings, such as the one above, will be… Marina Shrady's "One …
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Maritime painting set to fetch thousands
A 200-YEAR-OLD oil painting of Bristol by one of Bristol's greatest maritime artists, Nicholas Pocock, is set to fetch between £12,000 and £18,000 at an auction later this month. The 17ins by 26ins picture, titled The Avon at Bristol with Clifton Wood …
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Sep 16

Latest Watercolor Painting News

Watercolor class for ages 11-13
Albany Parks & Recreation Department is offering a watercolor painting class for kids ages 11-13 this fall with local photographer and artist Jim Johnson. Classes are 1:45 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 24, at North Albany Middle School, 1205 …
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Women artists meet in Missoula for week of plein air painting
Greene, for instance, switched to watercolors for the week, as opposed to the silk painting she usually does. “We're always learning,” Neimeyer-Weiss said. “It's very emotional,” Niemeyer-Weiss said of the artists' week together. “If you paint every …
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13 local artists to compete in Grand Rapids' ArtPrize for 0000 winnings
Medium: Watercolor, peroxide and India ink. Description: None given. Background: “Growing up, the walls of my room were my canvas. Since then, I have enjoyed using a variety of mediums, including charcoal, watercolor painting, acrylic painting and ink.
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Sep 13

Latest Watercolor Painting News

Sisters' exhibit at Hitchcock focuses on watercolor, nature
Her use of watercolor is indicative of that, as she "uses the paint to let the water create the painting," she said. She drops paint onto a wet surface and moves the paper or canvas in multiple directions to create the effect she's looking for in order …
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Art for the Ages program benefits seniors in assisted living
For some in the watercolor painting class at Heatheridge Assisted Living center Tuesday, picking up a paintbrush was a fairly new experience, but for others it was like seeing an old friend. Lahoma Goodner-Carter said she always liked to draw when she …
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Local watercolor artist brings home a medal
Taylor is a watercolor painting teacher locally and conducts three-day workshops throughout the Southeast. He is a member of 11 major watercolor societies and serves as the current president of the Southern Watercolor Society, having served previously …
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