How To Choose a Watercolour Paper
Wednesday September 22, 2004
Watercolour papers come in different surfaces and weights. Do you know which is best suited to which painting techniques?
Quotes from Artists on Painting
Tuesday September 21, 2004
Read what various famous artists have had to say about the practicalities and creative challenges of painting. For example, Renoir said: "When I've painted a woman's bottom so that ... Read More
Rent an Art Video
Monday September 20, 2004
If you live in the USA, Canada, or Puerto Rico, here's something that may appeal to you -- a company that rents out art videos. (They also sell art videos ... Read More
Should You Reuse a Canvas? Well, Picasso did...
Wednesday September 15, 2004
There's been some debate on the Painting Forum about whether or not it's advisable to reuse a canvas. Well, Picasso did, reports the Guardian Unlimited. A "secret" painting has been ... Read More
Watermedia Painting Competition
Sunday September 12, 2004
The Watermedia Showcase competition, sponsored by Watercolour Magic magazine has five different categories and prizes totalling US$12,000. The categories are: portrait and figure; still life and floral; landscape; abstract; animal ... Read More
Call for Entries: Watercolor Splash 9
Sunday September 12, 2004
North Light Books is calling for entries for volume nine in their hardcover series of "Splash" books showcasing contemporary watercolours and other water media. This year's theme is "Watercolour Secrets" ... Read More
Create a Label for a Painting in the Tate Gallery
Tuesday September 7, 2004
The Tate Gallery in London is offering the chance to create your own label for a painting in their collection. 30 of these will be displayed from 20 September 2004, ... Read More
South Africans not ready for conceptual art?
Monday September 6, 2004
An art exhibition at the Michaelis Collection in Cape Town where the backs of paintings are being shown, rather than the front, is causing controversy, reports BBC News. The paintings ... Read More
Southern African Flora Biennale Exhibition
Monday September 6, 2004
The National Botanical Institute of South Africa is hosting an exhibition of paintings of Southern African flora, The Kirstenbosch Biennale, at the Kistenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town. The ... Read More
Art Styles, Schools, and Movements: What's the Difference?
Monday September 6, 2004
You will come across the terms style, school, and movement endlessly in the history of painting and art. But just what is the difference between them? Find Out Here...
Framing Paintings: Should You Do It Yourself?
Saturday September 4, 2004
Is it worth the money having a painting professionally framed, or should you save your pennies and make your own frames? Will galleries accept paintings with DIY frames? Will you ... Read More
Beating Artist’s Block
Thursday September 2, 2004
Suffering from artist’s block doesn’t mean you’ve lost your artistic ability, and it can be overcome -- here are a dozen tips to help you beat artist’s block. Read more...