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The Green Mister

By Jenny Armitage

This is probably the last watercolor for my one woman mini show this coming April at Art in the Valley, Corvallis Oregon. I’m using a new technique to replace liquid mask when reserving soft edged areas of white paper in many of  my latest still lifes.   Puddles of clear water on the paper will resist... »

Pick of the Day – Alan Pickersgill

By V P Holmes

ShareI am a largely self taught artist although I did art lessons through secondary school (thick paint, thicker brushes and blotting paper) and managed to pass an examination. I paint water colours and acrylics but my real joy is pencil drawing. Being able to see a spark of life in a drawing is a... »

Short Story II

By Jenny Armitage

Same song, Second verse, Should get better, But it’s gonna get . . . . Actually I like the second verse better.  The dark background gives Short Story II a punch that Short Story I lacked.  And I admit that painting the pine cone magnified by the paperweight was just plain fun. The palette for Short Story II is... »

Submerged I and II: Playing With New Methods

By Jenny Armitage

I’ve been experimenting with a couple of new methods.  These two paintings are the result.  Both are based on  some photos of trees half drowned by the swollen Willamette River I took  this weekend.  I wanted to catch the cold grayness of of the scene and the mystery of the half hidden trees. Blowing: I blew... »

Terence Almond

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Oxfordshire, UK When did you first become interested in art? Guess I’ve always been interested in art but, painting myself, if you don’t count school, then about 3 to 4 years ago. What style of art do you use most? I guess it would have to be figurative, I enjoy seeing the people, person I’m painting come to... »

Terence Almond

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Oxfordshire, UK When did you first become interested in art? Guess I’ve always been interested in art but, painting myself, if you don’t count school, then about 3 to 4 years ago. What style of art do you use most? I guess it would have to be figurative, I enjoy seeing the people, person I’m painting come to... »

Pick of the Day – Desimir Rodic

By V P Holmes

ShareDesimir Rodic was born in Zagreb, Croatia in 1961. He has been drawing and painting since he was very young. His favorite things to draw and paint are animals and people. I hope you enjoy my work! »

Naomi Skarzinski

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When did you first become interested in art? I have been interested in art since my teens. My father started dabbling in art and ended up making a living as a starving artist, starving being the operative word. However, all props do need to be given to him because he was able to... »

Angel Ortiz – Interview With The Artist

By 1stAngel

Share When did you first become interested in art? I started very young.   I was a gifted person.   I achieved numerous awards since 4th Grade elementary school. ©Angel Ortiz What style of art do you use most? Surrealism and realism. Has your style changed from when you first began as an artist? Yes! What medium do you use? Oils and acrylics ©Angel... »

Shadows, Glass, and Leaves

By Administration

Driving down Commercial last summer, I was struck by the shadows of leaves on a stucco building.  I reached for my camera and discovered I’d left it at home.  I drove home hurriedly to get it.  My daughters in the back seat were remarkable patient with me as I drove round the block twice... »

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