laura's watercolors: brandywine shoal light

laura's watercolors: brandywine shoal light: (10x15) A lighthouse in the Delaware Bay, one of the prettiest. Now that I've photographed I see I need to darken the values in the fore...


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One of my favorite watercolorist on the web.

Patricia Musgrave – A Painting Blog: Stevens Creek12" x 16"oil on canvasDaily Paintwork...

Patricia Musgrave – A Painting Blog: Stevens Creek12" x 16"oil on canvasDaily Paintwork...: Stevens Creek 12" x 16" oil on canvas Daily Paintworks Auction starting bid $135 Plain and simple, I am in denial about summer's demise. I ...

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Love this painting. Click on the artists to view web and paintings.

Aquarelles Yves Pothier: Avec un ciel si gris..

Aquarelles Yves Pothier: Avec un ciel si gris..: ...qu'un canal s'est pendu et que pour ma part j'ai oublié le nom et les identifiants GPS de cet endroit, si ce n'est  qu'il regarde vers ...

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This artist has a way of painting that is both crisp and soft. Their use of color is truly beautiful. Does anyone know how to translate the post ?

Step by Step Mixed Media Art Demonstration

Step by Step Mixed Media Art Demonstration

Mola Art from the San Blas Islands of Panama

Mola Art from the San Blas Islands of Panama

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This site has ongoing art project for children. It explains about Mola Art and gives several examples.

Sketching in Mauritania: Sketches of Lisbon

Sketching in Mauritania: Sketches of Lisbon:  Only the tram is missing from the view from my Hotel Borges window and as someone said we were paying for location not even internet connec...

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Love the bold, bright colors, the strong black ink and the detail in this artists sketches.

C r e a t i v e W o n d e r: The storms are raging today . . . such power and y...

C r e a t i v e W o n d e r: The storms are raging today . . . such power and y...: link

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This is an unusual blog. Contemporary artists are encouraged to share their "storm" paintings. Many artists from all corners of the world have submitted their work.

Beginner 20 Minute Drill | Free Art Lessons

Beginner 20 Minute Drill | Free Art Lessons

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I would love to take a workshop from this fellow. He has a quirky sense of humor, but gives great advice.

Skill-Level | Free Art Lessons

Skill-Level | Free Art Lessons

Derwent Pencils | Hints & Tips - Drawing Projects - Watersoluble Media

Derwent Pencils | Hints & Tips - Drawing Projects - Watersoluble Media

Derwent Pencils | Literature - Leaflets - Watersoluble Media

Derwent Pencils | Literature - Leaflets - Watersoluble Media

Derwent Pencils | Hints & Tips

Derwent Pencils | Hints & Tips

Big Screen Project

Big Screen Project

KinderArt® Blog - Art Lessons and Lesson Plans for Kids (Toddler, Preschool, Elementary and Beyond): Leaves, Trees and Water Temperature

KinderArt® Blog - Art Lessons and Lesson Plans for Kids (Toddler, Preschool, Elementary and Beyond): Leaves, Trees and Water Temperature: Looking for a creative way for you and your students or children to spend an Autumn afternoon? Instead of raking those leaves, pick a f...

KinderArt - Free Art Lessons and Lesson Plans, Projects and Art Education Information for Toddlers, Elementary, Middle and Secondary School.

KinderArt - Free Art Lessons and Lesson Plans, Projects and Art Education Information for Toddlers, Elementary, Middle and Secondary School.

Terry's Ink and Watercolor: Snowball Trees

Terry's Ink and Watercolor: Snowball Trees: This early autumn scene shows what snow looks like when mounted atop trees that are loaded with leaves. This was a very early snow storm. I...

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This would be a fun project for children to try. Actually for adults too. Thanks for sharing your art Terry !

Vintage Ephemera: Children's book illustration, Little Red Ridinghoo...

Vintage Ephemera: Children's book illustration, Little Red Ridinghoo...: Children's book illustration, Little Red Ridinghood

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Arbutus Hunter at Vintage Ephemera is a lady who has put a lot of time and energy into finding and sharing vintage photos and images. She is also a talented crafter. Check out her websites and enjoy.

 

GEORGIA O'KEEFFE'S FLOWERS

Aesop's Fables - Victoria and Albert Museum

Aesop's Fables - Victoria and Albert Museum

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This is a fairly long article, but gives the history of Aesops Fable illustrated books. One of my favorite 1900s illustrators was Walter Crane. You can download a free copy of Aesops Fables illustrated by Walter Crane at archive.org. Archive.org also has many children's picture and story books you can download or read. This is one of my favorite websites.

Dee Lessard's Fine Art of Living!: Apples & Cream

Dee Lessard's Fine Art of Living!: Apples & Cream:  Apples & Cream 8x10  oil  by Dee Lessard I hope you are all having a great summer! I went to a workshop last week with a wonderful artist...

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I love this painting. Usually I prefer bright colors and a colorful background, but all the neutral colors and the spot of red has made an interesting composition.

Don't Know What To Draw? Draw Everthing!

Don't Know What To Draw? Draw Everthing!

Carol at Toad Hollow Studio gives excellent advice and instruction on drawing. Check out her website when you visit.

Artopotamus: Free Liquid Watercolors!

Artopotamus: Free Liquid Watercolors!: Don't you love free stuff? Of course you do! It's part of your teacher chromosome! ;) I thought I would share this technique because ...

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What a great idea. I have thrown away tons of dried up markers over the years. I'm going to try this one for sure. I might boil the water first and add a few drops of bleach to each batch. Thanks go out to the creative art teacher that came up with this idea.