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Abstract Art Flower Painting Lesson: How to Paint Abstract Flowers in Acrylics

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:55:24 GMT

Learn to paint abstract art flower paintings in acrylics! This free step-by-step art lesson shows you how to paint flowers in a colorful abstract style.

Folk Art Bird Coloring Pages: Funky Printable Bird Coloring Book for Adults & Teens

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:44:06 GMT

These bird coloring pages feature 16 detailed birds drawn in a funky folk art style, plus 4 blank bird outlines so you can create your own designs!

Art Projectors: An Easy Guide on How to Use an Art Projector to Enlarge Your Image

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:37:15 GMT

An art projector is a useful tool to enlarge your images. Learn how different types of projectors (LED, opaque & more) can be a powerful aid in your artmaking!

Submit Feedback for Thaneeya's Printable Coloring Pages: Upload Images and Write a Testimonial

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:24:37 GMT

Send your feedback on Thaneeya's Coloring Pages here! You can also upload images of your colored pages. Your feedback and images may be posted online as a testimonial.

Printable Coloring Pages: Fun Downloadable Coloring Books by Thaneeya McArdle

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:12:47 GMT

Printable coloring pages for adults and teens! These quirky complex coloring pages are filled with fun detailed designs for hours of coloring fun.

Sidewalk Chalk Drawings: 3D Pavement Art and Anamorphic Street Painting

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:44:37 GMT

Incredible 3D sidewalk chalk drawings bring a fun new twist to your everyday reality. Learn about interactive pavement art and the history of street painting!

Free Online Oil Painting Course

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:47:06 GMT

Our friends at the Paint Basket are offering a free 6-week art course, all about oil painting!

These live online classes are aimed at beginners, but experienced artists will also pick up many tips along the way.

You can watch Part 1 of the course here (all about colour mixing).

Join Part 2 of the free oil painting course live this coming week at Paint Basket TV.

The tutor for the course is Nolan Clark, one of New Zealand's most experienced art tutors, with over 10 years of teaching experience under his belt.

There will also be a Q&A session where you will be able to ask Nolan your questions.

There is no cost to watch so hop on over and enjoy this fun, free painting course!

Seeds for Growing and Flower 2

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:21:49 GMT

Seeds for Growing was created while I was thinking about living each moment rather than waiting for something to come to live for. These mandalas are

Free Online Oil Painting Course

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:56:34 GMT

Our friends at the Paint Basket are offering a free 6-week art course, all about oil painting!

These live online classes are aimed at beginners, but experienced artists will also pick up many tips along the way.

You can watch Part 1 of the course here (all about colour mixing).

Join Part 2 of the free oil painting course live this coming week at Paint Basket TV.

The tutor for the course is Nolan Clark, one of New Zealand's most experienced art tutors, with over 10 years of teaching experience under his belt.

There will also be a Q&A session where you will be able to ask Nolan your questions.

There is no cost to watch so hop on over and enjoy this fun, free painting course!

How to Draw Whimsical Faces: Tips for Drawing Whimsical Faces from Photographs

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:33:25 GMT

Learn how to draw whimsical faces by looking at a reference photo & letting your imagination run free! See examples & read tips on drawing whimsical faces.

The Ocean Art of Alan Minshull: A Gallery of Realistic Acrylic Nature Paintings

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 09:37:14 GMT

The ocean art of Alan Minshull embodies the immense beauty and power of the sea. View his art and find out how he creates his masterful nature paintings.

Learn to Draw Online: Step by Step Drawing Lessons by Dennis and Nolan Clark

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:54:05 GMT

Learn to draw anything you want with these detailed step by step drawing lessons. These pencil drawing lessons are excellent for total beginners!

Learn How to Draw Faces

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:59:50 GMT

If you want to learn how to draw faces, check out my in-depth review of Christopher Sia's Realistic Pencil Portrait Mastery Course. In his downloadable course, Christopher shows you how to draw realistic portraits in pencil, just like his drawing above.

Crayon Art by Kristina Nelson: Colorful Drawings Created Entirely With Crayons

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:08:45 GMT

See crayon art like you've never seen before! Crayon artist Kristina Nelson discusses her Crayola art and crayon techniques in this exclusive interview.

Join the Art Colony!

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:17:03 GMT

Join the Art Colony - the new interactive extension to Art-is-fun.com! The Art Colony is a place where you can upload your art, ask questions, share ideas, and get inspired by other artists! The Art Colony 100% FREE to join and always will be. Hope to see you there!

Quirky Realistic Drawings by Karen Hull: A Gallery of Cute Whimsical Art

Sat, 07 May 2011 13:38:13 GMT

Karen Hull's quirky realistic drawings feature adorable animals in whimsical poses. Check out this interview with Karen and see a gallery of her cute art!

Sugar Skull Coloring Pages: A Printable E-book of 21 Sugar Skull Designs to Color

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:50:04 GMT

These Sugar Skull Coloring Pages feature 21 unique sugar skulls for you to print & color! This printable coloring book is perfect for Day of the Dead.

Watercolor Painting Supplies: Everything You Need to Paint with Watercolors

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:47:24 GMT

Learn about the watercolor painting supplies you'll need to get started in watercolor painting! From paper to paints to brushes and more…

Mixed Media Tutorial: Learn how to Combine Colored Pencils and Watercolors

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:12:19 GMT

This fun mixed media tutorial offers techniques & tips for combining colored pencils & watercolors. Watch step by step how I create mixed media dog art!

Natural Mandala

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:39:59 GMT

I mentioned that I collected a book of mandalas. It is a booklet title: Round the World:) This also made it to the mandala. I think the

When to paint background washes in watercolors

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:35:25 GMT

Reader Question: Is it preferable to paint in background washes before or after painting the subject? What are the pros and cons? Hi Jo, Whether it's

How to varnish a giclee print that has been painted on with acrylics

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:23:04 GMT

Reader Question: Hi, I am going to have some giclee prints made of a painting, and then personalize the individual prints. I am experimenting with personalizing

April Mandala

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:17:07 GMT

I started a notebook, which collects the mandala. :) This is the first ... :) Only used the compass for this, that we can keep the circle. Drew ink, then

Mixed Media Artist Richard Tuvey: Post Impressionist Landscapes, Abstracts & Portraits

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 12:22:10 GMT

Mixed media artist Richard Tuvey creates experimental art using acrylics, oils, wax, oil pastels, inks & lots more. Check out his art & learn about his processes!

Mandala Reflections

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:04:25 GMT

I was inspired to try designing my own mandala after looking at the Art-is-fun website tutorial. I had this round piece of wood with the mirror in the

Spring Mandala

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:49:53 GMT

This mandala is a 18 × 24 cm, stretched canvas for drawing, and then painted. Free hand-made, using driver only circles. Just like the mandala's intuition,

How to Oil Paint: In-depth Oil Painting Instructions from Realist Painter Delmus Phelps

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:08:59 GMT

Learn how to oil paint with Delmus Phelps, popular for his realistic still life art. Check out his oil painting instructions & learn to paint in the Classical Realist style!

Modern Abstract Art: A Detailed Look into Several Types of Abstract Artwork

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:02:13 GMT

Discover a variety of modern abstract art! Find out the different techniques and processes used to create abstract artwork. Hello, inspiration!

Intuition Mandala

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:35:57 GMT

This mandala is a 30 × 40 cm, stretched canvas for drawing, and then painted. Free hand-made, using driver only circles. I am an interior

Varnish brush for varnishing large acrylic paintings

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:34:18 GMT

Reader Question: Hi, I am about to varnish a 36 x 48 painting. Is there a larger brush size you would recommend and if so, which brand or does that matter?

How to cover up pencil and charcoal marks

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:39:59 GMT

Reader Question: I used a combination of charcoal and pencil marks on a hard canvas board that I had coated with a couple coats of gesso. I want to use

Can Watco Clear Wood Finish be used on acrylic paint?

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 06:28:42 GMT

Reader Question: Can Watco Clear Wood Finish be used on acrylic paint? I want to varnish my acrylic paintings – one I did on canvas and the other on a

How to erase colored pencils

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:05:54 GMT

Reader Question: Do you have any tips for erasing colored pencils? I find them very hard to erase if I make a mistake. I am almost afraid of ruining

Can you mix professional colored pencils with normal ones?

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:59:17 GMT

Reader Question: Can you mix professional colored pencils with normal ones? I noticed on your site you said Prismacolors are the best, and luckily I have

Do I need to varnish pen and ink drawings and if so, how?

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:03:54 GMT

Reader Question: Do I need to varnish my pen and ink drawings? What should I use to do this? I want to protect them but I don't know how. Thanks. Hi

How to store pastel drawings

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:09:53 GMT

Reader Question: What is the best way to store pastel drawings? I have some smallish pastel drawings (or pastel paintings I guess you would call them,

Best art markers with fine tips and regular tips

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:30:43 GMT

Reader Question: I am looking for a variety of colors of markers that are probably two different sets: fine tips for small detail where colored pencil

Forum vs. Social Network Survey

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:42:46 GMT

It's time to make Art-is-fun.com more interactive, so I'd love to know: would you prefer to see a forum or a social network added to Art-is-fun.com? Let me know what you think!

How to Draw Faces: Realistic Pencil Portrait Mastery Home Study Course

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:41:00 GMT

Learning how to draw faces can seem like a challenge, but Christopher Sia's Realistic Pencil Portrait Mastery Course reveals the keys to realistic drawing.

Colorful Fine Art Paintings of Lindy Gruger Hanson: Gallery and Interview

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:45:51 GMT

The colorful fine art paintings by Lindy Gruger Hanson glow with color and joy. Check out her whimsical paintings and read about her creative process!

Best surface to use for large soft pastel painting?

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:07:53 GMT

Reader Question: What is the best surface to use for a large pastel? Can you recommend a type of paper or board for a large soft pastel 33 x 24? Does

Can you reliably use the same set of brushes for watercolors and acrylics?

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:49:06 GMT

Reader Question: Are brushes damaged by an alternation between acrylic and watercolor usage? Should I use only one set for one and one set for the other?

How to Draw a Cat: Learn How to Create a Unique Colorful Cat Drawing

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:37:34 GMT

Learn how to draw a cat in this fun drawing lesson! I'll show you how to create a whimsical, colorful cat drawing that reflects your creative spirit!

Best backing board for painting on paper at an easel

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:37:12 GMT

Reader Question: Hi, I'm about to start painting with acrylics. I've ordered a table easel and need a backing board for the paper. Would it be best to

How to prepare acrylic paint for dripping technique

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:17:54 GMT

Reader Question: How do I create the right consistency for dripping acrylic paint? Do I use an acrylic medium or just water? If you want to do a dripping

Is Derwent a good artist pencil?

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:40:05 GMT

Reader Question: I currently own a set of watercolour pencils (from the makers of Derwent) and rarely use it for watercolour but just for colouring in.

Dammar varnish on an acrylic painting?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:02:52 GMT

Reader Question: After you varnish an acrylic painting, and it has dried, can you use Dammar varnish on top? Hi Rena, I wouldn't recommend using a Dammar

Difficulties reproducing the same colour with acrylics

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:30:55 GMT

Reader Question: I just got started in acrylic painting. I just retired from years of work and began painting in canvas using acrylic. My problems are:

The Best Drawing Pens for Artists: Pens for Creating Pen and Ink Artwork

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:23:10 GMT

Learn about the best drawing pens for making pen and ink art. Find out the best brands of artist pens and where to get them!

Pen and Ink Artwork by Sue Pownall: Realistic Ink Drawings from Around the World

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:01:17 GMT

The detailed pen and ink artwork of Sue Pownall captures a compelling sense of place. View her realistic ink drawings and read about her artistic process.