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What is FINE art?

Keith Bond, fine landscape painter at www.keithbond.com, has raised several interesting questions for artists in his recent post regarding “Fine Art v. Illustration.”   “Horseshoe Falls” by Rick J....

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It’s Just Paint and Canvas

“Perihelion” by Rick Delanty, 24×24What is the true “market value” of a painting? How does a potential collector know that a fair price is being offered? After all, the price can be negotiated… It’s...

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What can an artist do about it?

“The Third of May 1808″ by Francisco Goya, 1814Any American would have been shocked by it: the senseless murders of three spectators in the bombings fifty yards apart at the finish line of the Boston...

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The Hand of a Master: Portrait Demo by Mian Situ

Portrait Demo, by Mian Situ, June 2013Any artist knows that seeing a master-craftsman demonstrate his/her skills in person is one of the most effective ways to learn about techniques, strategies, and...

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Painting the Perfect Subject

Is there such a thing—the “perfect” subject to paint– on any given day? Like song-choice for a musician, the subject an artist chooses to paint carries his/her personality, abilities and message to the...

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Your Art is a Gift

“Fortress Cove” 40″x30″ This message is for “art-makers”. In our world today, no justification is needed for cultural activities, performances, museums, books, the enjoyment of children’s imaginative...

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Painting is like Swimming: It’s easy when done right

To float like a cloud, you have to go to the trouble of becoming one. -Robert Genn, Canadian painter Island Gold“I’m in the zone!” “This painting practically painted itself!” “I found the sweet spot in...

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