Oil

Barbara Kassel: Interiors and Exteriors

Kassel Yellow Shed, Maine oilIn the July/August 2008 issue of American Artist, we discussed Barbara Kassel'sAmerican Artist oil art gallery autobiographical interior paintings. In this online exclusive gallery, we juxtapose her interior and exterior paintings.

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Christopher Evans' Golden Landscapes

Evans Sunset Russian River, Fitch Mountain oilIn the July/August 2008 issue of American Artist, we discussed how California-based artistlandscape oil art gallery Christopher Evans creates idyllic landscapes that communicate an extraordinary reverence for nature. We offer more of his paintings, with accompanying details, in this online exclusive gallery.

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Michael McNamara Video Excerpt

New York Canvas: The Art of Michael McNamara Interaction Media View an excerpt from Martin Spinelli's documentary "New York Canvas: The Art of Michael McNamara". New York City artist McNamara is featured in the July/August 2008 issue of American Artist (3:51).
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Options for Oil Painters

McInerney Spring on the Towpath oil The vast array of materials and tools available to artists can make it difficult to determine which is best for rendering a certain subject. Even a traditional oil painter has a wealth of options and can choose from alkyds, water-soluble oils, and traditional oils. Each has its own benefits, which we outline here.

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Oil Critique: "Pears"

still life art critiqueThink carefully about the quality of the background in a still life painting.art critique

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Vines Exhibition at Knowlton Gallery

Dellinger An Afternoon Near Murphy's acrylicSeventeen regional and national fine artists have spent the past year painting in vineyards inart exhibition the Sierra Foothills and in the Lodi-Woodbridge region of California, creating work in pastel, oil, acrylic, and photography for this exhibition.

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Robert Bauer: Portraits

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Forum Gallery, in New York City, presents this exhibition of recent paintings and drawings of Robert Bauer’s closest relations and companions.

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Oil Critique: Landscape Composition

landscape composition art critiqueRemember to thoughtfully design your composition.art critique

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Gustave Courbet: The First Realist

Courbet The Desperate ManHeralded as a rebel of the Romantic movement, Gustave Courbet is today considered one of the first to propel Realism into the modern world.

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Portrait Commission Demo

Garth Herrick Portrait Demo: Background and Adjustments

Garth Herrick oil portrait

In the next installment of the demonstration, Herrick works on the background.

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In Focus

Self-Portrait Competition Extended Deadline: May 19

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Enter American Artist's Self-Portrait Competition, and win valuable prizes!

Extended entry deadline: May 19, 2008

If you are chosen, your artwork will also be reproduced in the print edition of American Artist, on the magazine’s website, and in one of the magazine’s e-newsletters.

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