Category: Features


Decorative Arts – the Innovations of a Progressive Artist Named Rufus Porter
0Rufus Porter (1792-1884) is a significant and innovative New England artist who lived during the late nineteenth century. Born in Massachusetts and one of six children, his family ...
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Pure Grace
1The realism technique is used for this painting, which creates harmony using complementary colors. There are two ways to paint this piece. The first is using oils in the ...
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Old Is New!
0Use faux techniques to give this reproduction antique storage bin a fresh, contemporary look! Embossed Copper Mercantile Box Materials • Delta and Company Folk Art Tin Old ...
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Packing for a Painting Adventure!
0Although it has been over ten years since I attended my very first painting convention, I will always remember the feeling of anxiety that overcame me as I struggled to select ...
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Pastel Trunk
0This whitewashed truck, with its soft floral design, will beautifully enhance your bedroom decor as well as provide for extra storage space. Materials Palette Aleene's ...
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The ‘Blended Pansy
0When I blend a multi-petal flower like a pansy or a poppy, I number the petals before I begin to paint. I paint the petal that is farthest to the back first, and then build ...
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