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Collage Art
The collage art group is for anyone who likes to play with assembling a work of art using found or created materials. Anything goes in this diverse art form, magazine clippings, fabric, handmade paper, 3D materials, photographs, scrabble letters, plant materials, pebbles…you get the idea. Collage Art is the potpourri of genres.Show us what you are working on, share you tips and techniques, favorite tools, and favorite materials. Tell us about collage exhibits or contests, collage artists you…See More
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Sunrize in Carol Park - Bucharest Romania
- in progress - Oil on paper canvas - 28 x 38 cm - May 2012 - by George
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"Painters...you astound me. How is it...you can place paint too and fro and come up with such a FANTASTIC work of art? This is fantastic"
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The Monthly Theme for May is "Dark"!
Create a work of art in the medium of your choice, inspired by the concept of "dark" and upload it to the monthly theme thread: http://community.art-is-fun.com/forum/topics/monthly-theme-may
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by Joyce Findlay Added May 27, 2012 at 12:57pm
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Spring into Summer
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The Current
by Angela Swensen Added May 27, 2012 at 8:52am
Digital paintings
by Dave Higgins Added May 27, 2012 at 7:55am
Beths art
by Beth Hofmann-Davies Added May 25, 2012 at 5:25pm
May Paintings
by Sylvia Luscombe Added May 24, 2012 at 7:35pm
Mary Wolfe - Sampling
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Buddha
by Sheetal Ramkhelawan-Sujan Added May 23, 2012 at 5:41pm
Drawing/Sketches
by Miranda Bougie Added May 22, 2012 at 6:53pm
Watercolors
by Annie Ellis Added May 20, 2012 at 10:08pm
Summer 2012
by Angela Swensen Added May 20, 2012 at 10:12am
Wenzart.
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Pen and Ink Drawings
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Zentangle Inspired
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Forum
impasto with knife
Started by Becca Kelly in General Art Room. Last reply by Ev McTaggart 2 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I've been experimenting with using a palette knife, and am hitting a wall. Any comments, suggestions for resources, etc? I've used one for expressionist paintings, but I'm attempting a large floral, and just would welcome any thoughts,…Continue
Best paper for colored pencil art
Started by Thaneeya McArdle in Colored Pencil Questions & Tips. Last reply by Allen R. Palmer 12 hours ago. 9 Replies 2 Likes
What's your favorite paper for colored pencil art, and why?My favorite is Strathmore ArtAgain paper, which comes in a range of tints. I love the texture and the way it handles colored pencils - it can take many layers.If I want to draw on white…Continue
How much experience do you need to do an art exhibition
Started by Sheetal Ramkhelawan-Sujan in General Art Room. Last reply by Sheetal Ramkhelawan-Sujan yesterday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Dear All,I have been painting for three years now (as a hobby). I have had very little training in art, most of it was a 6 day abstract for beginners class and 6 day oil painting class. A lot of what I do has been self taught through books and you…Continue
Cold Winters Night
Started by Christina Mcclintock in Monthly Theme Forum yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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Monthly Theme - May 2012
Started by Sue Pownall in Monthly Theme Forum. Last reply by Suzanne Vadnais Monson on Friday. 64 Replies 3 Likes
Welcome to May's theme. Artwork and comments welcome from everyone!!!!May's theme is - DARKThe theme is open to all artists whatever your medium. Please post your finished artwork in this discussion thread. These should be new pieces completed this…Continue
India ink vs. Copic or Prismacolor Markers
Started by Dawn Herring in Pen & Ink Questions & Tips. Last reply by Dawn Herring on Thursday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm in the midst of deciding what direction I want to go with concerning medium choices. I've been using black ink with my quill pen for pen and ink images. I want to add color to my renderings. So I'm looking for something to use for that. I'm…Continue
Profile of the Week: Norman Peterson
Started by Meg Mackenzie in Portfolios of the Week. Last reply by Iveta Autratová on Thursday. 9 Replies 7 Likes
Welcome to Portfolio of the Week. We are delighted to present Norman Peterson, from Jacksonville, Florida, in the USA. Norman's paintings often have a narrative quality that is often very moving. Please visit Norman's gallery to see more of his…Continue
hi from england
Started by becky in Hanging Out in the Studio. Last reply by Thaneeya McArdle on Thursday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
just wanted to say Hi, I´m new to this site My name is becky and I do graphite drawing ,coloured pencil work and watercolour painting i`ve just started doing manga and having great fun with it You seem like nice friendly people, looking forward…Continue
Piggyback Art: Breathe new life into old paintings
Started by Thaneeya McArdle in Creativity Juice Box. Last reply by Raven Amadeo-Vittone on Wednesday. 8 Replies 4 Likes
If you're ever stuck and don't know what to paint, here's an idea: head over to your local thrift store and check out the paintings they have for sale. Most of the paintings will be old, bland, dusty, falling apart, kitsch, perhaps a bit ugly (or…Continue
Water Mixable Oil Paint Information
Started by Denise Mulligan in Oil Painting Questions & Tips. Last reply by Denise Mulligan May 21. 18 Replies 1 Like
Hey Everyone!Recently I've switched from using oil paint to water mixable oil paint. Also known as water soluble paint. I really have fallen in love with this medium. It is greener than regular oil paint and cleans up easily. I find it is a lot…Continue
Blog Posts
Time to start!
Posted by Sylvia Luscombe on May 25, 2012 at 9:08pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Where to Start
Posted by Angel Arnold on May 20, 2012 at 11:57am 1 Comment 0 Likes
A Scream
Posted by Hannah English Maden on May 20, 2012 at 11:08am 0 Comments 1 Like
I am so Happy!!!
Posted by Nava Wilk on May 18, 2012 at 5:05pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
Watercolor/ Acrylic drip portrait
Posted by Skylar Tucker on May 16, 2012 at 10:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I had given up but...
Posted by Hannah English Maden on May 16, 2012 at 4:44am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I finished my second Book-Mark Today!!!
Posted by Nava Wilk on May 15, 2012 at 9:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Thinking CAN BE your worst enemy!
Posted by Devora Baht Y'shua on May 14, 2012 at 1:24pm 7 Comments 4 Likes
My Very First Blog, EVER!!!
Posted by Nava Wilk on May 13, 2012 at 6:34pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Selling art
Posted by Lori Vough on May 11, 2012 at 9:55am 0 Comments 1 Like
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