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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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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

 

Plus, check out the thread to see how your fellow artists interpreted this theme!


Interested in swapping ATCs with other Art Colonists? 

 

ATCs are small works of art that are 2.5" x 3.5" - the size of an average playing card. You can create them in any media you choose.

 

Join Susanne and others in this fun swap! For details on how to participate, click here: http://community.art-is-fun.com/group/atcs/forum/topics/more-on-atc-swap-around-the-world-theme

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impasto with knife

Started by Becca Kelly in General Art Room. Last reply by Ev McTaggart 2 hours ago. 1 Reply

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

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

Tags: paper, pencil, colored

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

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

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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

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

Tags: May, theme, art

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

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

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

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

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

Tags: painting, over, sale, garage, thrift

Water Mixable Oil Paint Information

Started by Denise Mulligan in Oil Painting Questions & Tips. Last reply by Denise Mulligan May 21. 18 Replies

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

Where to Start

Posted by Angel Arnold on May 20, 2012 at 11:57am 1 Comment

A Scream

Posted by Hannah English Maden on May 20, 2012 at 11:08am 0 Comments

I am so Happy!!!

Posted by Nava Wilk on May 18, 2012 at 5:05pm 1 Comment

My Very First Blog, EVER!!!

Posted by Nava Wilk on May 13, 2012 at 6:34pm 1 Comment

Selling art

Posted by Lori Vough on May 11, 2012 at 9:55am 0 Comments

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