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Turner Prize 2008

Who would you like to see win this year's Turner Prize?

 Runa Islam for film installations.
 Mark Leckey for multi-media installation.
 Goshka Macuga for sculpture.
 Cathy Wilkes for sculptures and paintings.
 None of the above.
 

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[ I do mixed media and collage because I can easily express myself more than speak. My challenge is how I show my subconscious mind to everyone without moving or saying physically - it's all about...

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A change of direction - "Rockdog's" puppies!

I've managed to build up a minor following for my scenes of Rye and Hastings (Yes! I get followed home from the pub by gangs of kids throwing stones...). This year however I am embarking on a change...

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Last Post: 26 Aug 2008
A Fisher's Lines

I'm a Leicestershire based artist, having taken up painting as a full time career in 2000. Prior to this, I painted for many years as a hobby whilst holding down a full time job in research and...

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Last Post: 02 Nov 2008
A USA Painter who admires UK Watercolor

I am an artist living in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. My mediums are watercolor and oil. I feel have been influenced greatly by the art of John Yardley, Ron Ranson, Edward Seago, and Ed Wesson. ...

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A Wet Paint Journal

How to know when to stop. Paint & equipment. Selecting locations. How to let the landscape speak through your brush. How to find inspiration in unlikely places. Going out prepared. How to edit. How...

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Last Post: 11 Jul 2008
About Elaine Preece Stanley

The subjects of my paintings are mostly townscapes that remain romantic in every sense, sometimes extravagantly theatrical. I have a hunger for colour which is apparent in my paintings and is often...

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About time

Hello, I'm nearly 64 (no Beatles songs please) and have been painting for the last 11 years. I'm always having painters block but when I finish a piece of work, 'Another Masterpiece' is my cry. ...

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Last Post: 31 Aug 2008
After Children

I am a 38 year old mother of five school aged children. The significance of that is that I am only just getting into life outside the house after spending 14 years as a fulltime housewife and...

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Last Post: 29 Dec 2007
Ajagap

My name is Angie Phillip and my time is divided between Leeds and South Derbyshire - I paint in both places. I find this site a glorious opportunity to 'meet' other artists, to see what they're...

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Last Post: 08 Feb 2008
ALBENA's VIRTUAL WORLD

The parallel universe of the orthodox imagery seen through the prism of the present. My pictures present the mysticism of a people who has always known how to preserve himself during the centuries...

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Last Post: 26 Aug 2008
Almost too late

Hello! Thanks for stopping by to read my blog. Like most of us, painting and drawing have held a fascination for me since a small boy but even though I was fortunate to have some good instruction I...

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Last Post: 04 Nov 2008
Andy Walker's Blog

Learning to paint takes a lifetime! I've learnt most through teaching others and writing art courses, which have made me really study the subject. I started painting when I was very small, and...

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Last Post: 20 Aug 2008
Anns Attempt at Portraits

National Portrait Gallery...Here I Come!.....Well, give me a few years and I might stand half a chance! I gave up my job in microbiology about 4yrs ago and decided to start making veils , tiaras and...

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Last Post: 28 Aug 2008
art tutor

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Art on an island

Why call my blog Art on an island? Well, I do live on an island off the south coast of England and there is a thriving art community here. I have been painting in one form or another for most of my...

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Last Post: 12 Jul 2008
Artist musings

I'm an amateur artist, my day job is far harder work. I have been painting, drawing etc for the past three years, mostly watercolour, bit of pastel ,oils, acrylic and coloured pencils. Favourite art...

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Last Post: 09 Oct 2008
Arty Blog

I HAVE DECIDED TO BLOG AS OFTEN AS POSSI BLE, CAN'T PROMISE TO POST EVERY DAY BUT I UNDERSTAND IT CAN BE GOOD FUN. WATCH OUT FOR MY POSTS AND LEAVE COMMENTS. THEY MAKE THINGS MORE...

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Last Post: 09 Nov 2008
Aussie Artist

As a school student I failed art and had no ability at all??? However, all my life I have loved art and longed to be able to produce artworks. At the ripe age of 45 I started to learn a few folk art...

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Aussie Painter

Hi , Im new to this but am looking forward to blogging and I think forming to talk to people in england and elswhere in the world if possible . I really am a techno phobe. Well rigth now it is 4:00...

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Bernie's Blog

I have been painting seriously since retiring in 2000. I'm basically self taught, but have attended various courses and am a member of Dulwich Thursday Painters and Bromley Art Society. Have...

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Bottelho

Carlos Botelho or Bottelho Chaves, 1964 is a Portuguese painter and sculptor. He currently lives in Lisbon. He created the Monument to the Fireman. Born in Chaves , district of Vila Real -...

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Brush on Canvas

My name is Penny. I live and work in Yadkinville, North Carolina,USA. I love painting and drawing still lifes and landscapes. You can read all about me at my website www.pennyeverhart.com. I...

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Last Post: 01 Apr 2008
Brush Stroks

old paintings are interesting. they are soft without any sign of brush strokes. how could they paint like that?

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Cape Ann Painter

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choices(lack of)

Why is it that art shops only seem to stock W&N and Daler Rowney watercolour products, where are Sennelier and Schminke etc. Don't get me wrong i like W&N and prefer to buy British but is this a...

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Collage d'art de JIN

http://www.flickr.com/photos/munch_74

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comming soon

comming soon

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COMPUTER ART IS ART

Roger Blackwell's computer-generated painting is as much art as if he had wielded a paintbrush and slapped pigment on paper or canvas. I deliberately go out with my digital camera to take pictures...

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Country girl

Hi this is a first for me so here goes. I was born on the Isle of Wight, left in the early sixties to travel with my husband going to live in Germany, Holland and Norway; my husband's work also...

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Cristina Cortez

Hello, let me introduce myself. I am a portuguese painter and visual art´s teacher. I have a Degree in Painting, at the the Arca-Etac in Coimbra, while teach at the Basic School Martim Freitas, in...

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Dalene's Art

Hi. I'm an editor and artist and part-time jack of all trades. I think in all of my years on planet earth, I've been doing everything and anything to keep busy and the only thing consistent about...

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Daubings

I cover paper, sometimes it's a painting and some times it isn't! I have come to painting seriously rather late in life, and to help I took a successful 2 year life-drawing course at Derby's...

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Last Post: 05 Oct 2007
daves den

I AM 67 yr old lincolnshire yellowbelly and only took up painting watercolours after i retired at the age of 63 in order to look after my wife who had suffered a brain aneurysm. A friend introduced...

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David Bishop and the artist in me

Name. David Bishop Age. 56 Home. Norfolk As a young boy I always loved to draw but sadley lost confidence as, there always seamed so many other people in my school art class better then me....

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David Judds Blog

Although a few weeks away there is still much to do in organising the next Exhibition of Rugby & District Art Society. This is our third exhibition this year and is to be held at Floor One Rugby Art...

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DHM Originals

I am a largely figurative painter living and working in the south-east. Like many painters I started as a landscape painter but my love now is painting portraits and the human form in oil and...

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Diary of a fine art student

I'm in the middle of a part-time Fine Art degree course. I hope to keep you posted on what I'm up to throughout the next couple of years, in between assignments and assessments!

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Last Post: 30 Oct 2008
Diletante painter

Hello, I'm Daffni. I'm English but have lived here in Wales since 1985. I have always painted from childhood but languages have been my main passion and also my bread and butter. I paint mainly in...

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Encaustic Wax Art

Hello my name is Carol (or Cazzy or Caz) I work with encaustic waxes on canvas, mdf, watercolour paper as well as the usual encaustic art card. I have also used glass, wood and mirrors as a support...

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Last Post: 11 Apr 2008
Falmouth Art Society Annual Exhibition

Hi there, I am a member of Falmouth Art Society and we have our Annual Exhibition this month at the Methodist Church on The Moor in Falmouth. Hopefully you can visit us between Wednesday 19th...

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Fearless

Hi there, I have been interested in watercolours for about 8 years, although as a youth, I used oil paints. I managed to sell a couple back then. But, for quite a while I just dabbled with it. I...

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Framing has changed my life

Hello to everyone out there, I am new to this but wanted to share something that has happened to me lately with you. Don't worry its not bad, its just one of those things that I always wanted to...

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From sketchbooks to published title!

Many active artists keep a sketchbook. They usually gather dust under other 'might be useful' items on the studio floor! Last year I gathered eight volumes together, scanned and enhanced some 500...

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Gallery in the Summer ended

Since living in our motorhome for two years, while renting out the house, we arrived back November 2006. We had our second summer season in our gallery, on the Isle of Lewis. It has been very...

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Gardening and Painting

I'm self-taught artist, my talent just emerged. I like to paint any subjects but never been satisfied with my works. Last year I started to love gardening, then enjoy more painting flowers and...

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Georgi Stoychev - Blog

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Last Post: 04 Nov 2008
Golden oldies

Just realising what an influence art has had on my life... Children today have so much to hand, bright colours, choice of art supports, brushes, equipment...I wonder if this often leaves nothing for...

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Grandfather

I am a 61 year old Vietnam Veteran, who has been interested in art all my life. I have a AS Degree in Fine Art, have done wood work, oil and some drawings. I am married, three children, and 6...

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hand painted oil paintings

The canvas develops into the 17th century, have obvious changes from skill and technique to skill, having produced great Spanish painter's committee Lars to prop up expensively in this period, he...

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Have a Look

I have always loved art but uninspiring teachers at secondary school and a rebellious attitude meant I never took it seriously. I eventually stumbled upon painting by accident three years ago and...

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Hello all

Hello all, I was very pleased to find this web site, there are so many sites, finding one that feels comfortable is nice. I hope to learn lots of new things here. I've painted all my life but have...

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Hello everyone

Hi all, Here is a brief description of myself and experience... Born in Pwllehli Wales in 1965. I started enjoying art as young as 9 years. I am completely a self taught artist and...

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Last Post: 12 Oct 2008
help im new

43 year old just starting out needing all the help i can get......

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Help!

I've staggered accross painters online website as i've been trying to find out who Donald Brian Smith is or was. I have inherited a watercolour of Wells cathedral painted in (i think) 1965. I...

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House signboards

Another article I have made and decorated is a padded box seat. Painting method is the same with the added use of masking tape to make the borders. I am no real expert when it comes to carpentry...

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Last Post: 31 Oct 2008
HOW TO PAINT TREES AND REEDS

Hello iam new I have started doing painting by watercolour. I am having a lot of difficulty doing trees when there is a mass of them especially when there is a house or cottage with trees round...

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I'm in contest, please vote for me.

Hi all, I've put a painting (http://www.premioceleste.it/indi/_pics/2008_andreuccetti_2651_3456_3626702972_t.jpg) on contest and I need your help to increase my rank. The contest is PremioCeleste...

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In Praise of Folly

I am an artist and a student and over 50. I live in Aotearoa/New Zealand and try to preserve some sense of humour. This blog is an opportunity for me to express my views on art and art education. Of...

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In Praise of Folly

I am an artist and a student and over 50. I live in Aotearoa/New Zealand and try to preserve some sense of humour. This blog is an opportunity for me to express my views on art and art education. Of...

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Incoming!

Just moved to the West Highlands of Scotland and, as well as learning about the local life, I am relising what a wealth of subject matter there is iin the landscape of sea and mountains that surround...

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inspiration

Hi im a part time artist. One day planning on becoming full time. I work manly with acrylics. I love the bright colours!!! I cant paint with water colours. I find them to delicate. I like to sploge...

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Last Post: 19 Sep 2008
Insurance cover required

I have my own exhibition coming up soon and need to insure my artworks against theft, vandalism and damage and also arrange public liability cover. I've had a look at what SSA offer, and whilst the...

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Jaci Loves Painting

I'm a newbie - well, an oldie newbie. I cannot claim any talent for drawing, sketching or painting - but I do so love daubing colour on paper. I admire those with talent and try to emulate...

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Last Post: 05 Mar 2008
jack of all media, master of none!

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Last Post: 12 Oct 2008
JC

Hi. I'm new to this site and must say I have found it to be brilliant. Its great being able to see other peoples work and be able to tell them how you feel about it. I've had a few good comments back...

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Jean

Hi, I live in Frankston,Melbourne Oz. Near the bay and among the tea tree. Inspirations are all around me with the town and the beach , vistas from the top of Olivers Hill. I am enjoying using...

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Jo-Anne Clarke

Hello everyone My name is Jo-Anne Clarke, and I am an artist living in the North of England. I currently work from my home studio, otherwise known as the kitchen! I have rigged a wall easel and...

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Last Post: 13 Aug 2008
jorjetaf

an artist from thessaloniki

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June's studio

Hi, I am new to this site. I found it via a reference in a book by Hazel Soan. I am looking forward to seeing what's on here and meeting new artist friends. I like painting and writing poetry. ...

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kaleidoscope

this is Tejas Soni from India..m a freelance sculptor and a painter ...i m a self taught artist .in this field since 1990.i m starting today i mean tonight to write about wat i feel about the...

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Kentish Landscapes

I am a Fine Art Dealer in Mid Kent who four years ago decided to learn how to use watercolour. I am inspired by JMW Turner and HB Brabazon who both spent their entire lives practising their art....

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Ketki

Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see the beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead.

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La Dolce Vita

I am 56 years of age. I retired from nursing at the end of 2004 and then attended Art School for 3 years. This year I had to arrange a solo exhibition which opened on the 16th November 2007 and...

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Last Post: 23 May 2008
Late starter

I am 59 and started painting in 2000. I was useless at art at school, but always wanted to be able to draw and paint. One day I plucked up courage to enquire in an art shop that did beginners water...

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Last Post: 13 Nov 2008
Learning new techniques

Hi folks I cannot say I'm an artist I started painting, 3 years ago, when I was going through a very bad moment in my married life...I was slowly getting depressed when after 4 months, I decided to...

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learnmore

hi my name is Garry Smith and i live in Middlesbrough in the north of England and i beleive one one of the most senic and diverse parts of the country. i have only been painting for a few years so...

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Library's Illustrator

Well, this is it! The first time the talkative one starts filing a bit of cyberspace with her blabbing, <giggles> ^o^. I guess it's good for talking when there is no one to talk to but myself - or to...

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Last Post: 12 Oct 2008
Longing to learn

I am 70 years old. live in Zimbabwe where we can buy nothing at all. I have longed to paint all my life. Never had an art lesson as I was a child migrant sent here from the U.K. I am at last going...

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Loosen up your watercolours

I have recently bought Judi Whitton's book 'Loosen up your Watercolours' and have made my first attempts to follow her techniques. I wonder if anyone else has done the same. My attempts seem to...

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Lynda Swift

I paint all kinds of subjects (see gallery), mainly in water colour, but I'm branching out into acrylics and pastel as well. I really love teddy bears and design and produce loads of cards every...

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Mad painter living in Spain

Hi, this is my first ever blog, hope you like it. Tell me if you think I could improve it. I have been painting since 1983 and had many exhibitions in Hampshire and was lucky enough to sell quite a...

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Marine Painting

Hi world! Anyone interested in marinr painting ? Is this a "blog" ? whole new world. ! Colin.

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Last Post: 30 Dec 2007
ME

I have been painting and drawing since i was 9 . winning competitions spurred me on to do portraits for people at an early age . having 5 children i missed a few years and then got back into it. i...

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Monty

Hi, I'm retired, have lots of time but like most wish I could get myself motivated. I love painting w/c but often find lots of excuses as to why I should do something else instead. I live in a...

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Mothballed

Hi all you art lovers, I'd like to share with you my frustrations in my lack of participation with our common interest of creating works of art. I hope that in putting down in writing my thoughts...

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Last Post: 24 Sep 2008
M's page

I am retired and have been painting for about 3 years. I live in Dorset where there is so much inspirational scenery for the artist

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Last Post: 15 Jan 2008
Multimedia work

Hi. I live in the U.S. I am retired and started art work about three years ago. I love combining media. I have worked in watercolor, acrylic, printmaking, and collage. I would love to hear from...

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My "art" blog

I am very much an amatuer painter/drawer but I try to do a little each day and would be pleased to get a little feedback as long as it's not too strict, I am after all very much a "hobby" artist!

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Last Post: 28 Sep 2007
My Art since moving to the Isle of Wight

I returned to art after 35 years in electronics engineering by painting the faces of friends from old dinner party photographs! Someone had said that portrature was the most difficult subject to try....

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My first blog

I started painting seriously again about a year ago. I live in France and have done so for the last 5 years, so there is lots of inspiration. I took art at school, but apart from that have had no...

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My Journey Back to Life Through Art

Look at the image and realistically put yourself in the shoes of the boy sitting in the wheelchair. Image being hit so hard that your heart is instantly ripped across your chest, bones shattering...

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MY JOURNEY WITH ART

Art has been my driving force for 10 yrs. or more.It helped to give me feel good.I waited impatiently for the months mags,the latest materials,any pictures that inspired me.(there was so many).There...

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Last Post: 11 Oct 2008
MY JOURNEY WITH ART

Art has been my driving force for 10 yrs. or more.It helped to give me feel good.I waited impatiently for the months mags,the latest materials,any pictures that inspired me.(there was so many).There...

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MY JOURNEY WITH ART

Art has been my driving force for 10 yrs. or more.It helped to give me feel good.I waited impatiently for the months mags,the latest materials,any pictures that inspired me.(there was so many).There...

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MY LIFE WITH ART

A life time with Art

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Last Post: 12 Nov 2008
MY PAINTING ETC.

I have no experience of blogs, but here goes, and what a 'tagline' is is a mystery to me, no doubt I will learn. Having painted all my life and added to my skills as a registered architect, working...

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My Representational Watercolors

Beauty is everywhere! And it’s my goal, as an artist, is to find that beauty and to share these wonderful sights and feelings it with others. There is a hugh difference between pretty and beautiful...

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Naj Art

Nicola Antonia Johnson Nicola (also known as "Naj") is a self-representing artist based in Norfolk. Her work has sold to private individuals as far afield as Australia and the US, in addition to...

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Last Post: 15 Dec 2007
neseikbalsen

ottoman art

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new adventure

I'm Pat, I live in a pretty part of Gloucestershire. I'm a printer, and a pastelist primarily, but in fact, I enjoy using most mediums and I've been fortunate enough to exhibit at the Mall galleries...

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nu 2 blogging!

Hi!Here I am! From a dreamer to being passionate about art and then to blogging here finally....Don't know what a tagline is??????.I am 56 years old in an empty nest!Still struggling to pursue my...

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Last Post: 16 Jun 2008
OCA or not to OCA?

Hi everyone. I have been painting for 8 years and mostly work in watercolours and acrylic. I have attended many un -accredited art courses but feel like I need a new challenge. I am considering...

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Oil painting by numbers

A new member and may have missed earlier comments, but what do other amateur artists really think about the daubings, expensive daubings, of Jack Vettriano. Mechanical reproductions of photographs,...

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Over the Hill

My name is Dave Soutar, I have recently retired. I want to use my free!! time to develop an interest in the world around me by drawing and painting. I have just started going to an art class, to...

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Painters-Online Team

We're the team behind Painters-Online. We also publish three practical art magazines from our offices in a 17th century house in the middle of the bustling Kentish town of Tenterden. We're small, but...

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Last Post: 12 Nov 2008
Painting alone hs its problems!

Hi Never experienced 'blogs' before! I have been studying art with OCA (on and off) for about 6+ years. I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge but at the moment I am going through a dry patch due...

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Painting as a hobby

Hi, I'm Mario, I shall be 45 soon and I come from Malta. My profession is in IT education and I use painting to get away from it all. I would like to invite you to view my selection of works and...

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Painting clouds

I would a beginner painter and I am looking for some information doing clouds in aclyrics. Can anyone out there up me. Thanks.

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PAINTING HOLIDAYS 2008 now booking!

Hi I am a friendly and experienced artist tutor, I run painting holidays each year. Beginners and improvers equally welcome and non painting partners at reduced rates too. I have run holidays for...

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Last Post: 20 Mar 2008
Painting in Bavaria

Hi, here's a bit about myself: I started painting way back in 1997 as a recreational activity. In the meantime I'm really hooked and try out different mediums: my favourites are water colour and...

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Last Post: 04 Oct 2008
Painting round the World

Margaret is one of the UK's top professional teaching artists and travels worldwide running workshops and demonstrations for art groups and Painting Holidays. Her base is at Shinafoot Studios in...

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Painting rural scenes and people

I live in Geneva , Switzerland for many years, but I was born in India. I have always enjoyed painting. I have done one painting of each place I have travelled to keep as a souvenir.I love travelling...

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Painting with Penny

Cold dull days, brighten up your day with painting. Use all types of paint or pencils and draw a circle, make shapes within the circle and colour in wonderful patterns, caution - it is very...

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Last Post: 23 Apr 2008
Patricia on Wight

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Last Post: 16 Nov 2008
Patsy in Perth Western Australis

Hi, like Patricia I am new to blogging so here goes.I am an expat from the Wirral and I have lives in oz since 1971.I have recently taken up the brushes again after 21 years having given up studying ...

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pen & wash drawings

I have read several articles on 'pen & colour wash' but the writers have not said whether they initially use pencil before inking in. I would have thought this was necessary otherwise you cannot...

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peterwoodarts.com

I invite you to visit my website at peterwoodarts.com and be able to see previews of my painting, drawing, pottery, woodcarving videos for all abilities on youtube. Plus my own gallery of paintings,...

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Photographs

Does anyone have any tips of taking photos of my paintings? I use a white board and daylight but as I don't have a tripod it's very difficult!

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pictures

I'm an art student taking BA in fine arts, I'm taking a year off to concentrate on water colours.

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Last Post: 09 Mar 2008
PK

A Blog? This is a first for me. Bravery to start a blog and in an art world too. The photo? Me on Santorini July '07...all my shirts are this colourful... I'm now into my second year of...

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Last Post: 12 Nov 2008
Plein Air Hawaii

Aloha. Plein air painting & Plein air artist Art Kauai Hawaii Plein Air Art by Pierre...

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Random Ramblings

Well here's my introductory note for the blog. I took early retirement from the Civil Service and now I spend my time going out with my girlfriend, socialising with friends, reading, painting and...

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Last Post: 14 Oct 2008
Ranjan Priyal The Artist

There wasn't a single day that the Principal did not receive any complaints regarding Priyal. However, he turned out to be clever not just at his studies but also at artistic work and was soon...

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red yellow blue

Hello! I love painting in watercolour. The touch of a loaded brush on a pristine paper makes me ecstatic! I love to play with tones and shades of different colours and wait for exciting results. I...

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Last Post: 30 Apr 2008
Red, Yellow, Blue

I am an amateur painter, entirely self-taught. But I can mange to make some good paintings!! I would like to showcase my paintings and receive some comments.

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Richard F - a brief history

About 12 years ago, having a "T" break whilest decorating, watched a 30 min painting "class" on Channel 4 and thought "hhmmm that looks simple enough". Oh no it wasn`t, so got art books from the...

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Last Post: 11 Nov 2008
Rosalind Kelly-Vernon BA(Hons)

I am a Welsh artist living in Llanmartin near the new severn bridge and have taught fine and decorative art for the last 15 years. I have had numerous pieces of my work publisIhed in American and...

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Last Post: 30 Mar 2008
Roy Johansen

www.roylart.co.uk Roy also takes commissions and some of his own work is shown in the gallery

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Russell Phillips, South Island, Aotearoa

I live in the South Island of Aotearoa (New Zealand) and have been painting for the past 15 years. Following in the footsteps of my late father I work in pastels I have over the years attempted ...

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Saltman

Hi there. This is my first attempt,ever,to participate in a blog,so if it seems a bit amateurish please bear with me. A bit about me first. I am male ( I'm reasonably sure about that) aged...

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Sam's Art

Having loved art at the age of dot I thought I would start to do something about it now. I live in Cornwall and have 2 kids under 5...not much time to mself. There is loads of Art here so finding...

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Last Post: 27 Feb 2008
Sand & Sun

working in the Middle East. I Enjoy travel and painting watercolours and portraits.

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scarey learning curve!

I'm a semi self taught artist... if you counted A level in 1986, and 2 yrs ago I gave up nursing to do what I really wanted to do ... PAINT!! I grabbed an opportunity to have a working studio on the...

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self portrait

a couple of weeks ago i attempted to paint a portriat of a friend from a photo, i was not very happy with the results. i had posted it on my website and have had lots of good feedback. a friend of...

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Sennelier watercolours

I was given some Sennelier watercolours for Christmas and I have been reading Becky's articles in Leisure Painter with interest and have been experimenting. I wasn't happy with the first picture I...

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shep

hi i am Helen /otherwise known as shep in the gallery section. i am knew to this blogging.just started painting and drawing again last year march since school. live in cumbria .and am looking to go...

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Sketches on the tube/train

This is all about sketching on the transport system, loving it and being addicted to it. It genrates the eye-hand co-ordination, which is so important to representational artists. Just observing and...

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Last Post: 28 Oct 2008
Smart Art

I love Painting and paint in all different media, but find watercolour the most difficult. I especially enjoy landscape, either semiabstract or symplistic, either in situ or from imagination. I am...

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Starting Abstracts DVD

I have produced a DVD on Starting Abstracts. When I am teaching or demonstrating to Art groups, many people often ask me, "How do you start Abstract Art"? In my DVD I show you some of my students...

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Starting Abstracts DVD

I have produced a DVD on Starting Abstracts. When I am teaching or demonstrating to Art groups, many people often ask me, "How do you start Abstract Art"? In my DVD I show you some of my students...

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Last Post: 22 Nov 2007
Starting afresh - again !

Hi ! I'm a septuagenarian painter who just can't stop ! Having started painting in oils in the 1960's, a move to a smaller home in the '80s meant a change of medium to watercolours. I found them...

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Steve's Wildlife Art

My idea of paradise is sitting on a windswept beach, miles from anywhere, sketching the birds and mammals that inhabit or pass over coastal regions. I'm such a sea fanatic that I learnt to dive - I...

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Still in Awe of The Masters

Do other "artists" still feel like intruders when they view their "modest" offerings hanging on Gallery walls alongside "established" Artists, or am I alone in this feeling of awe!

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Stormin Norman.

I tried watercolours but can't get to grips with them, but LOVE oils, especially seascapes. Now 69 and been painting for about 2 years and getting better with each painting.

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Stu-Art

I'm an amature artist who like to dabble in variuose mediums and enjoy the thrill of the next challenge.

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Suffolk Scratchings

On entering my 43rd year I felt that I was entitled to have a mid life crisis, after all I've worked constantly since the age of 15, have a wonderful husband who tolerates most things I present him...

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surgeon of art and artist of surgery

Mohamed Bata is a painter and surgeon (MD in general sugrery ) 2 of his paintings in egyptian museum of modern fine arts lives in Cairo Egypt

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Last Post: 06 Sep 2008
Sutton Coldfield Soc. of Artists

What lovely weather we have been having this summer - for gardeners. Not so good for the societies painters, though, as we arrange outdoors painting days each Wednesday during the months of July...

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Swindon Artists Forum

Do you live within 20 miles of Swindon Town Centre? If so, let me tell you about Swindon Artists Forum. We are a group of artists, both amateur and professional, who voluntarily run a unit in the...

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Tessie strikes again

Hi, I am finally retired, one from business and two from bringing up 5 children. the grandchildren are appearing at a rate of knots. I returned to painting in 1997 and have gone from strength to...

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Thank you

I have just started painting and want to thank you for all the advice I have found here.

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The Artist in the Wheelchair

My name is Brian Boyle, and I am an artist. I grew up around art and have always wanted to be an artist. I started out wanting to be a cartoonist and I would try to recreate my own cartoon strips,...

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THE ARUNDEL GALLERY TRAIL 2008

The Arundel Gallery Trail 2008 When: August 23 - 31 Opening times: Sat & Sun 12.00- 5.30 pm, Mon to Fri 2.00 - 5.30 pm The Arundel Gallery Trail is one of the longest running open house art...

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The Blog of a nobody

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Last Post: 27 Mar 2008
The Changing Seasons

As winter approaches we may feel a little constrained by the darker days ahead, but with a little thought and a modicum of forward planning we can turn this time to our advantage. Opportunities to...

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The dreaded block again!

Again,I seem to be in a state of lost enthusiasm,I had this problem a month ago,then I painted all week with gusto. This problem seems to come and go when ever it wants,I cannot put my finger on...

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The Faraway Palette

This is my first attempt at blogging...so bare with me. So introductions are needed. I am Anni. I've drawn, painted and made things all of her life in one way or another… always seeing images...

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Last Post: 15 Sep 2008
The Picturemakers

Now open: The Picturemakers' First Exhibition 'Cynefin' King Street Gallery, Carmarthen 3—31 September 2007 Gallery open Tuesday—Saturday, 10 am—5 pm. (Closed Sunday & Monday.) About us The...

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TonyP

Hi I have been painting for quite a few years now and have finally decided to try and get serious. I paint landscapes (particulalry Norfolk) but also like figures. My inspiration for figurative...

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vangard

I am a keen artist and never really happy with my work. Although others says its interesting. I live in the south of England and have recently given up a very demanding job to look afresh at life.

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Very happy with my Lot!

Just to introduce myself a little bit! More or less a self taught artist, I especially enjoy pastels. My preference is for animal and bird portraits, but enjoy doing landscapes - LARGE size. Had an...

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voicing

I thought it might be a good idea to try my hand at watercolour and to this end went to learn how to draw.I was well out of my depth but persevered and sort o f got the gist of it.Just as with this...

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Watercolour Journey

Hi - My name is Thea and I am addicted to watercolour painting. I started about a year ago and cannot imagine life without painting now! I have built a small studio in my garden so that I can paint...

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Last Post: 18 Nov 2008
Weymouth Scene

I am promoting a painting for my uncle which I think might be of interest to people of the southwest coast. I have listed a blog which is as follows : - Weymouth Scene for Sale I am a...

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When I pluck up the courage!

This is my first ever 'blog'. Im 26 and art has been my fulltime hobby (Weekends and evenings) for just over a year. I am currently moving house at the moment and finding it very frustrating that all...

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Why didn't I do it earlier?

I remember vividly having scarlet fever as a child and being confined to one room of the house. I wasn't allowed any of my usual toys as the house would have to be fumigated after I was better. I...

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Last Post: 06 Sep 2008
Wonderful watercolour

Want to learn how to use watercolours in a relaxed and friendly attmosphere? Then look no further and take lessons with Rita; an experienced watercolourist and teacher who will take you through a...

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working out doors

i would like to start an out door painting group to meet say once a month around the Eastbourne area. I have tried to work on my own but feel with others around you get more motivation,Maybe there is...

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Diversifying into other artistic areas?!

Last week, a frantic daughter collared me and announced that my eldest grandson, Oscar aged 8, needed a costume for his school play and not only that, he needed it in 3 days! Oh - I can help you...

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We went to see Queen at the O2 on Friday, but left halfway through. It may have been because we were tired, but it certainly came nowhere near as atmospheric as the concert at Milton Keynes with...

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It only seems like yesterday that we were getting ready for the Art Materials Live show at the NEC in Birmingham, but here we are again, van packed with magazines and the editor! This year we'll be...

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On the Forum one of our member is rightly very exicted to have sold her first painting. I am asked very often by artists what make people buy a painting. My answer is from my own experience. -...

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