oil painting pattern 4 Replies

I have a pattern that is written for oil paints. I'm ok with converting the colors just need a little advice from the experts on how to paint it in Traditions. Any ideas would be most appreciated. Continue

Started by Peggy Reed in General Art Interests. Last reply by Peggy Reed May 3.

Enters the Newbie! 4 Replies

Hello from beautiful Osoyoos, B.C. Canada,located in the South Okanagan!  My name is Lynda,  I am so excited and  happy to have stumbled upon this wonderful community of Artists! To tell the truth, I have never thought of myself as an Artist, so I…Continue

Started by Lynda Bates-Zimmer in Welcome New Members - Tell us about yourself!. Last reply by Lynda Bates-Zimmer Mar 16.

Manuevering through E-Mags 2 Replies

I purchased my first e mag a few days ago.  What a bargain for the content!! What a wealth! I want to get more, BUT I am having trouble getting around in the mag and yes I read the brief help box.  I cannot dowload the mag and I cannot print…Continue

Started by Cheryl (Cheri) Hite Brustin in General Art Interests. Last reply by Cheryl (Cheri) Hite Brustin Feb 13.

AAO E-Magazine Issue 1011 - Just Released 5 Replies

Hello Everyone,We at the AAO are very happy to annouce our newest e-magazine is finished and ready for viewing.  We all agree this issue is our favorite one yet, and yes we probably say that everytime....lol..  We have a new format for each magazine…Continue

Started by Sue Pruett in General Art Interests. Last reply by Sue Pruett Feb 4.

Selling on etsy and shipping it 2 Replies

I use to paint on canvas, then took some classes off of some wonderful painters who paint on furniture. I love painting on furniture too. But if you sell it how do you ship it. I really need some Ideas on the subject. Thanks, Diane

Started by Diane D. Hunsaker in General Art Interests. Last reply by Diane D. Hunsaker Nov 12, 2012.

comfortable seating in the art studio? 4 Replies

I've been painting for years and have had my own studio for the last few.....never gave much thought to my chair, but am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on comfortable seating.  Realized recently that I'm not as comfortable as I can be when…Continue

Tags: comfort, seating, chair, studio, art

Started by Mary Hebda in General Art Interests. Last reply by Neadeen Masters - Administrator Nov 12, 2012.

What do you struggle with most when you are painting? 16 Replies

 We all have days when it just doesn't come together...you know...you stand there staring at the canvas, brush handle in mouth wondering if you even know how to paint? What do you struggle with the most when you are painting? Here are a few…Continue

Started by Neadeen Masters - Administrator in General Art Interests. Last reply by Jean E. Bass Oct 26, 2012.

What have you done this HOT summer?? 2 Replies

Hi, Surprise I'm back!!Just wondering what everyone has done this summer. Any great seminars, did you finish one of your classes here.Great vacations?? Come on step up and share.!!As the old members here know I recently moved from Illinois to…Continue

Started by Nancy Lockner in Social Cafe - Keeping It Light & Having Fun. Last reply by Nola Jones Sep 17, 2012.