This weblog by Dinotopia creator James Gurney is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You’ll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums. Contact You can write me at:James GurneyPO Box 693Rhinebeck, […]
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Samanthe Rubell to Lead Pace Gallery amid Restructuring
Samanthe Rubell has been named the next president of Pace Gallery, Artnews reports. The change comes as the blue-chip gallery, which has nine outposts around the world, restructures for the second time in under a decade. Rubell was awarded the position by Pace CEO Marc Glimcher, son of gallery founder […]
“TEXTURES” of “The New Black Vanguard”: A Glimpse into the Intersection of Artists Musing on Black Hair | by Cleveland Museum of Art | CMA Thinker
By Dr. Tameka Ellington, Speaker, Author, and Cocurator of “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair” People of African descent have hair that is like no other race of people. It is the number one racial identifier, skin tone being the second. Afro or Black hair grows out of […]
How to draw glass in colored pencil – Veronica Winters Painting
In this post I’d like to explain the basics of drawing glass and other glass-like, transparent or reflective objects. At the end of this article you’ll find additional resources such as my online video course and drawing demonstrations that give you more drawing ideas on how to draw glass. Drawing […]
Outdoor Workout: The Best Places
If you know anything about Dubai, you already know that it has stunning outdoor workout places. Why work out indoors if you can work out outdoors on a stunning beach? Working out on the beach is a great way to take advantage of the amazing natural scenery while burning off […]
For Women Artists, Studio Visits Can Be Risky Business
The studio visit is a vital place of exchange between the private creative life of an artist and the wider commercial and institutional worlds of the market and museum. But when an element of the art world is both commonplace and essential to its functioning, it deserves to be scrutinized, […]
All About Burgher of Delft and his Daughter by Jan Steen
Title of Artwork: “Burgher of Delft and his Daughter” Artwork by Jan Steen Year Created 1655 Summary of Burgher of Delft and his Daughter The oil on canvas painting by Dutch artist Jan Steen, commonly titled A Mayor of Delft and his Daughter (1655), depicts the mayor of Delft and […]
Review of Jackson’s Curated Sets: Vegan Watercolour
Botanical painter and watercolour tutor Sandrine Maugy tests Jackson’s Curated Set for Vegan Watercolour. Sandrine Maugy Tests Jackson’s Curated Sets: Vegan Watercolour First I have to say that I was thrilled for Jackson’s to curate a vegan watercolour set. Finding information on art materials and whether or not they […]
What is the Most Inexpensive Way to Get Divorced
What is one of the most affordable means to apply for a divorce in Alabama? Objections to divorces are tiresome and expensive. If you are undergoing one, you can expect to be contesting several major concerns with your former partner, as well as the expenses can be considerable. In Alabama, […]
How to market your artwork for Christmas
Halloween has come and gone and leaves are falling from the trees. The holiday season approaches, and with it the biggest shopping and gift-giving time of year. Are you ready to deck the halls and market artwork for the holiday season? Small businesses typically bring in a hefty 20 percent […]