Monday in Video Tutorials - In tomorrow’s video clip, Mark Mehaffey will be demonstrating how he uses a mouth atomizer (along with some extensive masking) to create gorgeous floral paintings.
Tuesday in General Art Advice - Padraig McCaul has a fairly low-key process for planning the year ahead, fitting in art shows, festivals, workshops, and more. If 2011 is already stressing you out, drop in on Tuesday and learn a simple way to get things under control.
Wednesday in Featured Artists - Ian Stuart Campbell is an architectural artist and designer who creates wonderful, intricate sketches of buildings, skylines, and cities. I highly recommend coming by on Wednesday to see some of his work.
Thursday in Artist Interviews - Alyice Edrich and Shana James will discuss the difficulties (and joys) of finding good gallery representation, as well as what it takes to put on a successful exhibit of your own, if that’s what’s required.
Friday in General Art Advice - Susan Holland will be sharing some helpful, albeit occasionally humorous advice for any plein air painters who’d rather NOT have people hanging over their shoulder while they paint. :)
Last week’s articles on EmptyEasel:
How to Boost your Creativity with the “What If?” Factor
Anton Pavlenko: Painting to New Heights
An Interview With Sandy Webster
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