| jennifer alfredson | A professor in Lansing, MI, that has taught me the old masters' technique of glazing. This link is Jennifer's class she has created and teaches about comic art. |
| pam ingalls | Russian Impressionist painter from Vashon Island, WA, with whom I was fortunate enough to take a weekend course with. I learned a great deal about light and shadow - and how to squint! |
| laura junge | A painter of literally "fantastic" works that we discovered at an art fair in Ann Arbor, MI. |
| sarah leon | An art friend that I was lucky enough to have met here in Boston. A stunning artist. |
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| This interactive site has a lot of advice and ideas. | |
| portrait- artist | A portrait art tutorial that is really informational. |
| somerville open studios | Once-a-year open house throughout artist's residences and group studios throughout the city. |
| Another interactive site where you can ask fellow artists questions for any art media. I am more than slightly addicted to this site - ask my husband... | |
Chelsea - SoHo, New York, NY Description = contemporary fine art gallery established 1984. Art consulting services to private and corporate art collectors are provided. Locations in the SoHo and Chelsea art districts. Exhibiting painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Artist portfolios are reviewed. The sponsor of the Chelsea International Fine Art Competition. |
| cheap joe's | Just found it and haven't bought anything there yet - but it is fun to browse. |
| da vinci paints | One of my two favorites, these paints are so creamy! Like butter... |
| gamblin colors | Real nice paints here, too. Although you get more pigment, I prefer it to be buttery right out of the tube. Also, check out the hazard section to make sure your studio is safe. |
| I have found this store to be wonderful! The staff here in Cambridge are nice and know their stuff! It's also cool because the store is in the basement!!!! Great plrices of paints and canvases. | |
| shiva paints | My other favorite paint. Creamy and good pigment quality like Da Vinci. (Can't find a website for the company itself, though.) |
| studio products | Fun site to browse for demos and products. |
| utrecht | Great supplies here, too. |
"The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head" by William Maughan (Waston-Guptill, 2004) |
| --- This easy to read and understand book shows how to draw the head using the principles of "chiaroscuro" (Italian term meaning "light (chiaro) and dark (oscuro)"). |
| "The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques" by Ralph Mayer (Viking Penguins, 1991) |
| --- Any and all questions are answered here. It's a must for all artists. |
| "Drawing the Human Head" by Burne Hogarth (Watson-Guptill, 2002) |
| --- Use this book to get the head porportions right and understand all the angles of the head. |
| "Art Marketing 101" by Constance Smith (ArtNetwork, 2004) |
| --- Great book to understand what it will take to get your feet out there in the buisness world. |
| "The Artist's Magazine" |
| --- I'm a subscriber and have benifited greatly from reading these. Lots of useful "how-to" guides. |
| "Art News Magazine" |
| --- Tells you a lot about what's going on in the art world with people, galleries, and the like. |
| Helen Van Wyk books and videos |
| --- I recently learned of her work and I am hooked! Hers are the best instructional art videos and books I have come across. (Old episodes of Helen's are shown on PBS, too.) |
"Taking The Leap" by Cay Lang (Chronicle Books, 1998) |
| --- A must have for all artists. It's a book that you'll want to read over and over again!!! |
| "How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist" by Caroll Michels (Owl Books, 2001) |
| ---This is a very good reference book. Any questions one has about being an artist are answered here. |
| "Clown Paintings" by Diane Keaton (powderHouse Books) |
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