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100 Plein Air Artists Paint Cuba

Posted 17.06.2016

In February 2016, 100 Plein Air painters packed their brushes, paints and easels and travelled to Cuba for the trip of a lifetime. This was to be the largest group of artists to visit this country as a group in history.

The Fastest Art In The World – An Art Mission To The ISS

Posted 10.06.2016

By Symi Jackson

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Paintings by well-known American artists Richard Schmid and Nancy Guzik were successfully delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) on Dec 9th 2015 by the Cygnus spacecraft.

Master From The Past – Norman Rockwell

Posted 05.06.2016

By Linda Dobkin

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Norman Rockwell was one of the greatest Twentieth Century American oil painters and illustrators. Being an illustrator, he wasn’t considered a serious artist among his peers and the art world.

Face To Face – Prose, Composition, Tone and Colour

Posted 26.05.2016

By Michael Jules Lang

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I paint portraits and find the practice endlessly fascinating. I paint other genres but always come back to portraits. What is it about portraits? I have often wondered.

Our Featured Guest – From Castleford to Carasonne

Posted 19.05.2016

By Tony Merrick

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Tony Merrick was born in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England in 1948, the birthplace of sculptor and artist Henry Moore.

Brush Reviews, And Advice – The Rigger/Liner Brush

Posted 12.05.2016

By Kate Steenhauer

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Award winning artist, Kate Steenhauer discussses the importance of lines.

Drawing is at the root of Steenhauer’s work. Her style is quick with successive markmaking and intense and loosely-drawn lines amalgamating on the surface of each body of her work. As the fine detail aims to create character, gesture and movement, the overall design aims to evoke a harmonious atmosphere.

Blog, Blogging, Bloggers!

Posted 05.05.2016

By Symi Jackson

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You might be thinking, ‘What is a blog?’, ‘Why do I need to blog?’, ‘Who reads a blog?’ and so on. I’ve asked myself the same question a million times over, but the truth is it’s all about reinforcing your brand, and giving people who are interested more information.

Friends In Focus – We Talk To The Salmagundi Club

Posted 28.04.2016

By Symi Jackson

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I first stumbled upon the SC last January, two suitcases full of brushes in tow, and snow up to my knees. I was immediately made to feel so welcome; the Salmagundi Club is somewhere I will always make time to visit when I’m in New York.

We Talk To Painter Roger Jones

Posted 21.04.2016

By Symi Jackson

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Roger formerly directed wildlife films as a Senior Producer for the renowned BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, England for series such as The Natural World and Wildlife on One.

Fleetwood Smack, FD 27 By Roger Jones

Posted 11.04.2016

By Roger Jones

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You can get a clue as to the origin or present home port of a fishing boat by decoding its official registration number, usually painted somewhere visible on stern or bow. Taken from first and last letter, PE declares Penzance, FY Fowey and so on.