Author: Anita Louise Hummel
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All About En Plein Air Painting, What You Need to Know
There is something magical about painting outdoors. Many painters throughout history have understood this, especially the French Impressionist painters who used the phrase – “en Plein air” painting. En Plein air means “in the open air. It refers to a style of painting outside in the natural light. This term was made famous by the…
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Who Is the Swedish Artist Sigrid Hjerten (1885-1948)?
I first heard about Sigrid Hjerten when I visited an exhibition of some of her work in 1985 at the Sundsvall Museum in Sundsvall, Sweden. At the time, I loved her work so much I bought a poster that I have had hanging in my house ever since. Sigrid Hjerten is considered one of Sweden’s…
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7 Easy Steps to Painting a Bird, What You Need To Know
I love to paint animals as I find them a very interesting subject matter to paint. One animal I have started to paint recently has been all kinds of birds. To some artists, it can seem difficult to paint a bird. To help make the painting of a bird easier, I have outlined 7 easy…
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42 Motivational And Inspiring Quotes by Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh holds a special place in my list of admired artists. His captivating works and his exceptional use of color never fail to amaze me. Yet, Van Gogh’s brilliance extends beyond his visual artistry; he is also renowned for his profound and insightful quotes about life and existence. These words offer a deeper…
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10 Top Reasons Why You Should Encourage Your Children in Art
Painting and art are some of the creative areas of life that every child (and adult) should try to explore. The great thing about art is that the pursuit of art comes with many excellent fringe benefits that you may not even realize. Some of the benefits of art include increased creativity, better hand-to-eye coordination,…
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Who is the Swedish Artist Hilma af Klint (1862-1944)?
Every once in a while you come across a woman artist who was a true courageous trailblazer and visionary. That artist is the Swedish artist Hilma af Klint. Hilma af Klint was a Swedish woman artist who was painting revolutionary modern artwork for her time. A trailblazing, creative figure who kept her art and paintings…
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7 Easy Steps to Painting a Camel
This last year, I took a trip to Mongolia. While there, I stayed in a Ger (Yurt) with a nomadic family in the Gobi desert. This family had over 50 camels, and so they took us out into the desert to ride the camels. I fell in love with camels and came home knowing I…
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Who Was The Western American Artist Minerva Teichert (1888-1976)?
Every once in a while you come across the name of an amazing woman artist. I saw Minerva Teichert’s art many times when I attended Brigham Young University but I knew very little about her work or her life. As I have studied and gotten to know more about her, I have great adoration for…
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Planning to Start A Home-based Art Business, What To Consider
So you have decided you want to work from home? Or maybe you want to be your own boss and sell your art for your full-time or part-time income? One of the most logical places to start this is from your home. If you are considering starting a home-based art business, you should first try…
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7 Easy Steps to Painting a Cat
I love to paint cats as cats have such unique features to paint, and so they make a great subject matter. But many beginning painters may find painting a cat to seem daunting. I have outlined seven easy steps to help you paint a cat as a subject matter. These seven basic steps include 1)…
