| Guide to helpful web sites with information on painting techniques, artists tips, instruction, lessons and tutorials. Click on names of sites to visit respective web sites. |
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| Colour |
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| Colour
Museum, Bradford |
Britain's Only Museum of Colour, consisting
of two galleries packed with visitor operated exhibits. Gallery looks at
the concept of colour, how it is perceived and its importance.
Web Address: www.bradford.gov.uk |
| Glass Painting |
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| glasspainting.co.uk |
Intended as a starting point for beginners
and to present a few new ideas to more experience painters. A series of
lessons introducing the basic techniques followed by a series of projects
in which more methods are gradually introduced. Web site also includes Forum,
Gallery, Books and Links pages.
Web Address: www.glasspainting.co.uk |
| Painting - General |
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| Oil
On Canvas Online |
Pages set up to accompany 1997 BBC TV
series Oil on Canvas - six programmes investigating themes of composition,
portrait, light, perspective, colour, and brush. Contemporary artists reveal
the secrets of their techniques and how they have been influenced by the
skills of the great masters as they paint. Website co-produced by the Arts
Council of England.
Web Address: www.bbc.co.uk/education/ooc |
| PaintersStudio.com |
US site dedicated to the study and use
of artist's painting and drawing materials, and techniques. Site has sections
on drawing, acrylics, oils, watercolours, brushes, grounds, supports, solvents,
safety, a glossary, books and forums.
Web Address: www.paintersstudio.com |
| Winsor
& Newton |
Official web site with product info,
creative techniques and tips, question and answer sections. 'Creative Resource'
offers step-by-step instruction on painting with watercolour, oils and acrylics.
Watercolour instruction includes 'Simply Painting' system by Frank Clarke,
with easy to follow instructions.
Web Address: www.winsornewton.com |
| Painting - Instruction &
Classes |
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| Abstract Art in Cornwall Contemporary Painting Holidays |
Abstract Art contemporary painting holidays are designed to renew your mind, heart and spirit midst the most beautiful county of Cornwall. Painting holidays aiming to invigorate and transform your way of thinking and looking. The focus is on you as an individual and your creativity. You will be able to explore a variety of techniques and ways of working and thinking.
Web Address: www.artistsincornwall.com/janepalmer/painting-holidays.htm |
| Graham
Hadlow Watercolours |
Art Society demonstrations, workshops
and classes from watercolour artist Graham Hadlow. Graham who is based in
Tenby, Pembrokeshire also sells original watercolours and limited edition
prints.
Web Address: www.grahamhhadlowwatercolours.co.uk |
| Tempera |
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| The
Society of Tempera Painters |
Founded in 1997 (UK branch 1999) as
an official non profit international organization inspired by the original
Society of Painters in Tempera, the society is dedicated to the greater
understanding and promotion of tempera painting. Many web site features
include forum, members gallery, information on the society and how to join,
techniques, historical documents, suppliers, instructors, workshops, exhibitions
and publications.
Web Address: www.eggtempera.com |
| Watercolours |
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| John
Lovett Online Studio |
Painting instruction, watercolour lessons,
notes on design and colour art lessons from professional Australian artist
John Lovett, who teaches watercolour and mixed media.
Web Address: www.johnlovett.com |
| Watercolor
& Watermedia Tips & Demos |
Tips, demos and tricks for painting
with watercolour and watermedia, by US artist Ellen Allgaier Fountain, and
how she uses them in her own work.
Web Address: fountainstudio.com |
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