Visual Arts

Real Color Wheel Real Color Wheel- On location in Maui Hawaii. Free color and painting course by Don Jusko. Learn to accurately paint anything in front of you. Includes a coloring contest and gall… Dance, Robert B. Dance, Robert B.- Essays on painting with acrylics and watercolors and the use of scale models. Helen Van Wyk.Com Helen Van Wyk.Com- Helen Van Wyk is recognized by thousands of artists as the host of PBS's "Welcome to my Studio" television show. Restoring a Masterwork Restoring a Masterwork- The Minneapolis Institute of Art's Restoration project of Guercino's Erminia and the Shepherds and Castiglione's The Immaculate Conception with Saints Fran… ArtPapa ArtPapa- Free online sample lessons, oils and ceramics. Subscription fee workshops, and videos available. Forums to exchange information and get feedback. Carol Carter Artworks Carol Carter Artworks- Provides workshops in watercolors and acrylics. A gallery of her works in also featured. All About Painting Materials and Techniques All About Painting Materials and Techniques- How to use the classical materials of both Eastern and Western painting, e.g., pigments, media, and resins. Includes articles and mess… Nan Rae Art Workshops Nan Rae Art Workshops- Offers instruction on Chinese brush painting. Mail lessons are also available. Nita Leland's: Exploring Color for Creative Artists Nita Leland's: Exploring Color for Creative Artists- Information on color theory, creativity, design, watercolor, collage, workshops, art instruction books, studio setup, and art … John Lovett John Lovett- Paintings in oil, watercolor, and mixed media, with detailed notes on painting techniques and methods, and information on art materials. PaintersStudio PaintersStudio- Resources for the study and use of painting and drawing materials and techniques. Forum. Portrait Paintings by Artist Portrait Paintings by Artist- Directory of artists specializing in portraiture. Abstract Painters Directory Abstract Painters Directory- Directory of self represented artists and contemporary painters. WebMuseum: Artist index WebMuseum: Artist index- A listing of well known painters in the Western World. Displays biography and well photographed masterpieces. JustArtist.com, Inc. JustArtist.com, Inc.- Arts directory of painters in acrylics, oils, caricature, watercolors, portraits and arts reproductions. A Stroke of Genius A Stroke of Genius- Selection of portrait artists organized by name, location, fees and specialty. PictureAustralia PictureAustralia- A service hosted by the National Library of Australia to provide a single access point to the digitised pictorial collections of a range of cultural institutions. Northern Expressions Northern Expressions- A co-operative group of established and emerging artists in Sydney's suburbs. Includes group exhibitions, member and meeting information, and links to artist… Art With A Passion Art With A Passion- Art instruction, networking, research, and consultation, plus support material for artists and groups for the Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia area. Nepean Art Society Nepean Art Society- A society for artists living in the Penrith area of Sydney, Australia. Contains information about workshops, lessons, exhibitions and life drawing gatherings. Mountain Lake Workshop Mountain Lake Workshop- Founded in 1983 by artist Ray Kass, this site details the community-based art collaborations undertaken by the program. Poeh Cultural Center Poeh Cultural Center- Supports the future of Pueblo people by teaching the arts, collecting great artwork, and by promoting Pueblo history and culture. Sedona Visual Artists Coalition Sedona Visual Artists Coalition- Creating an exploratory, supportive and educational artistic community. Includes brief member profiles and portfolios, as well as a calendar of ev… National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture- Directory of media arts groups, job and events listings, resources, funding, articles, links, and information on NAMAC, a nonprofit a… The Violette de Mazia Trust The Violette de Mazia Trust- Develops and underwrites programs that advance, teach, study, promote and otherwise support aesthetics and the appreciation of art, based on the metho… Kent Island Federation of Arts Kent Island Federation of Arts- Provides history, events, scholarship information, and members' galleries. Members use various media, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, photog… Santa Clarita Artists' Association Santa Clarita Artists' Association- A non-profit organization that provides scholarships for students in the Wm. S. Hart School District. Includes art exhibits and shows, demonstr… The National Arts Program The National Arts Program- Provides assistance for the development of artistic expression and talents. Includes exhibition schedules, sample artwork, and contact information. Dutchess County Arts Council Dutchess County Arts Council- Offers grant opportunities for Dutchess and Ulster County artists and organizations, calendar of events for the region, and opportunities for artists. Flushing Art League of Queens Flushing Art League of Queens- Welcomes all artists of all media and any country to join. Includes directory to members' pages. American Women Artists American Women Artists- Includes history, festivals, and members of the non-profit organization dedicated to the inspiration, celebration, and encouragement of women in the arts. American Society of Marine Artists American Society of Marine Artists- Recognizes and promotes marine art and history, and encourages cooperation among artists, historians, and enthusiasts. Includes gallery and art… American Plains Artists American Plains Artists- Organization of traditional, realistic works in oil, watercolor, pastel, drawing media, and sculpture. Includes information on the annual juried show. The National American Glass Club The National American Glass Club- A non-profit educational organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of all types of glass regardless of period or national origin. Visual Artists Ireland Visual Artists Ireland- Provides services and facilities, acts as an advocate for artists and initiates projects and publications. Art Life Art Life- Searches for new artists to exchange painting culture and to realize exhibitions. Includes mission statement and member profiles. Based in Italy. Venice Artists' Residences Venice Artists' Residences- Residencies for painters and printmakers in Venice, Italy. Offers program information and application form. Art Galleries Switzerland Art Galleries Switzerland- Association comprised of 57 Swiss galleries that represent contemporary art. In directory format to artists, galleries, exhibitions, and members. Skopelos Foundation for the Arts Skopelos Foundation for the Arts- Located on the island of Skopelos, Greece, focusing on workshops, symposia and university programs in the areas of printmaking, papermaking, cera… Belgian Art and Research Institute Belgian Art and Research Institute- Dedicated to research into Belgian art. Includes the largest private archive dedicated to essential figures and a major program of research and… Blackwell Gourd Designs Blackwell Gourd Designs- Locally grown gourds hand painted. Includes bowls with lids, Native American designs, animals, bird houses, tribal masks and special requests. Contemporary Artifacts Contemporary Artifacts- Features gourd art using modern, experimental design to produce many varieties of crafts, including leaf, masks, decorative and embellished birdhouses. Diana Tollenaar Diana Tollenaar- Masks, Bowls, Miniatures and Cactus Gardens. Tricia Burbank Tricia Burbank- Elegant gourds inspired by nature and the indigenous cultures of the world. JRA Gourd Art JRA Gourd Art- Gourd art by Jenn Avery. Gallery includes pyroengraved birdhouses, bowls and ornaments. Reni Schaeffer Reni Schaeffer- Teneriffe and tapestry weaving, coiling and other natural fibers techniques on gourds. Sylvia's Gourd Art Sylvia's Gourd Art- Gourds embellished with natural materials. Creekside Crafts Creekside Crafts- Ceremonial gourd rattles inspired by research of ancient cultures. Arizona Gourd Creations Arizona Gourd Creations- Distinctive gourd art by Bonnie Gibson. Step-by-step instructions of Southwestern gourd projects from start to finish, free tutorials and activities. Gour… Paintings by Hellen Paintings by Hellen- Painted, pyroengraved, and coiled gourds by Barry and Hellen Martin. Includes an extensive gallery of old and new world Santa gourds.