Tag Archives: Art techniques

Secrets to Gorgeous Landscapes Revealed!

Posted on March 1, 2014 by noapsociety

Spring is almost here and with Spring comes the opportunity for colorful landscapes full of beauty and life; however, how to translate this Spring beauty into the canvas is the pursuit of many artists. NOAPS Signature Artist, Barbara Nuss, winner … Continue reading →

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What White would you use in 2014? … Getting the White Right!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by noapsociety

Getting the White Right by Robert Gamblin The most important color choice we make is the white we bring to our work. The white we choose determines to a great degree what our experience of painting will be: how our … Continue reading →

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RED for the Holidays!

Posted on December 20, 2013 by noapsociety

Painting the Town Napthol Red   Being a painter means working with pigments. How much do you know about them? This article was provided to NOAPS by one of our sponsors: Gamblin Artist’s Oil Colors. We thank them for their … Continue reading →

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The Transience of Light

Posted on August 25, 2013 by noapsociety

Impressionism is the newspaper of the soul.” – Henri Matisse As we enter the last month of summer and head into fall, we become more aware of the effect of sunlight shining on the earth. Impressionistic painting places its emphasis … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Limited Palette by Shirley Fachilla

Posted on July 27, 2013 by noapsociety

“Color has been explored throughout human history and it is a uniquely human experience. A study of the color theory will actually confirm that color is an illusion caused by reception of light wavelengths by our eye, which form colors … Continue reading →

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Portraiture of our Four Legged Companions by Beth de Loiselle

Posted on July 7, 2013 by noapsociety

“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet”  – Colette I have always loved animals. There has never been a point in my life without them; however,  knowing I could never be around blood or immersed in sick and suffering … Continue reading →

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The Unexpected Charisma of the Rural Midwest

Posted on June 20, 2013 by noapsociety

From the East to the West coast, from the Southern States to the North, NOAPS artist members bring landscapes to life through their paintings. Iowa artist, Laura Larabee brings us the rural Midwest. Raised on a farm overlooking the Mississippi … Continue reading →

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TROPICAL BEAUTY by Joyce Lazzara

Posted on June 12, 2013 by noapsociety

“There are always flowers for those who want to see them”. – Henri Matisse The tropics are home for me. I love all varieties of trees and flowers, as long as they are tropical. Few things are more intriguing and … Continue reading →

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DESIGNING WITH LIGHT by Beth Flor

Posted on May 22, 2013 by noapsociety

NOAPS Signature Artist Beth Flor uses light patterns to create works that surpass the reality of photographs. I’ve been painting in the realistic tradition for over thirty years, but within that tradition my work has evolved and my goals have … Continue reading →

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KNOWING YOUR PLACE by Susan Lindsey

Posted on April 19, 2013 by noapsociety

I have spent the last twenty five years living and working in Alaska. In a market that favors landscapes and wildlife, my painting has focused on still life, florals and figures. Perhaps my favorite aspect of painting in Alaska is … Continue reading →

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