Art RESOURCES
Art Links and Web sites for teachers, beginning or student artists, Professional artists and art Patrons! Everything from how-to paint and draw, painting storage and shipping art to fine art galleries and artists!

Art Shows & Events	Giclée Reproductions & Printing
Fine Art Galleries Photography Galleries	Artist Directories & Forums
Central Coast, CA ARTISTS	Art Supply Web Sites
KIDS / Children Art Sites	FAQ about Art How to Package & Ship Art Storing Art Art Marketing
Art History Sites	Murals
Art Jobs & Careers Art Schools & Workshops	Framing & Matting
Art Books & Magazines	Clip Art
MORE Art Links...
My Art Affiliates	Web Search Engines & Business Directories	ART MARKETING!

ART Questions & Answers...

Please feel free and e-mail me your art related questions and/or Answers and I'll put them up to talk about.

Topic: How to Draw...

Q: Hello, I'm not a artist but would like to learn to draw. Where do I start? Please help
A: Well, first of all what is it that you want to accomplish in your artwork? once you figure out what it is YOU want then you can start with the basics of drawing like composition and values. The following are some links to web sites to help you out with basics of drawing...
- http://www.geocities.com/~jlhagan/K9-14/introduction.htm
- http://drawsketch.about.com
- http://www.cln.org/themes/cartoons.html

Q: How long does it take you to paint a picture?
A: Well, for me it depends on the medium I use and the size. For instance Candles Amongst the Roots only took me about four hours while other artworks took me a month or so to finish. I guess it also depends on if I'm having problems painting what I'm trying to convey to the viewer.

Q: Luv your work! Where do u think up this stuff?
A: I am inspired by many things in life that keep me interested in creating new kinds of creations. Everything from trees outside my classroom to the hill next to town. I try to keep my eyes open to let in my surroundings. I try and look at everything from different perspectives, for instance, looking at a small shrub, I will walk up to it and look for small compositions within the shrub. I for one am drawn towards complementary colors (colors on opposite sides of the color wheel like red against green).
Here are some links to image galleries that may inspire you...
- http://pro.corbis.com/sectionfront/default.aspx?Category=5
- http://www.artistsmagazine.com
- http://www.webshots.com

Q: Can you make me a picture of a fairy for a tattoo?
A: Well, I'll be happy to create an image that you could use for a tattoo but I still would have FULL RIGHTS as an artist to publish and print the image. If you would like for me to make you one I would write out a contract for us to both sign and then we're done. But every time someone asks me to create something for a tattoo I never get a picture of the finished product. The only way I make a picture for someone to use as a tattoo is if I get a picture of it. So if your willing, I'm willing:) But, If you don't want to mess with getting a picture to me than I would e-mail me at McDuffie@ArtXpressions.com so I could relay you to other artist I know that might just create a drawing to give you.

Art Sites for KIDS / Children:

http://kinderart.com/index.html

http://www.texasart.com/store/index.cfm?store=005

This link is for Kids/childrens Art Sullpies

Art Books & Magazines:

http://www.sueviders.com/ArtWelcome.htm

The Artist`s Magazine:

http://www.arttalk.com/

Print Magazine: 

http://www.allworth.com/

Pastel Journal:

International Design Magazine:

Watercolor Magic Magazine:

http://www.cambiumbooks.com/books/workshop/

Art Supplies:

URL:http://www.Xylemdesign.com
Art Education and Supplies for Art Schools. Offering a diverse selection of items for art education, art schools, and children's artistic development.

Title: Art Supplies - Bob Ross Oil Paints Description:  Bob Ross oil paint technique. This Oil Painting technique is simple and easy to learn.  Step by step you will learn the basics which will enable you to quickly learn to paint beautiful Landscapes, Seascapes, Floral, Wildlife and more...  Your oil paintings will spring to life before your eyes.

RexArt

http://www.rexart.com

http://www.dickblick.com

http://www.winsornewton.com

http://www.holbeinhk.com

http://www.utrechtart.com

They have GREAT PRICES!

Popular Woodworking

http://www.masterpiecearts.com/

CLICK HERE FOR ARTISTS CONTEST!

http://www.danielsmith.com

http://www.artstore.com

http://www.pearlpaint.com

Pearl Paint has GREAT DEALS ON OIL PAINT!

http://www.texasart.com

http://www.modernpostcard.com

http://www.gamblincolors.com

Cheap Joes - Fine Art Supplies

http://www.omegagraphics.com

Iris Giclee Prints

http://www.italianartstore.com/store

http://www.novacolorpaint.com

Nova Color Artists' Acrylic Paint is made with a top grade pure acrylic binder and is heavily saturated with the best pigments available. Nova Color Artists' Acrylic Paint is strong and brilliant

http://www.flourish.com

Artists booth supplies: Canopies and display units

http://www.goldenpaints.com

http://www.gapco.com

Design stationary products like business cards

http://www.davinicpaints.com

http://www.genesisartistcolors.com

http://www.Lukasamerica.com

http://www.fauxdirectory.com

http://aswexpress.com/index.html

http://www.documounts.com

http://www.itheo.com

http://www.netartstore.com
Art & Frames

https://www.currys.com/
Artist materials, airbrush and drafting

http://www.discountart.com

http://www.schmincke.de/data/content/uk/uk_index.htm

http://www.fauxdirectory.com

http://www.julietsshoppe.com/craft_suppliers_links_page.htm

Art HISTORY:

http://www.arthistory.ucsb.edu

http://www.artcyclopedia.com

Art PACKAGING & SHIPPING:

http://www.americankelco.com/greetingcardprice.html

http://www.sierra-enterprises.com/plastic_bags1.htm

http://www.cistamps.com/clear.htm

http://www.fineartship.com

Art EVENTS:

http://www.associatedartists.org
http://www.harvestfestival.com
http://nws-online.org
http://www.fdncenter.org
http://www.tgci.com
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov
http://www.naao.net
http://www.artdeadlineslist.com
http://www.artdept.com.au
http://www.artfestival.com/index.html

Art DIRECTORIES & FORUMS:

http://www.artistresource.org
Agora GalleryContemporary fine art gallery established 1984, located in Chelsea , New York art galleries district. The public is invited to the gallery art openings receptions. Sponsor of the Chelsea International Fine Art Competition and publisher of ARTisSpectrum magazine. Painters, sculptors and photographers are welcome to submit their portfolios for review.

Art SCHOOLS & WORKSHOPS:

http://www.a2zcolleges.com
http://tomhumbert.tripod.com
http://www.artschools.com
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/home.shtml

Fine Art GALLERIES ONLINE:

Daily Painters Gallery - Contemporary original art for sale
http://www.artxpressions.com/
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/arteducation.htm#D

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/links.html
http://www.artnet.com
http://www.SolidExpressions.com
http://www.artshow.com
http://www.wholesaleart.com
http://www.periodgallery.com

Fine Photography:

http://www.photographysites.com/
This is the best website of links to photography galleries I've found yet!!! Great Artists!

http://www.artmarketing.com/index.html
http://www.artistsnetwork.com/
http://www.business.com/
http://www.artisthelpnetwork.com/legal.asp
http://www.1x.com/advisor/
http://www.artadvice.com/
http://www.workingartist.com
http://www.rightsforartists.com/
http://www.art-navigator.com/business/

MURALS:

http://artxpressions.com/ArtXpressions_Murals.html
http://www.classicartsource.com/classicmurals.htm

CLIP ART:

http://www.clipartconnections.com/

PICTURE FRAMING AND MATTING:

http://www.ifrance.com/FrameCoEURO/anglais/picture_framing_systems.htm
http://matshop.com/index.html
http://www.logangraphic.com

GICLEE LIMITED EDITION FINE ART REPRODUCTIONS:

http://www.palettearts.com
http://www.paletteprinting.com/pp.asp
http://www.allposters.com


Click here to buy art prints!

STORING YOUR FINE ART:

http://www.sun-rise.com/newDir/ Artwork-Storage.asp
http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/art-pres.txt
http://www.nitaleland.com/articles/paperstor.htm
http://www.sun-rise.com/newDir/adir5.asp
http://www.cambiumbooks.com/books/workshop/

MORE ART SITES:

http://www.artdesy.net/painters.html - An Art Directory
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/arteducation.htm#D
http://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pictures/art/
http://www.rodin-web.org/frames.htm
http://artshow.com/resources/drawing.html
http://www.123greetings.com
http://www.the-athenaeum.org
http://www.metmuseum.org/
http://www.artabus.com
http://www.netz-tipp.de/kuenstler/
http://www.moma.org/docs/menu/index.htm
http://www.artchive.com/
http://www.rmn.fr/US/index2.html
http://www.sensable.com/
http://www.virtualberet.org/
http://www.bostoncyberarts.org/splash.html
http://www.walkerart.org/
http://www.stunned.org/
http://www.NextMonet.com/
http://www.internationalposter.com/
http://www.bertimosaici.com/
http://www.musee-orsay.fr:8081/ORSAY/ORSAYGB/HTML
http://frick.org/ http://artmuseum.net/
http://www.groveart.com/
http://www.museovostell.com
http://www.artcrimes.com
http://www.kfki.hu/~arthp/welcome.html
http://www.abcgallery.com
http://www.artmagick.com/artists/gloag1.asp
http://www.artunframed.com/
http://www.moma.org
http://www.francescobonami.com

WEB SEARCH ENGINES:

http://qumoz.com/
~ A business directory

http://www.zepti.org/
~ Web Search Engine