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Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Fall 2024
In this issue, we're spotlighting the creative process of Illustrator Kevin Keele. He captures form by cross-hatching and using exaggerated shapes with the interplay of light and shadow. With his love for tactile paper, he shares insights into the joy of working by hand and how he creates his compelling pieces in his signature style.
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2024
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2024
You know that unique quality in someone's work that allows you to instantly recognize that it was made by a particular artist? Sara Gallagher calls it the artist's "hand". Read the Summer Edition of the Artist Newsletter to hear how Sara found hers, and the 3 key practices she recommends to others for finding their own.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2024
Dentist by day, painter by night. Self-taught artist Marwa Khidir captures nature's beauty with acrylic on canvas as a way to relax and alleviate stress. See more of her stunning pieces and read about her process in the Spring edition of the Artist Newsletter.
2023
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2023
Jamie Gustafson is a science & natural history illustrator specializing in zoological anatomy and prehistoric restoration. Learn about his practice and see his step-by-step process for recreating the ancient American Lion in the Winter edition of the Artist Newsletter.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Fall 2023
It was love at first try between Sofia and gouache. See how she uses it on Toned paper for gorgeous results and gives 3 ideas for painting with gouache on black mixed media paper in the Summer Artist Newsletter.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2023
It was love at first try between Sofia and gouache. See how she uses it on Toned paper for gorgeous results and gives 3 ideas for painting with gouache on black mixed media paper in the Summer Artist Newsletter.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2023
Artist Lizzy Board sends her friends on scavenger hunts with hand-painted postcards featuring landmarks in their city. She writes clues on the back of the postcard to send them out on their adventure.
2022
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2022
Artist Patrick Chuka creates stunning portraits using only a ballpoint pen. Learn more about Patrick's work and where he finds inspiration.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Fall 2022
Follow along as Bebe Keith demonstrates her steps for painting a bold, vibrant and colorful portrait using a range of mediums and an intuitive approach.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2022
Find out how artist Kate Jarvik Birch cultivated a daily painting habit and read her tips on how you too can motivate yourself to create something every day.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2022
Follow along as Carolyn tackles painting a sunflower, a subject she loves because they represent warmth, beauty, strength, and resilience but formerly found too difficult to paint. See her step-by-step process and learn how she got past her creative road block to create a beautiful piece.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2022
Have you ever felt frustrated trying to emulate the style of your favorite artists? Finding your voice will not only improve your art but will also enhance the joy you receive from the process. In this insightful article and tutorial, our featured artist Riad, AKA Gorilla Brigade, talks about his process to find his own personal style and provides insights on how you can too.
2021
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Fall 2021
As the weather starts to cool, Tracy takes us to exotic tropical locales with her vibrant mixed media artwork. Follow along as Tracy demonstrates her mixed media process that results in final pieces bursting with energy and color.
Tracy is a seasoned traveler, prolific painter, and bestselling author of the book Paint Mojo. She teaches her creative workshops in person and online. See her artwork and read the article in the Fall Artist Newsletter
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2021
There is no better time to get outside and make art than in summer! In our 2021 Summer Artist Newsletter featured artist, Jingo M. de la Rosa, walks through his process of urban sketching including set up and a step by step example.
Jingo M. de la Rosa is a commercial illustrator, art educator, community artist, and urban sketcher. He also teaches drawing and illustration for both Herron School of Art & Design and Butler University. See his work and read his article in the Summer Artist Newsletter.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2021
Spring is a wonderful time of new beginnings! Our featured artist, Kim VanDerHoek, demonstrates how she builds contemporary city landscapes using oil paint. Her easy-to-follow techniques will make you want to try it too, even if you've never painted in oils or painted a landscape.
Kim is an award-winning contemporary artist from Southern California who has been featured in several important art publications. Her textural painting style lends vibrancy to the scenes she paints. Learn more about Kim and her painting techniques in the Spring Artist Newsletter.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2021
Joey Zeledón, is an industrial designer and artist who loves to play between the familiar and new, putting a spin on common archetypes with thoughtful combinations. Joey writes about how he learned to turn the seemingly mundane exercise of drawing fruit still life compositions into a fascinating exploration of texture and color that reveals the personality and unique beauty of these everyday foods.
2020
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Fall 2020
The Fall Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here! Our featured artist, Philece Roberts, is a portraiture and figurative artist giving us a look at her process. Philece emphasizes the need for a strong understanding of proportion, perspective, light and shadow to accurately achieve someone's likeness. Read more in the Artist Newsletter.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2020
The Summer Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here! Our featured artist, Dean McKeever, mixes mediums to create vibrant and playful illustrations. Check out his step-by-step process for using watercolor, markers and gouache to create his signature style in the Artist Newsletter.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2020
Our featured artist, Heather Rooney, specializes in photorealistic drawings and meticulous attention to detail.
In this edition of the Artist Newsletter, Heather is giving us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how she fell in love with drawing, mastered her skill, and incredibly insightful pieces of advice for fellow artists.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2020
Our featured artist, Kelly Eddington, creates award-winning watercolor pieces with a stunning level of technical mastery.
2019
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Fall 2019
Our featured artist Myriam Tillson discusses how pushing herself to work outside her comfort zone has helped her improved her skills in an efficient and consistent way.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2019
Our featured artist Justin Maas is known for his stunning portraits. Justin uses grayscale on Toned paper to employ value, show form and make drawings with incredible depth.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2019
Our featured artist, Jordan Rhodes, is a Chemistry Ph.D candidate at Vanderbilt University. In less than 2 years, Jordan has amassed over 175,000 Instagram followers who regularly view his page to see his stylish portraits and admire his natural talent.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2019
Our featured artist, Pat Lopez, has been a Courtroom Sketch artist for nearly 40 years. She has covered high profile cases like the Oklahoma City Bomb Trial, the Kobe Bryant Sexual Assault Hearing, the Salvidar/Selena Murder, Enron, and many more.
2018
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Fall 2018
Featured artist Dan Burkholder gives an inside look at how he takes his photography to the next level by printing on translucent vellum paper and mounting gold leaf, silver or palladium to the back for a beautiful effect.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2018
The Summer Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here! Featured artist Cliff Deun shares his process for using thick, bold lines to create pieces that are powerful and distinctive. Keeping it simple and using suggestion versus finite detail is the key to his work
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2018
The Spring Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here! Featured artist Angela Staehling shares her process for creating bright and vibrant gouache illustrations. She also shares her tips on how to further advance your art career by learning the ins and outs of art licensing.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2018
The Winter Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here! Featured artist Casey Neal creates stunning charcoal pieces and shares his drawing process. He also shares his 10 BEST TIPS FOR WORKING IN CHARCOAL.
2017
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Fall 2017
The Fall Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here! Featured artist Grace Hart is an accomplished papercutter who wants to share her art form. In addition to her 10 Tips to Papercutting Success, Grace has also provided a FREE DOWNLOADABLE TEMPLATE and FREE VIDEO TUTORIAL, which is included in the Artist Newsletter!
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2017
The Summer Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here and features Sarah Becktel's 5-step process for creating dimensional animal drawings on Toned Mixed Media paper. Sarah got the opportunity to spend hours in the American Museum of Natural History, observing and drawing taxidermy specimens.
"I had hundreds of animal subjects (that stayed still) right at my fingertips, and by observing the animals in three-dimensional space, I got a much better understanding of my subjects' structure and anatomy." - Sarah Becktel
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2017
The Spring Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here and features an in-depth look at Mark Reep's process for creating his dreamy and atmospheric graphite and charcoal drawings. Read how Mark mastered his distinct style through experimentation and balancing analysis vs. artist intuition. "What we feel matters as much as what we think" when creating art. See his step-by-step process for his drawing Pirate Radio Edit and read about his preferred methods and tools.
"I began exploring dry alternatives like powdered charcoal and graphite, applying them with cotton balls and brushes. This gave me much greater control and enabled revision as well." - Mark Reep
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2017
The Winter Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here! Featured artist Christine Karron is a full time artist and illustrator in Alberta, Canada. She's put together an article that details her 5 steps for creating beautiful mixed media illustrations.
“I never thought about being limited to only one media. For me it was always about using everything that was available to make my drawingsas good as possible.”– Christine Karron
See her steps and her distinctive illustrations in the Artist Newsletter!
2016
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Fall 2016
The Fall Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here! Featured artist Reid Schlegel is a professional industrial designer and artist based in NYC. He's put together a Toned Paper Manifesto which includes a list of his 10 commandments of industrial design sketching and his 5 commandments of toned paper rendering. See the lists and all his useful design and rendering tips in the Artist Newsletter!
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2016
Our featured artist in this edition of the Summer Newsletter creates amazing hyper-realistic paintings that make you say "that's watercolor?" See his stunning artwork and learn about his process for creating his pieces in the Artist Newsletter. Also in this issue, read about our new Learning Series products, see our 3-video series on how to paint with gouache, and get answers to FAQs from our website.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2016
The Spring Edition of our Artist Newsletter is here and features the accounts of a color addict who followed her heart three years ago and decided to pick up her colored pencils again. Artist Carrie Alderfer reflects on the complicated yet captivating aspects of color and how she likes to use it in pieces to bring you into her world. Also in this issue: learn about our new 400 Series Marker paper, celebrate 1 year of “Pass the Journal” with us, get information on our free upcoming watercolor workshop, and see our methods for flattening a buckled painting.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2016
We have a very touching edition of the Winter Artist Newsletter to share with you. In 2014, our featured artist Brent Anderson started a non-profit called "In My Father's Eyes". Through his organization, he uses his artistic talent to bless the families of children who are battling cancer with a beautiful portrait at no cost. Read his story, see the artwork, and learn about the lives he's touched in the Artist Newsletter. Also in this issue, learn about our new, conveniently-sized colored pencil pads, get information on our FREE 2016 Online Workshops, and get answers to frequently asked questions about how to choose the right watercolor paper for your art.
2015
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2015
The Fall edition of our Artist Newsletter is here and we've got a doozie for you. Featured artist Graham Smith is a professional illustrator who teaches life drawing classes. He's put together a list of the top 10 life drawing mistakes he sees in the studio with suggestions on how to improve them and take your skills to the next level. Also in this Issue, learn about our coal black Artagain paper that we're now offering in new formats. See the winner and runner-ups for our 2016 Product Catalog Cover, and get answers to frequently asked questions from our website about the difference between smooth and vellum bristol surfaces.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2015
Our summer newsletter is here and this Issue is all about getting toned... Toned Sketch, that is. Featured artist Georgina Kreutzer discusses her preference for using toned paper because of the way light can be more effectively expressed. Also in this Issue, learn about how drawings can POP on toned paper, and what the kraft and bark fiber inclusions in the paper are. We're also calling for artwork submissions for our 2016 Product Catalog, which you can learn more about in the Artist Newsletter
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2015
The cold, long days of winter are fading away, so grab this fresh and inspiring Issue of the Artist Newsletter and find a nice spot outside to dig in! In this Issue, featured artist Patti Mollica talks about how she developed her bold and fearless painting style. Patti is also the Instructor for Workshop 2 of our FREE 2015 Online Workshops, which means you can follow along as she creates 4 bold and expressive acrylic paintings while sharing her expert tips and techniques. Also in this Issue, learn about our new line of beautiful, 25% cotton Writing products, see our exciting new collaborative art project called "Pass the Journal", and check out our new Colored Pencil videos created by artist Sarah Becktel in the Questions from our Website section.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2015
Winter is still here, so grab a blanket, a cup of hot cocoa and the latest Issue of our Artist Newsletter. In this Issue, featured artist Peter Bucks talks about his lifelong pursuit of developing his own techniques & style using watercolor, and his preferred materials to work with. Also in this Issue: learn about our new 400 Series Colored Pencil paper, the return of our free Online Workshops, and see our tips for mounting a piece of artwork onto a wood surface.
2014
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2014
The Fall Issue of our Artist Newsletter is here and features a thoughtful investigation of drawing as a process by Artist John Rise. See his beautiful, detailed drawings and find out how he got infected with a love for graphite as a medium. Also in this issue: learn about our popular 100lb. cream heavyweight drawing paper which is now available in pads, our greeting card art submission request, and get answers to FAQ's on our new printmaking papers.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2014
In the Summer Issue of the Artist Newsletter get an inside look at where Artist Gail Piazza draws her inspiration from and what her process is for capturing her subjects in a way that provokes emotion from the viewer. Also in this issue, get details on our NEW line of Printmaking papers, get registered for our free Online Workshops, and get answers to FAQ's from our website.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2014
The Spring Issue of our Artist Newsletter features the vibrant artwork of Illustrator Eric Rosner. Enjoy his unique take on the classic Gilded Age of New York City and his beautifully re-imagined flowers. Also in this issue, learn about our free 2014 Online Workshops, our new Artist Tiles, and get answers to FAQ's from our website.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2014
Our winter issue of the Artist Newsletter is filled with artist tips and insights from the charismatic Jay Bauer. Also in this issue, get more information and register for our free 2014 Online Workshops! Learn about our Hardbound and Soft Cover Art Journals, and get answers to frequently asked questions from our website.
2013
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2013
The Autumn issue of our Artist Newsletter features an inspiring story about pursuing your passion and embracing new ways of thinking. It may inspire you to do the same, and encourage you to practice your SKILLS. Also, learn about how you can submit artwork for a chance to be featured on our 2014 Product Catalog Cover or our Facebook cover image.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2013
We hope that our Summer issue of our Artist Newsletter will inspire you to loosen up creatively and try some new abstract mixed media techniques.
Read how artist Robert Joyner combines the use of different media, artist tools and diverse techniques to allow each of his painting to "have a life of its own". Also learn about our expanded selection of large format Fine Art Rolls, our Online workshop series starting in September and factors that contribute to the fade resistance of colored papers.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2013
In our Winter 2013 edition of the Artist Newsletter, learn how artist Scott Burdick creates a finished drawing on our 400 Series Toned Sketch paper. Follow along as he shows the steps he uses when drawing with light and dark media.
2012
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2012
In our Autumn 2012 edition of the Artist Newsletter, see how Roz Stendahl and members of The Minnesota Center for Book Arts Visual Journal Collective put Strathmore's 500 Series Mixed Media paper to the test in a group journaling project.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2012
The artist, Caroline Jasper, explains just how she prepares Starthmore® 500 Series Gemini watercolor paper for use with oil paints. She then uses the sheets to do oil studies for larger paintings, learn about her process and painting methods in this issue.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2012
In our Spring 2012 edition of the Artist Newsletter, we celebrate our 120-year anniversary by taking a journey through our past. See how Strathmore has evolved over the years while keeping the same commitment to quality, performance and longevity of our fine art paper.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2012
Illustrator Victor Kerlow describes how living in New York City has influenced his work. Read about Victor’s techniques for drawing inspiration from his surroundings.2011
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2011
Artist Susan Lyon describes how Strathmore 400 Series Drawing paper enhances her figure drawing process and technique.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2011
Artist Lisa Adams describes how Strathmore 500 Series Bristol enhances her drawing and illustration techniques.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2011
Artist Dorrie Rifkin shares her "controlled chaos" style of painting using Strathmore® Illustration Board. She walks readers through the 4 steps to her watercolor success and displays some of her exquisite pieces from Coney Island.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2011
Artist Peter Jacobs writes about why he started creating collages, how his process has changed with technology and his commitment to making a collage every day from the morning paper.2010
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2010
Artist Roz Stendahl talks about making her own journals and books using Strathmore® Aquarius II® watercolor paper. She discusses the benefits of using this versatile paper and offers tips for creating your own journal.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2010
Artist Henry Pernell Johnson explains his oil wash technique using both oil and acrylic washes on Strathmore® 500 Series Illustration Board.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2010
Artist Melissa B. Tubbs writes about her love of architecture and its
preservation through drawing.
2009
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2009
Artist William Rose writes about discovering his artistic talent at the age of 47 and how it changed his life.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2009
Artist Georgette Jones writes about how experimenting with materials and techniques has been vital to developing her own style.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2009Artist George Max writes about his journey into the art world, his inspiration and tips for a successful drawing project.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2009Gene Ploss tells about his love of drawing faces and his discovery of miniature works of art called Art Cards, Editions & Originals (ACEOs). Download the eNewsletter to learn how ACEOs opened up a whole new world to Gene and his artwork.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2009In this inspirational article Sherie Sloane offers up some great tips on how to regain your motivation when the creative wellsprings have dried up. Also included in this season's eNewsletter is news about The Great Holiday Swap for Artist Trading Cards and a look at our featured product, Strathmore® Inkjet Iron-On Transfer Sheets plus Questions From Our Artists.
2008
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2008In this autobiographical article Brice Miller gives us a first hand account of his experiences and influences as an artist. Also included in this season's eNewsletter is information on the The Great Holiday Swap for Artist Trading Cards and a look at the new Strathmore® Hemp Charcoal Paper, plus Questions From Our Artists.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2008In the article Organizing Chaos Lori Baratta draws from her experience as a professional artist to give us some tips and techniques. Lori explains her methods that enable her to smoothly operate an art business. Also included in this season's eNewsletter is a look at the new Artist Trading Cards, plus Questions From Our Artists.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2008In the article Looking for Greener Options, The question of "environmentally friendly" options in fine art paper is discussed. Topics such as recycled material content, clean, renewable energy and alternative fibers are introduced. Also included are some frequently asked questions from our website and a look at the Strathmore® Inkjet Iron-On Transfer Sheets.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2008In the article Thoughts on Being a Freelance Illustrator, Steve Bjorkman gives us a look into the world of a freelance artist. From details to deadlines, Steve describes many of the jobs he's worked on over the years as well as how the profession has changed. Also included in this seasons eNewsletter are some frequently asked questions from our website and a look at our new Square and Landscape Fine Art Pads.
2007
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2007Gayle Rock explains some of her techniques for getting the perfect shot. With tips like filling the frame, changing your angle, the rule of thirds and seeing the light, you will feel more comfortable using your camera and will be able to take great photographs. Also included in this seasons eNewsletter are some frequently asked questions from our website and a look at New Strathmore® Greeting Cards.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2007In A Picture Book Tale, Carol Schwartz describes how she came to be a children's book illustrator and her illustration processes. Learn why Carol prefers Strathmore® paper and has chosen to illustrate over forty children's books on Strathmore® Bristol. Also included are some frequently asked questions from our website and a look at the Strathmore® Inkjet Photo Album.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2007 In our Spring eNewsletter, Don Getz sheds some light on how he prepares Strathmore's Aquarius II® sheets for his watercolor projects. Read all about it in the article, That Great Paper. Also included in this seasons eNewsletter is the article, Advertising Then and Now and a look at the new Strathmore Kids® Tracing Paper, Colored Art Board and White Art Board.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2007 In our Winter eNewsletter, Roxie Munro, an award winning children's book author/illustrator, provides a unique look into her thought process and inspiration for new book ideas in How do you get your ideas? Also included in this seasons eNewsletter is the article, Nature Inspires Artists and Artist Papers and a look at the New Black Presentation Board!
2006
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2006 In our Autumn eNewsletter, Cathy Welner draws inspiration for her watercolor paintings from the beauty of the world around us. Read all about it in The Role of Art. Also included is the article, Strathmore Museum Mounting Board Designed for the Test of Time.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2006 In our Summer eNewsletter, Laurie Caple explains her creative process and the challenges of being a picture book artist in Thirty-Two Sheets of White. Also included is the article, The Paper Ladder: Selecting a Sheet for Your Work, and Holiday Gifts for Creative Kids.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2006 In our Spring eNewsletter, Marilynn Fairchild demonstrates different creative results using a variety of Strathmore artist papers in her Figure Study Series. Also included is the article, A Brush Up on Watercolor Paper and the latest addition to the Strathmore Artist Papers line, The Windpower Series.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2006 In our Winter eNewsletter, artist Julie Rauer's Watercolor Paintings Interpret Science Through An Asian Prism in Absence of Water. Also included is the article, The Art and Science of Artist Paper and the latest addition to the Strathmore Artist Papers line, The Windpower Series.
2005
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2005
In our autumn newsletter, emerging artist Mark Fortier talks about the challenges of drawing people in Overcoming the Fear of People. Also included is the article Artistic Gifts This Holiday Season, New Craft Project Online, and information about recent additions to the Strathmore Artist line.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Spring 2005
In our spring newsletter, renowned illustrator John Kascht offers his thoughts on satirical work in Scavenging: The Art of Pop Culture Caricature. Also included is the article Fun With Strathmore Thai Dye Paper, and information about recent additions to the Strathmore Artist line.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2005 In our winter newsletter, Luana Luconi Winner provides insight into how she utilizes digital technology in Computer Papers: New Uses in the Portrait Studio. Other articles include, Surface Treatment of Inkjet Paper for Enhanced Image Permanency, and Craft Project Online.
2004
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2004
In our autumn newsletter, James Mundie takes us through his inspiration and creative process in Prodigies: Portrait Drawings of Unusual Characters. Other articles include, Choosing the Right Paper for Inkjet Printing, New Products, Holiday Memory Book.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2004
In our summer newsletter, Christopher Switzer walks us through the process of restoring old, scratched and wrinkled photographs in Restoring History. Other articles include, The World of Papermaking, Testing Your Own Color, Digital Photo Paper, Watercolor Gift Bag.
Strathmore Artist eNewsletter: Spring 2004
In our spring newsletter, Peter Reynolds, illustrator and children's book author, talks about his achievements and provides eight steps to help you on the road to success. Read The Anatomy of One Illustrator's Success in Publishing. Other articles include, The Physics of Lightfast Color, Choosing a Watercolor Paper,Graduate Keepsake Journal.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Winter 2004
In our winter newsletter, portrait painter Luana Luconi Winner provides the materials she uses and the steps she takes to capture the true essence of her subjects. Other articles include, Watercolor Journal Project, Three New Pads and How Long Does Paper Last?
2003
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Autumn 2003
In our fall newsletter, Sharon Tietjen Pratt walks you through a step-by-step rendering of an animal portrait using our Museum Mounting Board and colored pencils. Other articles include, Mounting Your Artwork, Two Great Holiday Projects, Call to Entry, and the Artist Message Board.
Strathmore Artist Newsletter: Summer 2003
In this quarter's newsletter we have a great pencil demonstration on our 500 Series Bristol, Plate finish by Phil Metzger. In Phil's new book, Pencil Magic, he gives us a step-by-step demonstration of Old Hickory drawn in pencil. Other articles include, Summer Vacation Journal Project, Paper Weight: What Does It Mean?, and Selecting a Strathmore Drawing Board.
