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Forum Rules and Guidelines
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Forum FAQs and Feedback
Comments and new threads allowed. If you wish to ask questions about Rembrandt and Friends or offer feedback, this is the place to do so. Thanks.
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The Hub Welcoming new members while chatting about life and the world of art. Join in the conversations!
Welcome!
We're so glad that you're here! If you haven't already done so, please stop in and say hello in the Welcome thread.
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Art in the News
This is where to post interesting news articles about the world of art. Please refer to the sticky thread "Posting News Guidelines" for guidance on standards.
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Upcoming Events
Information about upcoming art events throughout the world. Feel free to post about interesting art events in your part of the world or elsewhere.
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The Business of Art
Art entrepreneurship, planning, selling art, working with galleries and other agents, marketing your art, protecting your art, financial resources and other topics related to the business of art.
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Vendors
Discuss and communicate with vendors who are serving the world of art.
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Topics General topics related to the making of art.
Color Theory and Mixing
Colors affect our emotions and perceptions. Color theory is part science and part art. Whether you have decades of experience or are just starting out, join us to share your knowledge, experience, questions and practical tips.
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Composition and Design
Without composition and design, there could be no art. This is the place to share principles, practices, know-how, questions, tips and advice.
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Glossary
Art definitions for our global community
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Historical Artists and Methods
Throughout history, from cave art to today, artists have used a wide variety of methods to create their art, often with spectacular results. Have you got a favorite artist or method you'd like to discuss? Or a project you have created in a historical style? Here's a great place to show and discuss.
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Painting Before and After
Everything but the painting! Choosing a surface to paint on, preparing the surface, storing painted and unpainted surfaces, and framing art. Got a question? Create a thread to ask your question. Got a technique you want to share? Wonderful! Start a thread to share your knowledge.
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Student Artists
Since artists are always learning, we are all student artists but some students are just beginning their journey. Join us. Tell us about your goals, challenges, and experience so far. Ask any questions, no matter how basic they might seem.
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Studios!
Let's talk about studios and everything in them. Art supplies, tools, furniture, lighting, easels, storage — you name it! Tell us about your studio: your must-haves and favorites. Ask questions and give advice.
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Technology for Artists
Everything digital for artists! Come chat with us about how you use technology for art or how you want to. Share your knowledge and ask for advice.
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Video Training
Do you have training videos for artists? If yes, this is where to post them. Do you have a favorite training video? A favorite YouTube creator? This is where to share that with your fellow artists.
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Mediums Come join the conversations about your favorite mediums. Explore techniques, methods, materials and design. Share your projects, progress and problems. Help others with advice, answers, suggestions and support. Where do I post my question or project?
Digital Art
Artwork that draws upon digital technology as an essential part of its creative process.
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Drawing and Sketching
Colored pencil, drawing and sketching, pen and ink, and other similar media.
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Mixed Media
Artworks composed from a combination of different media or materials.
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Multimedia
Artwork that uses a combination of electronic media, which could include video, film, audio and computers.
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Painting
Acrylics, airbrush, oil painting, oil pastels, pastels, watercolor and other forms of painting.
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Printmaking
Artwork based on the principle of transferring images from a matrix onto another surface, including woodcut, etching, engraving, lithography and screenprinting.
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3D Art
Ceramics, Decorative Arts, Glass Art, Sculpture, Textiles, Woodcraft
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Subjects Sometimes it's all about the medium but sometimes it's more about the subject. Where do I post my question or project?
Abstract and Contemporary Art
Non-representational art plus art created in this century (abstract or realistic). Any medium.
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Animal and Wildlife Subjects
Art that captures the beauty and essence of animals in their natural habitats, using any medium.
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Fantasy and Sci-Fi Art
The Jetsons, Star Trek, Star Wars, Harry Potter and other fantastic worlds depicted in any medium.
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The Figure
The human figure, in any shape, posture, medium and style.
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Florals and Botanical
Depictions of flowers and plants in any medium.
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Illustration
Illustration has been defined as art that conveys information, ideas, or narratives but it's more than that. Illustration can teach, explain, make us laugh or cry, or save us in an emergency. Any medium.
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Landscapes / Plein Air
The depiction of natural scenery in art, of course, including seascapes, but also the depiction of urban cityscapes.
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Portraiture
A portrait- an artistic representation of a person in any medium.
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Still Life
Paintings, drawings, photographs or other depictions of collections of objects that are, well, still.
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Transportaton -- Past, Present and Yet to Be
From ancient Greek triremes to modern cruise ships, hot air balloons to fighter jets, chariots to automobiles, horses to skateboards, modern satellites to the Starship Enterprise, if it can be used for transportation, it can find a home here.
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Other Subjects
All other subjects. (If we're missing an important subject category, please let us know.)
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Challenges and Projects Forums within this section will each be dedicated to a single challenge or project.
Challenge Notes and Questions
This is the place where you can ask any questions about our monthly challenges or make suggestions. Suggestions are always welcome!!
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Everything Else
For Sale, Trade or Wanted to Buy
Here's where you can offer items for sale or trade or you can let people know that you looking to buy. However, this does not include selling, buying or trading art itself. Just other stuff.
SELLING OR BUYING ART ITSELF IN THIS FORUM IS PROHIBITED.
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Health Concerns for Artists
Health and safety, hazardous materials and waste disposal, protective equipment, stress and mental health issues, environmental concerns and other issues related to the long-term health and safety of artists.
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