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The Town Center
If you're an active participant, be sure to subscribe to this forum, or check in from time to time. Important system announcements will be posted here!
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Are you new to our online community? Have a question about our system? Need assistance? Want to post your bio, greeting, or introduction? Jump in!
04-06-2009 05:58 AM Go to last post
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Belly up to the bar for a round of absinthe and banter with your fellow artists! This is the proverbial "General" category. :-)
04-06-2009 03:58 AM Go to last post
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Post your news, invitations to gallery events, and plan meetings or gatherings here.
04-06-2009 05:02 AM Go to last post
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Take a break. Step inside and find out about special topics, articles, projects and other community activities you might not learn about otherwise!
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Discussions about the content of WetCanvas!, future directions, suggestions, discussion of new features, etc.
04-05-2009 05:30 AM Go to last post
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If you are a WC! Web Hosting customer, and are having problems with the control panel, web-based email, registering a domain, or any other issue, hop in here for technical support.
by Yorky
04-05-2009 04:43 AM Go to last post
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Looking hard, but can't seem to find that perfect reference image? Have a question about the library itself? Post your requests for new images, as well as any support questions here!
by Yorky
04-06-2009 02:54 AM Go to last post
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Join us for the popular on line drawing and "all media" Art Events, all planned and discussed here! This includes all SND, FND, and WDE events. Oh, and WMDs, too. :)
04-06-2009 05:28 AM Go to last post
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A living electronic account of the WetCanvas! community, as we discussed the horrible events of 9/11 as well as a memorial for our WC! Family members who have passed.
by Didee04
04-05-2009 01:07 PM Go to last post
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The Think Tank
The desire to create is a point of departure for the artist's journey. Risk traveling with us as we discuss the highs of creating, the lows of artist block, and the struggle to maintain a balance between the two!
04-06-2009 01:22 AM Go to last post
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Dali, Picasso, Constable, Caravaggio - Dada, Impressionism, Cubism. Welcome to Art History 101!
by hoakley
04-06-2009 02:54 AM Go to last post
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The WetCanvas! Galleria
Looking for a place to post your works for show to fellow artists, without soliciting a heavy critique? Are you just learning, and need a kinder, gentler place to hang out? Come on in!
04-06-2009 05:02 AM Go to last post
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Post your works for fellow community members to critique and provide feedback! Note: Please see the posting guidelines before posting for the first time!
04-06-2009 05:44 AM Go to last post
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Looking for serious technical feedback? Post your works for our panel to review! Note: Please see the posting guidelines! Click here to become a registered critiquer!
04-05-2009 11:17 AM Go to last post
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The Art Business Center
Need advice for internet sales? Dealing with galleries? Tax issues? Legal? Commissions? Drop in for discussions about the business side of creating and share your experience with others.
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The Learning Center
Mastering color theory and mixing techniques is a critical aspect of many mediums. Come share your approaches, and pick up tips from your fellow WetCanvas'ers!
04-05-2009 11:58 PM Go to last post
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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Come discuss the foundations and principles behind composition and design!
04-04-2009 10:45 AM Go to last post
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Discussions on how an artist can better use tools like digital cameras, color scanners, personal computers, and the world wide web. Having HTML headaches? Looking for technical help? Stop in!
04-05-2009 11:14 PM Go to last post
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Discuss the artists and techniques exhibited in ArtistsNetwork.TV Video Tutorials and Workshops. Share and receive feedback on the work you have created from the creators of these workshops.
03-30-2009 10:22 AM Go to last post
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Share your ideas about studio efficiency, easels, tools, lighting, that perfect drying rack you found, and anything else pertaining to studio setup and framing. All aspects of framing are discussed in the Framing sub-forum.
04-06-2009 06:06 AM Go to last post
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Are you a professional artist or art educator who would like to share thoughts and ideas with others on how to present art in the classroom? Come in and discuss ideas to share with your students as well as basic ideas for workshops.
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Have a question concerning art schools? Where to go? What to study? What you need to do to get accepted? Talk with other students young and old about issues of concern to formal art students.
04-04-2009 10:39 PM Go to last post
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Explore Media
Discussions of techniques, materials, and approaches to working with acrylic paints.
04-06-2009 06:16 AM Go to last post
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Airheads unite! Want to learn more about airbrush art? Don't know the difference between a single action or double action gun? Want to share your work? Come on in!
by paulb
04-06-2009 04:30 AM Go to last post
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Are you painting in alternative aqueous media, or are you interested in doing so? These media have long, distinguished histories and are now enjoying a revival. Come join us for discussions, tips, techniques, and projects exploring these ancient and versatile media.
04-05-2009 04:18 PM Go to last post
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Polymer Clay, along with Earth, Paper and Silver Clays are mediums of unlimited imagination! Share your techniques, tips, works in progress, and your finished pieces here.
04-06-2009 05:05 AM Go to last post
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Need help choosing a line of pencils? Want to show off that latest colored pencil portrait? Come on in!
04-06-2009 05:50 AM Go to last post
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Do you enjoy painting murals, creating faux finishes, making art for your home or environment? From Murals, Fresco, Faux Finishes, Tole and Stenciling to Mosaics and China Painting. Why not share your projects, talent and enthusiasm with like minded artists and join in the fun!
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WetCanvas! fully embraces the digital art revolution. Come discuss the tools, techniques, and theories behind this truly exciting and energetic medium!
by barryt
04-06-2009 05:16 AM Go to last post
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Come discuss staple topics such as perspective and line, explore exciting figure drawing techniques, and more!
04-06-2009 06:10 AM Go to last post
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Do you quilt, knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, card and spin, sew, weave, macramé, braid, work with leather, needle felt, paint silk, stuff teddy-bears or make art dolls, basketweave, dye, use fibers in collage, mess about with textiles, or do “anything string?” Then this is the forum for you!
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Do you work with glass? Enjoy making glass beads, glass carvings, or stained glass? Love blowing glass, glass sculpture, fusing, & slumping? Welcome to the latest addition to the WC! neigborhood!
by demcc
04-06-2009 05:21 AM Go to last post
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Do you refuse to limit yourself to one medium in your work, or use unorthodox materials on unusual surfaces? Does your art cross the boundaries between painting and sculpture? If so, come join us in possibly the most creative forum of all.
by JStoltz
04-06-2009 02:49 AM Go to last post
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The queen of mediums! Join us for discussions of techniques, materials, and approaches to working in oils.
04-06-2009 06:14 AM Go to last post
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Join us for classrooms, techniques, discussions, and support, as we explore a medium that is rapidly growing in popularity.
by GOSH
04-06-2009 03:13 AM Go to last post
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This popular medium can be used to create paintings which are rich in color and texture. Please join us as we explore techniques and the effects that can be achieved with this versatile material.
04-06-2009 06:11 AM Go to last post
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By popular demand, a special forum for the discussion of pen and ink techniques and works!
04-06-2009 12:50 AM Go to last post
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Welcome to the photography forums where the art of photography is shared and discussed. No matter what your interest – as a professional photographer, an amateur expressing your creative side, or just taking snapshots of the family – you will find the support, feedback and answers you need in one of our forums. Come on in and join us!
by Windy
04-06-2009 05:22 AM Go to last post
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Are you interested in creating your own fine art originals such as etchings, aquatints, stone lithographs, mezzotints, drypoints, monotypes, lino-cuts, woodcuts, or screenprints? Come on in, the water is fine!
by PattJ
04-05-2009 10:28 PM Go to last post
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Intro.... Welcome!! Now you have a Forum created to show your scratchboard work and discuss the art form with other scratchboard/scraperboard/claybord afficionados!! Enjoy.
04-06-2009 05:14 AM Go to last post
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Conceived of the heart, formed by the mind, developed in the round. We extend a warm welcome to sculptors of all abilities and proclivities to join in and enhance our discussions.
by Bringer
04-05-2009 10:32 AM Go to last post
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An Index to the Sub-Forums contained in the Watercolor Forums
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The place for any and all mediums that are water-activated or require water as a vehicle .... All techniques are welcome, from water diluted acrylic to sanded watermedia pencils, and transfer prints to collage. Media include, but are not limited to, acrylic, buon fresco, casein, gouache, ink and wash (ie, sumi-e), tempera, watercolor, watermedia crayons/pencils/graphite/ pastels, etc. If it doesn't fit with one of the other Forums for water-based art, Watermedia is the place!
by Vanche
04-05-2009 06:51 PM Go to last post
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Explore Subjects
Want to discuss the techniques and emotions behind abstract art? Want to show off your latest contemporary creation? What are you waiting for?
by plec
04-06-2009 06:07 AM Go to last post
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A place to chat about the unique approaches and techniques for working with wildlife and animal subjects (horses, birds, fish, pets, etc.)
by Diddley
04-06-2009 06:17 AM Go to last post
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The Artwork from Life forum welcomes work drawn or painted directly from life, rather than from photographs or imagination. All subjects and mediums are welcome. Landscape work from life should be posted to the Plein Air sub forum.
04-06-2009 05:34 AM Go to last post
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Come discuss techniques, share tips, post work and enjoy the fellowship of like minds working in various media. Anything Recognizable: Academic, Impressionistic, Naturalism, Contemporary Realism, Representational, Romanticism, Symbolic Realism and Traditional styles are all welcome.
04-06-2009 02:44 AM Go to last post
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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there were a group of artists who got together to talk about fantasy and sci-fi art. They ended up here!
by Vyrt
04-05-2009 11:22 PM Go to last post
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Jump in and show us your stuff, ask for help, or assist others in their quest for mastering the human figure.
by trevors
04-06-2009 05:49 AM Go to last post
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Are you inspired to paint, draw, photograph or create flowers, plants, or any form of vegetation? Whether you take the scientific approach or bring out their beauty in a more abstract way, come join us as we explore the magical world of plants! All media welcome.
by marionh
04-06-2009 05:28 AM Go to last post
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From budding illustrators to professionals, find discussions on commercial, technical, book and magazine illustration, caricatures, comics and more! Come on in, whether to share a current project or your goals in becoming an illustrator.
04-06-2009 04:45 AM Go to last post
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Being inspired by peace doves in flight, a breathtaking field of poppies, or other inspirational people, places and things, is something we all have tasted, want more of and want others to experience.
04-05-2009 09:35 PM Go to last post
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Ah, the landscape! Come discuss all aspects of landscape/cityscape painting, including elements (clouds, trees, buildings, figures, etc.), as well as composition and technique.
04-06-2009 04:02 AM Go to last post
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Ever popular, with lovers of all things water-like, post and discuss your marine art here. Seascapes, lighthouses, boats, and beaches!
by mooz49
04-06-2009 04:41 AM Go to last post
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Explore a tiny world here with us in the Miniature Art forum! Miniature paintings and drawings must be 24 square inches or less. Sculptures must be smaller than 6" in any direction. Digital art, photographs, and jewelry are not included at this time.
04-05-2009 10:18 PM Go to last post
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There is no greater feeling of artistic freedom that to work in the great outdoors! Join fellow WC! members for discussions on working "en plein air". Share your latest plein air works, and tips for working outdoors!
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Come join in these discussions, which are dedicated to the human portrait in all mediums.
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Southwestern and Western art are much more than 'where the antelope play'. Ranging from historical depictions to California plein aire, from deserts to mountain majesty, from pueblos to pottery, from the beginnings of the Westward movement to the modern day. All mediums and styles are welcome. Westward ho!
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Whether you are rendering a bowl of fruit or your grandmother's antique chair, we want to see it! Need help with your still life work? No problem - come on in!
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All fiber artists, jewelry makers, and others who create wearable art forms are welcome here!
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Artist Marketplace
Have a new box of pastels that you just aren't very fond of? A French easel that is a bit too heavy for you? Offer your used supplies and other materials to fellow members here!
04-05-2009 11:08 PM Go to last post
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A Swap Shop for everything glass! Do you have some glass rods or stained sheet glass you’re not using? A lampworking torch or instructional DVD’s you’ve outgrown? Offer your excess glass supplies, tools and equipment to your fellow glass artists here
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Offer your paintings, sculptures, prints, and other works of art for sale here in our artist-to-artist marketplace! A great way to unload excess inventories at good prices to your fellow WC! members!
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Post and read listings here.
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