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Arpi Krikorian

10 Supplies You Need for Amazing Abstract Floral Paintings

For artist Arpi Krikorian, vibrant, colorful abstract flower painting comes down to one thing — supplies. She walks us through her top 10 art tools, tricks, and techniques for creating lush and layered works of florals, botanicals, and landscapes.

34th Annual Bosque Art Classic - Entry Deadline: May 28, 2019

$15,500 in cash prizes. A national juried art show and sale, the Bosque Art Classic welcomes realistic/representational art in the categories of drawing, oil/acrylic, pastel, sculpture, and water media. 2019 Judge: Oreland C. Joe Sr., CA.

Online, CD entries accepted. $15 per entry online or $25 per entry by CD. Show dates: September 14-28, 2019.

For more information: 254.386.6049 art@bosqueartscenter.org / www.BosqueArtsCenter.org

[Image: Spring by Jeff Rechin, 2018 Art Patrons Purchase Award, Gold Medal Sculpture]

Mixed Media Flower Paintings with Carrie Schmitt

Create captivating art infused with your unique style.

Carrie Schmitt will teach you to paint floral paintings while interpreting inspirational images and honing your observational skills. Learn techniques for layering, avoiding muddy colors while working wet-into-wet, using masking fluid and mark making tools.

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For Courtney, art is one of life’s essentials. Presenting art techniques to you from trusted instructors and creators as well as adding her own voice to the mix about her own (sometimes blooper worthy!) art endeavors is what she loves best. She writes about everything from Old Master painting and techniques to how to troubleshoot a painting gone wrong. She is always looking for ways to make more of her studio time, too, working in mixed media.