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Feature Writer: Alina Bradford
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Welcome! Here you will find everything you ever wanted to know about painting, drawing, sketching, illustration, cartooning, and more. You will also find articles on how to protect, promote, and sell your art. Painting at Suite 101 also offers articles on art history, classic artists, and modern artists.

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Alina Bradford

Jul 21, 2008

How to Make Comics

In: Illustration

It takes more than one illustrator to create a completed comic book. The penciler, inker, colorist, and letterer are all important to the process. more...

Jul 17, 2008

Big Time Artists in Small Idaho Towns

In: Painting/Drawing (general)

Small town Idaho is our focus this month in our article series Destinations for Artists. more...

Jul 10, 2008

How to Pose Groups for Portraits

In: Portrait Painting

When portrait painting, posing groups of people can create a problem with composition. The trick is to use angles and symmetry to your advantage. more...

Jun 30, 2008

Small Town Helena, Montana has Big Art

In: Painting/Drawing (general)

When most people think of art, Montana doesn't come to mind. This misconception couldn't be farther from the truth. more...

Jun 19, 2008

How to Choose Drawing Supplies

In: Drawing

Most people think of pencils when they think of drawing, but there are many other drawing tools for creating a drawing, sketch, comic, or cartoon. more...

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Jul 11, 2008

Drawing and Painting Tools

Finding the right drawing and painting gear is easy with help from Painting/Drawing at Suite!
When I first started out as an artist I didn't have a clue about choosing the right pencil for my graphite drawings or which paper was best for my watercolors. Today, I'm a lot smarter, and a lot pickier, about my art gear. Why? Because I know that your art is only as good as the materials you used to create it.

If you find yourself vexed over paper types, canvases, drawing tools, pastel brands, and more, I have the solution. Take a look at these articles:

If you have a specific question, feel free to contact me!

Alina

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