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Extreme Cropping and Large Scale Make Watercolor Portrait Modern

Adding Modernity to Portraiture
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
One of the most exciting aspects of accepting commissions is the new directions that clients will push me in. Although watercolor is an unconventional medium for portraits, most of my watercolor portraitsare very traditional and done in a classic impressionistic style. For this commission, the client asked if I could work in a large...

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Meditative Moods Inspire Abstract Artist Sally Trace



Inspiration Comes and Goes in Waves
interview with Sally Trace by @SchulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

Sally Trace Art for sale on website, etsy, and ebay
How long have you been an artist?
Sally Trace:I sold my first drawing in 1971 or 1972. It was a surrealist/erotica sort of thing. In my memory it was really good drawing, but I was just a kid living at a friend’s apartment. Ten bucks bought a lot of food...

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Peacock Art -

Watch Work in Progress Demo of Huge Oversized Peacock Painting

Presenting Peacock Dance
@schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

Looking for dramatic peacock decor? This extra large artwork is created on an oversized canvas that measures 4x6' (48x72"). If you are looking for a large painting to make a dramatic statement over the sofa or in a foyer, this peacock artwill enhance your home decor. Another great decorating idea is to put this huge painting in a dining room...

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Huge Art Requires Oversized Painting Techniques!

Work in Progress of a Peacock Painting  
@schulmanArt, by Miriam Schulman

How many days does it take to make a peacock painting?

First it was hard to find a space big enough for this Huge Painting.
Cover my desk with a drop cloth.
Got all my acrylic paints laid out...
These spring colors are trendy and make me happy!
I have to stretch really high and climb on my desk to paint the top feathers.
Whew-- six...

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Creating Oversized Artwork

Work in Progress
@schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

I'm always getting requests for my art in larger sizes. Since my customer always knows best, I am listening to you and creating oversized artwork. Until recently this was difficult to deliver since large painting are difficult to ship at an affordable price and safely.
Artwork for sale: Dragonfly Art, Peacock Art, Chicken Art




Enter artist Patty Baker...

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