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Beyond Scratching the Surface
Modern scratchboard originated in the 19th century in Britain and France. As print material developed, scratchboard became popular for...


Creating Visual Poetry
Artist and author Will James wrote, "The West, where a man can look farther and see less of anything but land and sky." Today, Western...


An Instinct for Direction
"Above all things, the Plainsmen had to have an instinct for direction. I never had a compass in my life; I was never lost." Charles...


Going with the Flow
In the hands of a Master, a rapidly executed watercolor thrills with its immediacy, energy, and sheer boldness; what may appear simple in...


Chasing Light and Shadows
"I work from nature; seeing the real thing has much more impact than photographic representations. I then push it a little further to...


Stories Are What We Need Most
"After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are what we need most in the world." Philip Pullman. In 1942, in Gainesville,...


Art and Science Come Together
Not every day one meets a medical illustrator, and most of us have no idea what the profession is or the depth of knowledge it entails....


The Legend Captures Our Hearts
“We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” Dakota Sioux The history, legend, and myth of the American West are single strands...
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