Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement
Web Exhibits: Pigments Through the Ages
Exploration of the full spectrum of color choices available to artists past and present.
Other
Golden Artist Colors: Color Mixing Guide
Golden Artist Colors presents a guide to mixing acrylic paint. An explanation of color theory and mixing color with paint is included on this site. There are also color charts and exercises that can be done with paint that explore how...
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: Painting Without a Brush
At this site imitate Jackson Pollock and create an abstract painting without the use of a paintbrush. Included are ideas and suggestions for creative painting tools, instructions for making a your creation, and helpful "Tips and Tricks."
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: Have Fun With Paint
Several techniques for creating unique paintings are described at this website: "Make a Wax Resist," "Paint through Tissue," "Create Texture with Plastic Wrap," and "Paint on Glossy Paper."
wikiHow
Wiki How: How to Paint With Smoke
Artist Wolfgang Paalen perfected the art of "fumage" or painting with smoke. Outlined for you here are steps on tying it on your own.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Howard Cook
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Howard Cook is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with various mediums, including oil, pastel, and watercolors.
California State University
California State University: Colors and Mural Painting
Each student will create a nonobjective painting using a straw. The class will then combine each painting into one large mural. Selected poetry and music accompanies this lesson plan.
Other
Alien Travel Guide: Media Used for Painting
Information on acrylics, oils, tempera and watercolours are described when you click the links in this site.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Charlotte Cushman
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Charlotte Cushman is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her work with a variety of mediums, though her primary focus was with...