Resources

The Painter in Oil - Online instruction book detailing the practice of painting.
http://www.oil-painter.com

Abstageation - Offers art trivia, cartoons, displays, auctions, artist opportunity listings and a small gallery directory.
http://www.abstageation.com/

Pigments Through the Ages - An introduction to artists' pigments, including histories and recipes for several dozen traditional pigments.
http://webexhibits.org/pigments/

Paintingtalk.com - Practical tips for painters in oils, acrylic, and watercolor, including materials, tools, and techniques. An ARTtalk site.
http://www.paintingtalk.com/

A History of Painting - Online content for "A History of Painting, Volume I, Renaissance in Central Italy".
http://www.historypainting.com

Winsor and Newton - Resource site that includes an encyclopedia of painting techniques, safety tips, and product information. Also has an artists forum, and a glossary of terms.
http://www.winsornewton.com/

The Painting Guide - Painting techniques compiled by Debra Clem, fine arts professor, Indiana University Southeast.
http://homepages.ius.edu/DCLEM/ptgguide/ptggd.htm

Watercolor Online - Dedicated to the promotion of all forms of watercolor, articles and tutorials, workshops, organizations, and products.
http://www.watercolor-online.com/

The Painter's Keys - Twice-weekly email newsletter by Robert Genn. Also provides links to art quotes, letters, and information on books available for purchase.
http://www.painterskeys.com/

WatercolorWorkshop - Yahoo! Group dedicated to watercolor basics, providing critiques and demonstrations to members.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WatercolorWorkshop/

Handprint: Watercolors - Guide to watercolor painting includes reviews of brushes, papers, books, and over 400 watercolor paints.
http://www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/

WatercolorTalk.com - Dedicated to watercolor tips, techniques, paints, brushes, paper, and products.
http://www.watercolortalk.com/

IOnOne - Painting - Painting guide to fine arts, exhibitions, museums and galleries, events, masters and personal exhibits.
http://www.ionone.com/painting.htm

Zest-it - Offers information on oil painting techniques, color mixing, and the color wheel.
http://www.zest-it.com/

Passion For Paint - Offers painting news from around the world, tips to help improve your artwork, and articles by artists and illustrators.
http://www.passionforpaint.com/

US Department of Labor - Labor statistics for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators.
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes271013.htm

Paul Bryant - TV artist from Norwich is one of the few people in Britain certified as an instructor in the Bob Ross Joy of Painting technique.
http://www.paulbryantart.co.uk/

The Paint Basket - Resources including a glossary, basic painting hints and tips, tips on motivation, and online lessons.
http://www.paintbasket.co.za/artists.htm

The Practice of Oil Painting - Online instruction book detailing the practice of oil painting.
http://www.painting-technique.com

The Wildlife Art Network - A network of the worlds foremost wildlife artists, galleries and publishers. Includes painters, sculptors, carvers, photographers and etchers.
http://www.wildlife-network.com

The Dimensions of Colour - A guide to the dimensions used to describe color and light, intended for painters using either traditional or digital mediums.
http://huevaluechroma.com

Wikipedia: Painting - General information about painting including basic topics, techniques, history, styles, and lists of painters.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painting