A suggested listing of some art related web sites to research and see ideas. My favorites to date are the ones that have artist biographical sketches- & gallery, and upcoming events, links to other art, show dates and announcements, perhaps the newsletter, calendar for the year, etc.

www.cheapjoes.com (art supplies, links, workshops, free tips, gift registry) 

www.winsornewton.com (Indispensable resource for artists, teachers, students and crafters. Links, tips, hints and techniques.) 

www.wetcanvas.com (Art School Online, art tips & demonstrations for free. Info on every subject & medium, digital art, sculpture, oriental art & scratchboard). 

www.watercolormagic.com database of wc societies, read about the artist of the week, or access the reader tips section) 

www.americanwatercolorsociety.com/ (American Watercolor Society) 

www.nws-online.org (National Watercolor Society) 

www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org/ (Baltimore Watercolor Society) 

www.artistsmagazine.com (Artists Magazine) 

myamericanartist.com/americanartist/index.jsp (American Artist Magazine) 

www.watercolor-online.com encompasses acrylic, gouache, wc, and tempera. Articles, links, & demonstrations. 

www.nitaleland.com Color fun and tips, techniques and exercises. (also tours of other artists' studios)  

www.johnlovett.com Watercolor techniques, design, & color. more than a dozen well-illustrated, well-written lessons. -a site to treasure).

www.artshow.com (workshop listings, step-by-step demonstrations and a great list of links. If you want to show your work, you'll have to go through a jurying process and pay a fee. Once your work's on the site, however, you don't have to pay a sales commission.)

www.artplanet.com (Lets you search by category or key word to access more than 11,000 artists from 69 countries. Artists with their own sites can be listed in the directory for free.)

www.artresources.com (Discussion forum, feature articles, book reviews, exhibit reviews, artist listings and a museum directory.)

FindMeAnArtist.com (Free exposure. No fees or commissions required to display your work, helpful info on scanning your art to get it up on the Internet.)

www.artbygerry.com (Gene & Gerry Wood's web site, links to paintings, email, biographical sketch, etc.)

www.lindagriffin.com Originals, prints and fine art.

www.optomystics.com Julia Musengo Website

www.calvertkids.net A family guide to local events and information.