Your Favorite Decorative Artists and Tole Studios
So many decorative artists have wonderful Web sites these days that we couldn't begin to list them all, but these are some of our favorites.

Painting Reference
These sites abound with helpful information on products and techniques; chat groups and discussion boards, teacher and tole shop directories; free projects and lessons; on-line shopping; free tips; and more.

Painting Products
Get information about the products you use as well as what's new. We've included manufacturer sites as well as on-line retailers of all sorts. In addition to products, you'll find free projects, tips and ideas, color charts, product literature, and schedules of seminars and television programs.

Book Publishers
While many of the sites above carry books, these are companies and businesses dedicated exclusively to books and pattern packets.

Painting Organizations
If you're looking to hook up with some of your fellow painters, these are the sites for you. We've rounded up some of the best painting organizations around.

Inspiration
A little down time spent at any of these sites is sure to be creatively productive. You'll find encouraging articles on creativity and other artistic pick-me-ups.

Museums
Nothing gets the creative juices flowing like looking at great artwork. We've included a selection of museums in the United States and abroad.

Fun
Everyone needs to take a break once in a while. Here you'll find art games to play and all sorts of other whimsical pursuits.