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1. Which statement best describes your art activity?*
- I paint in my free time
- I am a passionate amateur (dedicating as much time as I can to my art)
- I am an art student
- I am a semiprofessional (earning some income from my art activities)
- I am a working professional ((earning most of my income from my art activities)
2. How long have you been painting?*
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 3 years
- 4-10 years
- More than 10 years
3. Which of the following best describes your formal artistic training (i.e., college courses in art, art school, or organized workshops)?*
- I have had no formal training in art
- I have had some formal training, totaling less than one year of instruction
- I have had 1-4 years of formal artistic training
- I have had more than 4 years of formal artistic training
4. How would you describe your skill level as an artist?*
- Beginner
- Beginner to Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Advanced
5. Which of the following statements describe your aspirations as an artist? (Check all that apply)*
- I would like to improve my skills through art instruction, classes, or workshops
- I would like to be part of juried exhibitions/shows
- I would like to start selling my artwork
- I would like to become a workshop instructor
- I am content with my current achievements
6. Which of these subjects do you paint most often? (Check all that apply)*
- Abstracts/Nonobjective
- Animals/Wildlife
- Cityscapes/Architectural
- Figures
- Floral
- Interiors
- Landscapes
- Portraits
- Still Lifes
- None of the Above
7. Which of these subjects would you like to learn more about? (Check all that apply)*
- Abstracts/Nonobjective
- Animals/Wildlife
- Cityscapes/Architectural
- Figures
- Floral
- Interiors
- Landscapes
- Portraits
- Still Lifes
- None of the Above
8. Which painting type/style best describes your work?*
- Abstract
- Expressive
- Illustrative/Graphic
- Impressionistic
- Linear/Drawing

9. How would you rate your interest in each of the following general topics:

	Very Interested	Somewhat Interested	Interested	Not Interested	No Opinion
The working methods of historical painters
Technology in the studio
Step-by-step demonstrations of basic techniques
Descriptions of improvisational or unconventional ways of working
The business side of art
Articles focused on art materials and their use
Artists explaining their own methods and giving advice
Profiles of contemporary artists

10. How would you rate your interest in each of the following specific feature articles:

	Very Interested	Somewhat Interested	Interested	Not Interested	No Opinion
Choosing the Right Surface
Color Mixing 101
Compositional Schemes: Arranging the Elements of Your Picture
Painting Abstracts for the First-Time Abstract Painter
Painting Large-Scale Watercolors
An Inside Look at Master Artists’ Color Palettes
A Look at Copyright Law and Fair Use
Negotiating Contracts and Licensing
The Painter’s Guide to Social Media
How to Create Special Effects and Textures
Color Recipes for a Variety of Skin Tones
Compositions With Interesting Vantage Points
The Painter’s Guide to Photoshop
Everything You Need to Know about Matting and Framing Watercolors

Other stories you’d like to see:
11. Which of these art magazines do you regularly read? (Check all that apply)*
- American Art Review
- Art in America
- Artists Magazine
- Art Forum
- ARTnews
- Fine Art Connoisseur
- International Artist
- Pastel Journal
- PleinAir Magazine
- Professional Artist  
- Southwest Art
- The Art of Watercolour
- The Artist (U.K.) 
- Watercolor Artist
- None of these
12. Tell us what brands you think about when we ask you the following questions:
(Name as many as you wish in the boxes provided, putting the one that comes to mind first)
Top Watercolor Paint*
Top Watercolor Paper*
Top Watercolor Brushes*
Top Watercolor Easels*
Top Watercolor Artists*
Top Online retailer*
Store to buy supplies in person*
13. Do you buy watercolor paintings?*
14. How many watercolor paintings do you buy a year?*
15. Are you male or female?*
16. What is your age?*
17. What is the highest level of formal education you have attained to date?*
18. What is your employment status?*
19. Which of the following categories most closely approximates your total annual HOUSEHOLD income (before taxes)?*
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