Katya Arnold and Alex Melamid live in New York City and teach painting. Some of their students like big, bold strokes; others prefer fine, delicate lines. Some paint flowers and trees; others go for abstract, crazy-quilt designs. Some are very patient artists; others lose interest really fast.

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