One of the most important tools an artist has is his brush. These delicate instruments need particular care and since some of these little fellows can cost upwards of $100.00, it pays to see that they are taken care of …
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The clean, white surface beckons and intimidates many artists. It cries to be used, to have color, texture and form grace the plane. That pure white is typically the last thing the artist wants glaring out from his work. So …
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If you are considering taking up painting as a new hobby, this set of artists’ colors may be just what you need. The generous .4 ounce tubes give an ample amount of medium, and the 24-color selection provides a full …
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Walk into any art store and browse the brush aisle. There are dozens of brands, scores of styles and sizes, and hundreds of brushes from which to choose. How do you go about selecting the brushes that will be best …
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An artist can spend a lot of time and effort, blending just the right color for a particular passage in his painting. If he runs out, there is the arduous and perhaps impossible task of recreating the identical hue. With …
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A common thread running through the lives of many men is the fact they spent a good deal of time painting and building model cars, airplanes and military crafts. This pre-adolescent hobby may have continued to present day and is …
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You have always loved drawing and now you want more. Color is suddenly important and learning how to use it to create a painting is the next goal you have in mind. Deciding what type of paint to use can …
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Glazing is a wonderful method of painting for the artist who is not in a hurry. Painting alla prima is fast and satisfying. The student artist will most likely begin his course of studying by learning how paints behave on …
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Artists painting in acrylic or oil typically paint on canvas, canvas board or gessoed masonite. Watercolorists paint on paper. However, many other surfaces can be used as a painting support. Artistic creativity does not necessarily stop with the artwork. Many …
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Capturing the essence and spirit of a living subject requires attention to detail, the ability for creative extrapolation, and the talent to register the nuances of expression and creases of time and living. Portraits are often considered the pinnacle of …
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A good cook will spice up a recipe, adding complexity to the flavors. An artist can do the same with a small measure of well-placed texture. Texture adds impact and energy to a painting. The amount of texture will depend …
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Looking for some Fun, Creative Halloween Projects? Here we go… :) Worked in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel or colored pencil, a Halloween themed painting can be a great way to get outside your typical comfort zone. This is a perfect …
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Acrylic paint is so versatile and there are hundreds of techniques to learn. Some tips are those that a watercolorist may use. Others derive from the oil painter’s bag of tricks. That diversity is what draws so many artists to …
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Acrylic paints have become so very popular since its introduction into the public market in the 1950’s. For hundreds of years, the artist had to contend with the peculiarities of their chosen medium. The watercolorist had to contend with paintings …
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What kind of artist are you going to be? Do you see yourself painting translucent washes of color on creamy smooth paper, or are you standing at an easel boldly applying juicy globs of paint to a canvas? The chameleon-like …
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Acrylic Painting is a very versatile and fast drying type of paint. There are numerous brushes, texture paints, colors, and techniques to make acrylic painting easier. It is important to remember that acrylic dries very quickly and maintaining proper care …
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