If you’re like most artists, you find it difficult to be objective about your work. Just as a mother only sees the beauty of her child, artists look at their creations in much the same way. It’s hard for some …
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Orange is one of those “love it or hate it” colors. No one seems to be neutral when it comes to this vibrant and energetic hue. Ranging from woodsy, muted Terracotta to a flamboyant Fluorescent Orange, orange hues are all …
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If you do a Google search for ‘summer art workshops,’ there a staggering 106,000,000 entries recorded. Unless you live in an extraordinarily remote location, there’s probably an art workshop of some sort within a reasonable driving distance from your home. …
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With school winding down over the next few weeks, many parents are stressing over ways to keep kids occupied and engaged this summer. Children are natural artists and love to create, so gear up for summer with art supplies that …
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Painting isn’t just mixing a color and filling in an area like a paint-by-number kit. Whether you’re looking at a white bowl, a red flower or a green leaf, you aren’t seeing just one color. If you just go with …
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Every tube of paint in your tabouret has unique characteristics and learning how each color behaves will be a big step in your artistic quest. This isn’t something you’ll learn all at once, and different manufacturers’ paints may behave slightly …
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You’ve chosen the perfect subject and worked on your composition. Your color palette is selected to enhance the subject matter and play up the focal point. Everything is a go except for that one little issue: How will you fill …
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Stencils are a great way to incorporate a repeat pattern in your work and can act as a basis for a painting. Stencils can also add visual layering and interest to your work by using them in the background or …
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When you think of mixed media, you envision acrylic paintings with collage, India ink and assorted doodads adhered to the surface. However, a much subtler form of mixed media combines two mediums that complement each other and make the most …
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You’ve probably heard of underpainting and may think it’s for oil painters trying to emulate the techniques of the old masters. Forget that – it’s a great way for you to liven up your paintings, explore values and rid yourself …
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Now that the snow has melted away and the ground is beginning to dry up, it’s time to take a stroll outdoors and enjoy the profusion of colors that Mother Nature has painted her canvas with to announce the new …
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Becoming competent at any skill involves practice, and painting is no different. As a beginning painter, you need to learn and then practice the basics involved with getting pigment on a support. Once you’re comfortable with the fundamentals, you move …
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There’s so much more to creating art than using paint and a brush. Sure, that’s most logical way to begin your journey, but once you’ve gotten a handle on the basics, it’s fun and exciting to spread your wings and …
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One thing a lot of beginners forget or tend to avoid is spending time creating believable shadows. They’re so busy getting the composition correct, using a color palette that compliments the subject matter and tweaking details that painting shadows may …
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You want to display your masterpieces in their most attractive light, so learning to choose the proper type of framing is an important step as you grow as an artist. Just like gemstones are enhanced when set in a perfect …
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If this frigid winter has you housebound with little to look at besides gray skies and white landscapes, get out your paints and spend some time with your brightest, most vivid colors. Paint a revitalizing and vibrant floral that will …
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Amethyst isn’t a precious gemstone, but it’s a semi-precious purple quartz. This red and violet stone comes in shades that range from a pale, pink-tinged lilac to a deep, royal purple. The stone’s hues vary from warm to cool and …
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