Some authors write a novel, throw it out to the public and start something different. He or she may revisit a scenario or a character upon occasion, but the author generally writes new stories every time he puts fingers to …
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Your brushes are arguably your most important tools and can account for a significant portion of your supply costs. Caring for your brushes properly prolongs their usefulness and saves money. If you’re like most artists, you’d rather spend your hard-earned …
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Perspective is one of those things that really require some training to become competent. You can have loads of creativity and have a good eye for color, but if you don’t learn some of the ins and outs of perspective, …
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Art journaling is a very personal experience. There is no right or wrong method to creating and filling an art journal, and every artist has a vision of what his or her journal should look like. Some artists stick snippets …
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This has been a long, cold winter, and it seems as though there’s more frigid weather to come. Take advantage of the season, and try your hand at painting some snow landscapes. If you’ve never painted snow, you’ll find it …
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Over the centuries, painting styles developed slowly. By the time perspective was discovered, almost all painting was done in very similar styles. Artists were mainly employed creating work for wealthy patrons and for the church. Basically, one approved style was …
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Purple conjures luxury and opulence for many folks. It’s the color of royalty, wealth, spirituality and wisdom. The pigment used to create purple was historically very expensive, so only the wealthy could afford to have clothes made using this costly …
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Marcel Burger (Anna Paulowna Noord-Holland, 1964) self-taught artist. Started drawing and painting in 1984. At the time, mainly engaged in airbrush. Won numerous awards (including trips to Milan and New York) in the course…
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The craft craze is growing like wildfire. Everyone wants to feel creative, and dipping a toe into the craft pond is a fun way to express yourself. Maybe you’re not into painting a masterpiece, but using paint to decorate household …
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The word ‘garnet’ comes from the Greek word ‘granatum.’ Granatum means pomegranate seed, and if you’ve ever opened a ripe, juicy pomegranate, you immediately see why the Greeks chose this name for the deep red stone. Garnets are traditionally seen …
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You probably have a gift card or two just burning a hole in your pocket. Treat yourself to a new art book, and start the New Year off right. This month we’ll look at watercolor books. These books are filled …
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The New Year is fast approaching and it’s a good time to put a game plan in place for continuing and expanding your artistic life. This isn’t some big New Year’s Resolution or anything, but it’s a means of organizing …
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If you’re like most of folks, you’re busy getting those last minute chores done. A final dash to the store for forgotten ingredients for your holiday meal, a few remaining gifts to be wrapped and you’re ready. Oops – you’ve …
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As soon as the leftovers are stashed away and the dishes are all done, it’s time to switch gears and start planning your shopping strategy for the holidays. As you sit with your pumpkin pie and coffee, do a little …
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We’ve seen that either black can be premade in several different shades, or an artist can create a personal shade of black that’s made up of a combination of colors from the color wheel. Whether you opt for the ready-made …
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Yes, Black Friday is fast approaching, and it’s become a marketing strategy that retailers count on to boost 4th quarter sales worldwide. To store employees and shoppers, Black Friday is an exciting event that’s anticipated by some and scorned by …
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You’ve just gotten over the Halloween festivities and put all the ghouls and demons back in their coffins for another year. Thanksgiving is a mere few weeks away, so keep the decorating momentum going with easy and fun crafts to …
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