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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Winsor & Newton has been creating paints for artists over 170 years. With a track record like that, they must be doing something right. Their watercolor paints are divided into two distinct product lines. The Artists’ line is the professional …
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If you are a plein air artist or a traveler who wants to be prepared for any painting opportunity, this is the set for you. This tiny field set is crammed with everything needed for watercolor sketching and weighs less …
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If there is a young aspiring artist in your life, this studio art set will get them started with everything they need to experiment with mediums of all kinds. Portable and packed in a sturdy wooden case, this art set …
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Georgia O’Keefe may be best known for her close-up paintings of flowers, but this artist had a wide range of subject matter, style and technique over the span of her years. She was among the first generation of women to …
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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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This type of art focuses on drawing skills, and as such takes time in learning the basics of illustration. Color is secondary to form in a pen and ink drawing, and simply reinforces and fills out the inked in portion …
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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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There are several types of painting mediums, each requiring slightly different techniques in order to best produce a desired look. This holds true with watercolors. To some, watercolor may be a fresh take on painting, as it does not require …
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Watercolors are an excellent introductory medium for aspiring creative people looking to add a new colorful dimension to their art pieces. Guide book techniques talk about the different techniques for advanced watercoloring, but the essence of the processes still revolves …
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A beginning watercolor artist needs to learn how to mix paints, both on the palette, and with layers. Both watercolor painting techniques are used regularly, and becoming adept in both takes practice and experimentation. Working With Color In order to …
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Paints today come in several different types and many varieties. Selecting the best watercolor to purchase can be a daunting task, and one that takes experimentation on the artist’s part. It is not only a matter of purchase price and …
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There are as many hues in a sunset as there are colors of the spectrum. Interpreting the sky at day’s end can be a challenge. Some sunsets are so supernatural that to paint them as you see them would lead …
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Many techniques can be added to an artist’s repertoire. The key is choosing one and devoting the time necessary to be able to execute it effortlessly. Saving The White A watercolor artist must save the white of his paper, as …
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A brush is a highly personal tool and while an experienced artist can make do with just about any old implement, a quality brush will make a job easier and a pleasure to do. Over hundreds of years, basic shapes …
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