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Why You Need to Be Doing MASTER COPY Painting Studies
Painters throughout history have done master copy paintings as a form of learning and developing their skills. It is a powerful way to understand your
What Are Muted Colors & How to Use a Muted Colors Palette
It goes without saying that flashy, loud bright colors often get noticed first and receive more attention over muted colors. It can be easy to
Simplifying What Colors Make Green for Artists
This green color mixing guide, will show you how to make green in detail. Along with what colors make green when mixed. So that you will know exactly how to make the color green that you want to create. Without any further ado, let’s get into what colors make green when mixed together!
How to Make the Color Green (Color Mixing Charts)
This green color mixing guide, will show you how to make green in detail. Along with what colors make green when mixed. So that you will know exactly how to make the color green that you want to create. Without any further ado, let’s get into what colors make green when mixed together!
Diego Velazquez Painting Techniques and Tips
Diego Velazquez is one of the most well respected painters of all time. He has been revered and looked up to for hundreds of years.
How to Paint Sunflowers: Exploring Geometric Shapes and Color
Working with how to paint sunflowers, is a wonderful opportunity to explore the different shapes and colors that this painting subject contains. Van Gogh, helped
Becoming a More Fluid Artist: The Practice of Making Many Starts
It is so easy for artists to become tight and lose a sense of fluidity in their work. This can be especially common for those
What Earth Tone Colors Are & How to Easily Mix Your Own Earth Tones
At face value, earth tone colors might not seem like the most exciting… However, this could not be farther from the truth! If you just
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