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Linen vs Cotton: Unlock the Benefits of Painting on Linen Canvas
You could get a more expensive Belgian linen canvas for painting or there are more budget options available as well.
How to Create a Master Copy Drawing (Composition Sketch) Study
Again my overall focus (that I chose) for my drawing composition was the figure of the woman herself. As you create your own master copy
Why Line Drawing is so Essential – A Painter’s Guide
As a painter, it can be easy to write off line drawing as unimportant. As you might think – it doesn’t allow you to create
What Colors Make Pink & How to Make Shades of Pink Color
It can be fun to experiment with different types of reds to make pink! Next up you will see what colors make pink warmer in
How to Best Use Warm and Cool Colors in Your Art (and Painting in 2023)
Do colors ever make you feel warmer or cooler? Sure they do! If you step into a room filled with yellows and oranges you are
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Hello! I'm Elisabeth Larson Koehler
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