Why Portrait Paintings Still Matter Today
Today, anyone with a smartphone can snap a portrait in seconds, why does portrait painting still matter? What can a painting capture that a photograph
May 20, 2025
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How to Paint a Nose (Portrait Painting Tips) with Charts for Mixing Colors
Painting a portrait can sometimes feel intimidating when approaching the portrait as a whole… but what if we could break it down a little bit?
May 12, 2021
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Caravaggio Portrait Painting Tutorial of The Musicians
A great way to learn more about painting and improve your skills is to study paintings! I don’t mean just looking at paintings but actually
February 23, 2021
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Watercolor Portrait Painting Tutorial – Painting with Watercolors for Beginners
I love working with watercolor paints and learning more about painting in watercolors. This watercolor portrait tutorial, will help to show how to approach painting
May 15, 2020
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Step by Step Oil Portrait Painting and Master Copy
One of the best ways to learn and develop oil portrait painting techniques is by doing a master copy. As it provides you with a
November 14, 2019
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The Most Important Decisions Happen Early in a Painting
The most important and impressionable stage of a painting is the beginning. It is at this stage that you are building the foundation of the
March 5, 2026
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Why Having Creative Limitations in Oil Painting Can Actually Help
When I am presented with too many options, even if they are all good, I tend to freeze. There is a subtle fear that I
February 19, 2026
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Finishing a Painting
How do you know if a painting is “finished”? This can be a big looming question for artists, as it can often be difficult to
June 24, 2025
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Chiaroscuro in Painting: What it is and How to Paint Your Own
Chiaroscuro in painting, is the use of use of strong contrasts between light and dark. The term is often used by Artists and art historians
April 30, 2025
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