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
Learning to oil paint by doing a ‘master copy’ is one of the best ways to learn how to paint. It helps you along in
November 14, 2019
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Composition in Painting: How to Create Better Painting Compositions
The best paintings are those that have a strong composition. But what is composition in painting? Composition is the arrangement of elements in a work
March 25, 2022
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How to Choose the Best Artist Lighting for Your Painting Studio
When it comes to your artist studio one of the most important things to consider is lighting. Good artist lighting for painting is essential for
December 15, 2021
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How to Find New Painting Inspiration: 11+ Simple Painting Ideas
A common question for many is “what should I paint next?…” That difficulty of thinking of new painting ideas, can at times lead to getting
July 23, 2021
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What is Abstract Painting? A Fresh Approach to Painting Abstract Art
When you hear the words abstract art or abstract painting you may typically think of something that does not attempt to represent any kind of
May 6, 2021
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Warm and Cool Colors in Art and Painting: Detailed Guide
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
February 10, 2021
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