How to Paint Light and Reflection in Glass Painting Tutorial
Learning how to paint light reflections or shiny objects can be a little scary! Mostly because it looks complicated and confusing. Especially when we have
March 17, 2021 4 Comments
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Inspirational Artistic Goals for Artists in 2021
A new year is a wonderful time to be able to look at a blank slate and write down some artistic goals for yourself. At
January 3, 2021 9 Comments
How to Paint a Rose Step by Step Tutorial
I am fortunate to have a few rose bushes in my backyard. Unfortunately…a few of the bushes suffered under large falling tree branches from storms
January 11, 2020 4 Comments
Painting Ideas
A common question for many is “what should I paint next”? The difficulty of thinking of painting ideas can at times lead to not painting
July 23, 2021 2 Comments
The Purpose of a Thumbnail Sketch and How to Easily Draw Your Own
A thumbnail sketch is a small quick drawing that can help you to plan out a, larger painting or drawing. They are especially useful for
July 16, 2021 2 Comments
9+ Best Travel Art Supplies for Painting Artists Who Travel
One of the perks of painting is that all of the necessary materials are fairly portable. This article will guide you through which travel art
July 8, 2021 4 Comments
Oil Painting Guide for the Complete Beginner – Where to Start?
Are you just entering the world of oil painting? If so, welcome! It might feel intimidating at first with all the new materials (painting comes
July 7, 2021 4 Comments
What Colors Make Brown and How to Best Make Brown Color
Contents1 What colors make brown2 How to make brown mixing complementary colors3 What two colors make brown3.1 Orange and blue mixed together3.2 What color does
July 6, 2021 2 Comments
How to Paint Sunflowers: Painting with Different Shades of Yellow Color
Contents1 How to Start Your Sunflower Painting2 Mixing Your First Three Spots of Color2.1 Starting with a light yellow color value2.2 Adding a medium value
June 13, 2021 6 Comments
5 Oil Painting Tips for Beginners to Make a Great Start
Here are 5 great beginner oil painting tips to make sure you get started off on the right foot. Don’t be afraid to experiment and
June 1, 2021 4 Comments
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 8 Comments
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 12 Comments
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