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One of the greatest strengths of oil painting is also its biggest frustration—oil paints dry slowly. Though this does allow for beautiful blending and extended
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
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
Every artist runs into painting pitfalls—especially when starting out. However, some mistakes happen so often they seem almost inevitable. The good news? Once you know
When you look at an incredible painting, what’s one of the first things you notice? Chances are, it’s the colors. Color combinations can elevate a
Saturated colors are the lifeblood of many captivating artworks, they can create visual intensity and often making a bold statement. But here’s the thing—while these
Painting is hard! I have many frustrating memories from when I was first learning to paint. If you are just starting out, chances are that
When you stand in front of a painting at an art museum, it’s natural to lean in and focus on what you’re looking at. Is
Imagine stepping back in time into a Renaissance painter’s workshop and learning their lessons and methods firsthand. When I learned of ‘A Treatise of Painting’
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