Spots of Color in Painting: What They Are & Why They’re Important
As a painter it is important to see in terms of spots of color – this how all of the old master painters of the
January 24, 2023
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How to Set Artistic Goals for Artists in 2023 [Updated]
Making artistic goals requires some time and processing. This is an important step of goal making as it requires you to think through what you
January 1, 2023
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8 Winter Painting Ideas that Will Inspire You
Winter Landscapes by E.M. Saniga E.M. Saniga is an American painter who presents a naturalistic yet mysterious vision of reality. Below are two Winter landscapes
December 11, 2022
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How to Create a Good Figure Ground Relationship in Your Art and Painting
Assess your subject’s surroundings In order to create good figure ground relationships in a painting. It is important to pay attention to where there is
December 8, 2022
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7 Realism Painting Tips to Help You Create More Realistic Paintings
Let’s say you are painting an apple sitting on a table. If you paint the apple with the mindset that you are painting it to
November 17, 2022
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Easy Watercolor Landscape Painting Tutorial for Beginners
This watercolor landscape painting has hills at the horizon line. Mix blue with some alizarin crimson to create a purple color. Then mix a little
November 10, 2022
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What is Painting Varnish? What to Know About Varnishes Starting out
In this article we will be focusing in on picture varnishes, which are varnishes you can use for the final coat of a painting. It
November 3, 2022
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Types of Oils for Painting and the Best Oils for You
Types of oils for painting There are different categories of oil types that every painter should know about: Drying oils: these are the most common
October 24, 2022
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Landscape Painting Ideas to Help You Stay Inspired
Another way to create depth in your landscape painting is with value and color temperature. Lighter values tend to recede back in space, while darker
October 16, 2022
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