How to Paint Clouds Step by Step Tutorial
Learning how to paint clouds requires practice and some imagination. I am not one who typically likes “how to” approaches to painting, as there never
August 25, 2020
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How To Gesso Canvas – Step By Step Gesso Painting Tutorial
When teaching painting classes, I always get interest from students who want to learn how to gesso their own canvas. Therefore, I have outlined the
August 20, 2020
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What Colors Make Purple & How to Make Shades of Purple Color
There are so many different shades of purple! Knowing how to best make purple and what colors to mix to create it, is an absolute
July 22, 2020
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How to Sketch Out a Painting and Create a Painting Sketch
Do you wonder how to go about actually starting your painting? What steps to take to bring it beyond a blank canvas? Well, you are
July 9, 2020
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How to Paint a Night Sky Tips & Night Sky Painting Tutorial
The allure of painting a night sky has been with us ever since the invention of painting. Nature in general has mesmerized artists from the
June 26, 2020
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How To Draw Clouds – Drawing Clouds with Charcoal
Learn how to draw clouds with this step by step tutorial! Cloud drawing can be one of the most satisfying subjects to draw as they
June 16, 2020
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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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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
May 8, 2020
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How to Draw a Portrait Sketch Tutorial
The thought of drawing a portrait sketch often comes with a feeling of intimidation. In fact, anything to do with drawing a person can be
April 30, 2020
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