Important Hans Holbein (Paintings and Drawings) Techniques
It wasn’t until seeing a very small portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger, that I really began paying attention. It completely stopped me in my
August 11, 2022
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What Colors Make Gray and How to Make Shades of Gray Color
Gray is a neutral color or what is called an ‘achromatic color’. Which literally means that it is a color without color. The color gray
August 6, 2022
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How to Paint Alla Prima (Painting Tips and Techniques)
Below you will find the top essential things to keep in mind as you begin alla prima painting! If alla prima painting is new for
July 21, 2022
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How to Paint Light and Reflection in Glass Painting Tutorial
Learning how to paint light reflections in glass, water or shiny objects can be a little scary! Mostly, because it looks complicated and confusing… Especially
June 29, 2022
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What are Secondary Colors? How to Mix Them and More!
Secondary colors are a vital part of learning how color works together. By understanding what secondary colors are, how to mix them and what colors
June 25, 2022
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Best Paint Brushes for Oil Painting (and Acrylics)
In this article we explore some of the best paint brushes for oil painting, as well as acrylics. There are many different types of paint
June 9, 2022
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Complete Guide to the Importance of Tonal Values in Art
The definition of tonal values in art is how light or dark something is on a scale of white to black. White is the lightest
May 18, 2022
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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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Best Oil Paints for Professional and Beginner Oil Painting Artists
There are so many different oil paint brands available! It can be overwhelming to choose (and know) the best oil paints for what you need.
March 11, 2022
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