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8 Great Acrylic Painting Tips for Beginners

Buying Paint It is best to invest in good quality materials when it comes to acrylic painting. You may be restricted by a budget, but

February 21, 2020 20 Comments

6 Great How to Use Soft Pastels Drawing Techniques

I absolutely love soft pastel drawing, and have been hooked ever since I started using them! I could not recommend the medium more. There is

February 18, 2020 9 Comments

11 Beginner Watercolor Painting Techniques & Useful Tips

Watercolor is a wonderful medium. It can be tricky, but it is well worth the time you invest into learning easy watercolor painting techniques. It

February 3, 2020 12 Comments

Painting With Color and Light – Color Shading Light & Shadow Techniques

Light and shadow is a central component to painting as it is what makes up the light and dark areas of a work. For example,

February 2, 2020 2 Comments

Best Drawing Books for Learning How to Draw

Drawing books are not all created equal. Here is a list of some of my favorite books that have helped me to improve my drawing

January 17, 2020 6 Comments

Discover the Best Painting Easels (Based on Your Needs)

Explore a curated selection of 10 different types of painting easels tailored to individual artist preferences. Discover the ideal easel that complements your unique painting

January 17, 2020 3 Comments

Unveiling the Artistry of Caravaggio and His Mastery of Chiaroscuro

Caravaggio, born Michele Angelo Merigi da Caravaggio, is renowned for his mastery in blending lifelike human portrayal with striking lighting effects. The dramatic illumination in

January 15, 2020 10 Comments

How to Paint Fog and Mist for Landscape Paintings

Transient effects can seem somewhat mysterious. Especially when it comes to figuring out how to paint fog and mist! However, like most things, painting fog

January 13, 2020 17 Comments

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