How to Set Artistic Goals for Artists in 2022 [Updated]
A new year is a wonderful time to be able to look at a blank slate and write down some artistic goals for yourself. At
December 30, 2021
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How to Choose the Best Artist Lighting for Your Painting Studio
When it comes to your artist studio one of the most important things to consider is lighting. Good artist lighting for painting is essential for
December 15, 2021
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What are Primary Colors? Here’s How to Use them in Your Painting
Contents of this ArticleThe Primary Color WheelColors You Can Mix Using Primary ColorsHow to Mix Primary Colors and Secondary ColorsPrimary Color Blue and Secondary Color
December 6, 2021
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What Color Harmony is and (Examples) How to Use it in Your Painting
Harmony is often compared to musical consonance. In fact, the dictionary describes harmony as “the simultaneous combination of tones, especially when blended into chords pleasing
November 19, 2021
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What Colors Make Yellow and How to Make Shades of Yellow Color
Yellow is another one of the primary colors, which means you cannot mix your own “pure” yellow, since it is a primary color. However, there
November 11, 2021
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4 Painting Tools for Artists to Help Simplify What You See
It is important to simplify while painting. First, you need to be able to simplify what you see to be able to translate it into
November 2, 2021
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Fall Painting Ideas and How to Paint with Fall Colors
The fall season is replete with painting ideas and inspiration. Leaves change color and the deep warm autumnal colors make their appearance all around us.
October 27, 2021
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What Colors Make Red & How to Make Shades of Red [Color Mixing Guide]
Red is a primary color, so you cannot mix your own pure red color. However, you can create (by mixing) a variety of different shades
October 8, 2021
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Mixing Fall Paint Colors: How to Paint with a Fall Color Palette
The fall color palette is full of golden yellows, brilliant reds and oranges. Which makes mixing fall paint colors, one of the more rewarding undertakings.
September 15, 2021
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