Tonal Value Drawing Techniques: How to Create a Value Study
Tonal values serve as a cornerstone in both painting and drawing, playing a pivotal role in creating a realistic sense of light and depth. By
October 13, 2023
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What is Form in Art: Understanding Its Role and Why It’s Important
The concept of form in art, is one of the most fundamental elements of painting. As it is the construction of an object, figure, or
October 6, 2023
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Discover the 4 Directions of Light in Art and How Best to Use Them
Light is one of the most central and important aspects to a painting. And the light directions you use in your work has an enormous
September 26, 2023
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How to Master the Art of Quick Sketching (3 Key Points of Focus)
Quick sketching is an essential skill to incorporate into your process as an artist. Sketching as a whole, helps to develop compositions and designs. But
August 15, 2023
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What is a Motif in Art? Unveiling the Power of a Good Motif
Choosing the right motif for your painting can make or break its success. It’s a crucial decision that requires a deeper understanding of what a
July 3, 2023
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Mastering the Art of ‘How to Simplify’ Values in Your Painting
We often hear the phrase ‘the simpler, the better’, this could not be more true when it comes to creating tonal values in painting and
June 6, 2023
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Painting What You See: How to Develop Your Eye as an Artist
One of my favorite aspects of painting is that it broadens my view of the world more than anything else. This is because I continually
June 2, 2023
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How to Create a Master Copy Drawing (Composition Sketch) Study
Do you want to deepen your understanding of composition and see how the masters do it? Creating a master copy drawing, is one of the
May 1, 2023
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Why Line Drawing is so Essential – A Painter’s Guide
As a painter, it can be easy to write off line drawing as unimportant. As you might think – it doesn’t allow you to create
April 13, 2023
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