What Colors Make Pink & How to Make Shades of Pink Color
It can be fun to experiment with different types of reds to make pink! Next up you will see what colors make pink warmer in
April 19, 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
This is not an exhaustive list but rather a curated list of some of the best oil paints you can purchase for what you need!
March 11, 2022
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The Importance of Roman Fresco Painting in Art History
What is fresco painting? Roman fresco paintings were made using a technique called… well… fresco! Fresco is a painting technique involving the application of pigment
March 2, 2022
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Why It’s Important to Start Your Painting with an Imprimatura
What is an imprimatura? Imprimatura is italian for ‘first paint layer’ as it is the first layer of your painting. It is a monochrome
February 24, 2022
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7 Painting Habit Tips to Help You Start a Consistent Painting Habit
Start by building painting habits Painting consistently doesn’t mean you have to paint all the time for multiple hours in a day… Having a regular
January 13, 2022
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What are Complementary Colors? How to Use them in Your Painting
Complementary colors are incredibly important and useful when it comes to color mixing and painting. Understanding how they work will help you to not just
January 5, 2022
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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
The Primary Color Wheel Colors You Can Mix Using Primary Colors How to Mix Primary Colors and Secondary Colors Primary colors have a central role
December 6, 2021
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