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Explore a collection of art articles consisting of various art techniques, painting and drawing tutorials, helpful artist resources, master painting breakdowns and how to guides with step by step demonstrations. You will also discover a vast range of art articles that delve into different medium applications such as; oil painting, how to paint with watercolors, acrylic paints, soft pastels, charcoal drawing, pencil drawing, silverpoint and many others!

Step by Step Oil Portrait Painting and Master Copy

Oil Portrait Painting and Why Do Master Copies? Learning to oil paint by doing a ‘master copy’ is one of the best ways to learn

November 14, 2019 3 Comments

All About Vermeer’s Palette

If you open a color catalog of almost any oil paint manufacturer in operation today you will probably find over 100 pigments available. This was

November 9, 2019 8 Comments

8 Winter Paintings That Will Inspire You

Winter is not the typical time of year that painters head out to do landscape painting. Anyone who has tried would probably be quick to

November 8, 2019 No Comments

All about edges in art and painting (with video)

Edges in art and painting Edges in art and painting are some of the most important aspects in an artist’s work. It may not seem

November 6, 2019 3 Comments

4 Painting Tools For Artists – That 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, 2019 3 Comments

Alla Prima Painting Tips (wet on wet)

What is Alla Prima Painting? Alla Prima and premier coup painting are Italian and French words meaning ‘first attempt’. A word used to describe a

October 31, 2019 1 Comment

Ultimate Brush Guide For Oil Painting

About Oil Paint Brushes There is quite a variety of different brushes available for oil painters. All of them serve a variety of different purposes.

October 28, 2019 1 Comment

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Painting Composition In Art – 9 Tips For A Great Setup

The importance of painting composition Good painting, will not make up for a bad painting composition. Which makes composition in art an important element to

October 24, 2019 No Comments

Seascape Painting Tips for How to Paint a Seascape

How to paint a seascape Seascape painting is a difficult subject to master. Water is constantly changing and the sea or ocean will never stand

October 22, 2019 No Comments