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
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Caravaggio the Painter- a Closer look at his Life and Art
Caravaggio the painter’s full name was Michele Angelo Merigi da Caravaggio, however, we will just refer to him as Caravaggio. His paintings combine an incredibly
January 15, 2020
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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
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Finishing a Painting
What to do before finishing a painting? This can be a big looming question in painting as it can often be difficult to know when
December 21, 2019
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Painting Technique Tips from Velazquez
Velazquez will always be a painters painter. For centuries, artists have been studying his technique and the masterful way he used paint. This post will
December 11, 2019
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How to Paint a Landscape: Step by Step Landscape Painting Tutorial
Figuring out how to paint a landscape can be difficult, especially if you have not done it very much… However, by knowing and understanding how
December 5, 2019
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How To Paint a Starry Sky Painting
I recently received a commission to paint the Bethlehem star in a night sky depicting the time of Christ’s birth along with the backdrop of
December 2, 2019
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Ultimate Beginning Painting Guide
Introduction To Painting Painting is hard! I have many frustrating memories from when I was first learning to paint. If you are just starting out,
November 21, 2019
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Vermeer’s Painting Techniques
Vermeer’s painting techniques in regards to surfaces One of the most important aspects in Vermeer’s painting techniques is the surface he used. Out of Vermeer’s
November 19, 2019
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