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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How to Paint a Rose Step by Step Tutorial
I am fortunate to have a few rose bushes in my backyard. Unfortunately…a few of the bushes suffered under large falling tree branches from storms
January 11, 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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Step by Step Oil Portrait Painting and Master Copy
Learning to oil paint by doing a ‘master copy’ is one of the best ways to learn how to paint. It helps you along in
November 14, 2019
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