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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Linen vs Cotton: Unlock the Benefits of Painting on Linen Canvas
When painting on canvas the material of the surface you use is just as important as the paints you choose. It heavily influences the overall
May 8, 2023
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How to (Store Oil Paint on Your Palette) Keep Your Paints from Drying out
A question I often receive is: how do you stop the oil paints (on your palette) from drying out between painting sessions? Knowing how to
April 7, 2023
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What Colors Make Pink & How to Make Shades of Pink Color
You will undoubtedly stumble upon pink very often while painting. Therefore, it is extremely useful to not only know how to make pink in its
March 13, 2023
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How to Best Use Warm and Cool Colors in Your Art (and Painting in 2023)
Do colors ever make you feel warmer or cooler? Sure they do! If you step into a room filled with yellows and oranges you are
March 13, 2023
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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
February 21, 2023
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What Colors Make Red & How to Make Shades of Red [Color Mixing Guide]
Red is a primary color, so you cannot mix your own pure red color. However, you can create (by mixing) a variety of different shades
February 19, 2023
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Mixing Skin Tones: How to Mix Different Skin Tone Colors
Mixing skin tones can seem daunting at first. However, once you understand a few skin tone color mixing basics. You’ll have the ability to move
February 15, 2023
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