Why It’s Important to Start Your Painting with an Imprimatura
An imprimatura is a very important step of starting a painting. Painters have used it as far back as the middle ages – though it
February 24, 2022
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What Color Harmony is and (Examples) How to Use it in Your Painting
Harmony is often compared to musical consonance. In fact, the dictionary describes harmony as “the simultaneous combination of tones, especially when blended into chords pleasing
November 19, 2021
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Mixing Fall Paint Colors: How to Paint with a Fall Color Palette
The fall color palette is full of golden yellows, brilliant reds and oranges. Which makes mixing fall paint colors, one of the more rewarding undertakings.
September 15, 2021
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How to Find New Painting Inspiration: 11+ Simple Painting Ideas
A common question for many is “what should I paint next?…” That difficulty of thinking of new painting ideas, can at times lead to getting
July 23, 2021
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9+ Best Travel Art Supplies for Painting Artists Who Travel
One of the perks of painting is that all of the necessary materials are fairly portable. This article will guide you through which travel art
July 8, 2021
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Oil Painting Guide for the Complete Beginner – Where to Start?
Are you just entering the world of oil painting? If so, welcome! It might feel intimidating at first with all the new materials (painting comes
July 7, 2021
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5 Oil Painting Tips for Beginners to Make a Great Start
Here are 5 great beginner oil painting tips to make sure you get started off on the right foot. Don’t be afraid to experiment and
June 1, 2021
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How to Paint a Nose (Portrait Painting Tips) with Charts for Mixing Colors
Painting a portrait can sometimes feel intimidating when approaching the portrait as a whole… but what if we could break it down a little bit?
May 12, 2021
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What is Abstract Painting? A Fresh Approach to Painting Abstract Art
When you hear the words abstract art or abstract painting you may typically think of something that does not attempt to represent any kind of
May 6, 2021
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