Chiaroscuro in Painting – What it is and How to Paint Your Own
Chiaroscuro in painting, is the use of use of strong contrasts between light and dark. The term is often used by Artists and art historians
May 8, 2020 1 Comment
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What Colors Make Orange & How to Make the Color Orange
The Color orange is a very important color on every painter’s palette. It is used in many different varieties of color mixtures. So, it is
May 6, 2020 No Comments
Watercolor Painting Tutorial – Step by Step Painting Lemons
Getting started with watercolor painting When just getting started learning how to use watercolors, it can be a little daunting knowing how to to create
April 24, 2020 2 Comments
Painting with a Limited Palette
A limited palette is when the colors used for a painting are limited to the bare essentials. Using such a palette can be incredibly helpful
April 20, 2020 No Comments
Wood Art Panels For Painting – Complete Guide For Artists
Wood art panels for painting are supports which create a surface that you can lay your painting down on. There are quite a few different
April 12, 2020 No Comments
Painting skin tones with attention to color temperature
I have always had a fascination with painting the human figure and mixing different colors for painting skin tones. Along with using color temperature to
March 12, 2020 10 Comments
How to Make the Color Black – Shades of Black Color Mixing Guide
As a painting artist, did you know that you do not have to buy a tube of black color paint? Did you also know that
March 6, 2020 6 Comments
8 Great Acrylic Painting Tips for Beginners
Buying Paint It is best to invest in good quality materials when it comes to acrylic painting. You may be restricted by a budget, but
February 21, 2020 6 Comments
How to Paint Clouds in Watercolor: A Watercolor Painting Tutorial
Learn how to paint clouds in watercolor in this step by step watercolor painting tutorial! Clouds are one of the most fun subjects to paint.
February 15, 2020 2 Comments
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