Diego Velazquez Painting Techniques and Tips
Diego Velazquez is one of the most well respected painters of all time. He has been revered and looked up to for hundreds of years.
September 12, 2024
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What Earth Tone Colors Are & How to Easily Mix Your Own Earth Tones
At face value, earth tone colors might not seem like the most exciting… However, this could not be farther from the truth! If you just
August 16, 2024
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City Drawing Sketch with Realistic Value Drawing Tips
Many artists who I talk with are very interested in learning how to paint better but often times may or may not be as interested
August 1, 2024
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Tonal Value Drawing Techniques: How to Create a Value Study
Tonal values serve as a cornerstone in both painting and drawing, playing a pivotal role in creating a realistic sense of light and depth. By
October 13, 2023
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How to Create a Master Copy Drawing (Composition Sketch) Study
Do you want to deepen your understanding of composition and see how the masters do it? Creating a master copy drawing, is one of the
May 1, 2023
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Why Line Drawing is so Essential – A Painter’s Guide
As a painter, it can be easy to write off line drawing as unimportant. As you might think – it doesn’t allow you to create
April 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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Important Hans Holbein (Paintings and Drawings) Techniques
It wasn’t until seeing a very small portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger, that I really began paying attention. It completely stopped me in my
August 11, 2022
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Complete Guide to the Importance of Tonal Values in Art
The definition of tonal values in art is how light or dark something is on a scale of white to black. White is the lightest
May 18, 2022
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