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Visual hierarchy is not something that is talked about very often in painting instruction—but it has a really large impact on how a painting is
When it comes to oil painting surfaces we usually always think of gessoed linen canvas or wood. However, it is also possible to paint on
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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