What is Painting Varnish? What to Know About Varnishes Starting out
Though not a required material to use on your painting. Painting varnish is a great way to protect your painting from dust and UV rays,
November 3, 2022
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How to Paint Alla Prima (Painting Tips and Techniques)
Below you will find the top essential things to keep in mind as you begin alla prima painting! If alla prima painting is new for
July 21, 2022
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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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How to Paint the Ocean: Step by Step Ocean Painting Tutorial
We all love seeing the water and watching the waves crash and move towards the shore. However, when it comes to how to paint the
April 23, 2021
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Features of Digital Painting + Digital Art Tools for Beginners
Digital art and more specifically digital painting, is an emerging art form for creating art digitally. In which you can apply traditional mediums (such as
January 14, 2021
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How to Make a Color Mixing Chart – Color Mixing Guide for Artists
Creating a color mixing chart is a way for artists to study how colors interact with one another. They can be used by those who
January 10, 2021
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The Best Frames for Paintings – Painting Frame Ideas for Your Artwork
Many of us have experienced the sticker shock that happens when going to a framing shop to have one of your pieces of art framed.
November 24, 2020
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Winter Landscape Painting Step by Step Tutorial
Painting a snowy winter landscape can be challenging for a number of reasons. Painting in the cold is hard… You may have experienced the difficulty
November 19, 2020
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Color Wheel for Artists Complete Introduction and Guide
Almost everyone will immediately recognize a color wheel when they see one. Many often have memories of creating one in school during art class –
July 6, 2020
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