Mastering the Art of ‘How to Simplify’ Values in Your Painting
We often hear the phrase ‘the simpler, the better’, this could not be more true when it comes to creating tonal values in painting and
June 6, 2023
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Linen vs Cotton: Unlock the Benefits of Painting on Linen Canvas
When painting on canvas the material of the surface you use is just as important as the paints you choose. It heavily influences the overall
May 8, 2023
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How to Best Use Warm and Cool Colors in Your Art (and Painting in 2023)
Do colors ever make you feel warmer or cooler? Sure they do! If you step into a room filled with yellows and oranges you are
March 13, 2023
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Painting Skin Tones and the Importance of Color Temperature
Painting skin tones is one of the most challenging aspects in painting. In part, because (with skin of our own) we often have a certain
February 11, 2023
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Oil Painting vs Acrylic Painting: What Makes them Different
Learning the differences of oil painting vs acrylic is important for several reasons. Primarily, the more we understand the mediums with which we paint, the
February 3, 2023
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How to Create a Good Figure Ground Relationship in Your Art and Painting
The figure ground relationship in a painting is very crucial and important. Though you might be wondering what is a figure ground relationship? In art
December 8, 2022
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7 Realism Painting Tips to Help You Create More Realistic Paintings
Realism painting is all about capturing the essence of a scene or object. To do this, you need to train yourself to see in a
November 17, 2022
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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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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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