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When you hear the words abstract art or abstract painting you may typically think of something that does not attempt to represent any kind of
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.
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
Light and shadow is a central component to painting as it is what makes up the light and dark areas of a work. For example,
Degas Paintings Studies As a painter, it is fascinating to look at the studies and copies past great painters did of their forebearers. Looking at
Many historians agree that the Tudors would not be nearly as famous as they are without the paintings of Hans Holbein the Younger. Originally from
Knowing when to stop painting is one of the most important—and most difficult—skills a painter can learn. I remember one of my teachers saying exactly
How often have you heard the phrase, “Make something original”? It’s a sentiment often repeated in the art world—a push to create something never seen
The new year is a wonderful time to be able to look at a blank slate and write down some artistic goals for yourself. At
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