March 19, 2022
Oil Painting Surfaces: Everything You Need to Get Started

Oil paint is a very versatile medium that sticks to many different types of surfaces. However, depending on your painting style and goals as an oil painter, some surfaces are better than others. Let's dive in and take a look at some different surfaces for oil painting and give you all the information you need […]

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January 19, 2022
Resin 101: Introduction To Creating Resin Art

Creating artwork with resin can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be if you know the basics. Are you looking for a DIY project related to art and craft? Something enticing, colorful, and unique? This article will fulfill your curiosity, and after you’ve finished reading, you’ll get to know how to create your epoxy […]

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January 11, 2022
Bad Smelling Oil Paint-And What To Do About It

One of the biggest reasons I hear about why people don't want to paint in oils is because of the fumes and or toxicity. This always surprises me because in reality, good, quality oil paint is no more toxic than watercolor or acrylic, and it doesn't have to smell bad. In this article, I'll discuss […]

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December 6, 2021
Seven Secrets for Good Tree Paintings

In most landscape paintings, trees are usually the center of interest or at least a strong element in the scene. Their variety of shapes, not just among different species, but among how they are arranged, can enhance any landscape painting. However, poorly-painted trees can be the number one reason for failed landscape paintings. Among beginning […]

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November 3, 2021
Eight Secrets for Good Sunset Paintings

Painting sunsets is something many artists enjoy doing. The beautiful, intense colors, simplified foreground, and dramatic clouds beckon us to pick up our brushes and make our best attempts to capture that gorgeous but fleeting moment. However, there are many mistakes that beginning and even seasoned artists can make that will ruin their sunset paintings. […]

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May 16, 2021
How to Make the Color Black Without Black Paint

Black is probably the most controversial color an artist can have on their palette. Some artists swear by it and wouldn't dare paint without it, other artists will have nothing to do with it. We are going to explore the topic of the color black in painting and how to mix the color black without […]

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March 31, 2021
Giving Your Oil Painting That Glossy Look

There are many different reasons artists choose to paint with oil paint. While numerous blending capabilities, longer working time, rich, and deep colors are some of the reasons, a glossy finish is one of the most popular. But just because you are painting with oils doesn't mean you will have glossy results. So how do […]

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March 10, 2021
12 Ways on How to Thin Oil Paint

For artists, there are a number of ways to thin oil paint. However, the best thinning method will depend on how thin you want to make your paint, your painting technique, and how much gloss you want to achieve. So what are some of the best ways to thin oil paint? Thinning oil paint with […]

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February 16, 2021
Drawing with Charcoal Powder

Charcoal powder is a very exciting and versatile medium that can create a number of different effects. But it can also be pretty messy if you are not careful. Let look at some different ways of drawing with charcoal powder. Background Effects with Powdered Charcoal Powdered charcoal is one of my favorite ways of creating […]

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February 2, 2021
What Is Needed for Charcoal Drawing?

Charcoal is considered to be the oldest drawing medium in the world. Charred sticks were used to make marks on ancient cave walls. Despite this being the most primitive medium, there are an array of additional tools that make this enduring medium very modern. So let's look at a list of items that are needed […]

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