Three point perspective drawing is an essential skill to aspiring artists. From buildings to landscapes and even still life subject matter, understanding how to draw in three point perspective will make drawing much easier!
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Why I Don’t Paint From Photos
“Tea Time” – Oil Painting Still Life Tutorial (video series)
Welcome! You’re probably arriving here from “Tea Time” my 5 part video series on how to paint a still life using oil paints.
Balancing a Handheld Palette
If you make a wooden palette or buy one available from your art supply store you might find that it is not quite balanced on your forearm and wrist. Today I’ll show you how you can make a counterbalance for your handheld palette to make holding the palette way more comfortable!
Earth Colors Matter
Why some “earth tone” paints are irreplaceable to a painter. Some of this may surprise you but it’s imperative you understand the important role these colors play in an artists paint kit.
Continue ReadingAn Introduction to Munsell Color
Interested in learning how to master color? Find out why Munsell Color Charts can drastically help you as an artist not only understand color better but gain predictable results when mixing your paints!
Palette Knife – Quick Guide to Mixing Paint
Want to learn how to use a palette knife? Here’s a palette knife tutorial for getting the most out of your painting sessions and learning the basics of paint mixing.Continue Reading
One Point Perspective
Are you are a beginner artist and looking to add some depth to your drawings? One point perspective is an important first step to making parts of your drawing look 3D.
Oil Painting for Beginners
Looking for some beginner oil painting tips? The following is a comprehensive oil painting tutorial which will help novices make sense of the various oil painting materials and techniques. Which thinner to use? What are mediums for? How to clean my brushes? It’s all here!
Elements of Art
Today you’ll learn precisely what the elements of art are and how these basic ingredients are used to create a work of art. You’ll start off with a basic list format and ultimately be taken through a multitude of examples including tons of shareable graphics. I’m also going to share my opinions on why I believe the most widely accepted wisdom in this field needs a slight change.
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