Are you tired of the same old boring list of drawing ideas that tell you to draw a cat or sketch a house? It’s time for something different, isn’t it? Something that will help you learn how to draw, inspire you to draw something new, and give you real advice as to what you should …
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Painting is an amazing hobby. It’s a relaxing yet still a way to harness your creative energy into something productive. If you take it seriously enough and learn the proper painting techniques, you can even turn it into a viable side hustle! But an important aspect of painting that isn’t often discussed is the various …
What colors make orange? The quick answer is: red and yellow make orange. However, the quick answer misses a lot of nuance. Not all oranges are the same. Sure, if you want a brilliant, perfect orange, mix the primary colors red and yellow. You will create the perfect secondary color orange. However, this method completely …
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Not every artist needs everything on this list, but each one of these gifts is designed to enable your artist loved one to take their flavor of visual expression to the next level. Not only are these the brands and products that the professionals use at the top of their field, but they’re also jaw-dropping …
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If you’re a visual addict like me, then I’ll bet you know exactly what this title is talking about. But if you’re new to ASMR for your eyeballs, well, welcome to a little thing I like to call: art. Heh. But no, seriously, a lot of times what I enjoy about something is watching the …
What Should I Paint? What should I paint? A poem. A duck. A penguin in flight. Other birds. Fresh-baked bread. Children’s toys. Aquarium creaturescapes. Many identical objects cluttered together in weird discordant harmony. Anyone you can trick into sitting still long enough. Your reflection. Dammit, maybe I shouldn’t have given away all those …
A still life painting is one of the first things you learn how to paint in art class. Learning the proper still life painting techniques will help you master the fundamentals of art, whether you decide to move on to other styles such as portrait art, landscapes, or even abstract. Still lifes are paintings that …
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As you explore your artistic style, there are thousands of little decisions that you need to make. If you make the decision to experiment with watercolors, an important consideration is what type of watercolor paper to use. It’s not as simple as with oil painting, where you can just grab a canvas, sketch a design, …
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Whether you’re looking for design ideas, creative ideas, painting ideas, or color schemes, you’ve come to the right place. There are so many paint techniques out there that it can be confusing. That’s not a bad thing, really, but it can be hard to find that one thing that works for you. You might like …
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No matter what type or style of art it is you’re interested in making, it’s hard to know where to start. You have all this excitement pent up from wanting to create, and it can be frustrating that your skills don’t line up with that excitement. This guide to painting for beginners will help you …
