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The word intaglio comes from the Italian intagliare, which means “to engrave”. In printmaking, intaglio is a family of processes in which an image is incised or cut into a plate. The ink resides in the grooves and is transferred to paper when the plate and paper are passed through a printing press. Intaglio techniques…
A focal point in art ensures your artwork has a place that demands the attention of the viewer which you can then guide the viewer around the artwork using the principles of design. Keep reading to learn why. Focal point art definition A focal point is the part of an artwork that first attracts the…
It’s hard to find information about what it takes to be an art model, how much they make and the benefits and challenges to the job. Posing for artists can be a very rewarding experience, but it’s not always easy to know where to start or what to expect. Our article covers everything you need…
An imprimatura is a thin, transparent layer of paint that is applied to the surface before painting. This initial coat helps to create a uniform ground and provides a base for the subsequent layers of paint. It is an Italian word that loosely means “first paint layer”, like a primer but not opaque. Why is…
Guess what? I’m a colorblind artist and I’m sure you’ve heard that colorblindness makes it difficult to see colors the way other people do. This is true, and because of this many people believe that they cannot be artists. This part is not true! There are many ways to create beautiful art, even if you are…
In simple terms, artist block is similar to writer’s block. It is when an artist is unable to produce any new art and can’t seem to find a way out of their situation. Our world is filled with artist blocks, as I mentioned earlier all creative types such as artists, writers, musicians etc suffer from…
Lightfastness means that the light your artwork absorbs won’t cause it to fade. That’s why lightfast paint is an essential ingredient for artists working on long-term projects, especially those involving light. Light can have a negative effect on pigment colors, making them fade over time. As light passes through the transparent layers of oil or…
To be honest, I’m an artist, and I didn’t know what substrate meant, and sometimes even I don’t know which painting substrate to use. What’s the difference between canvas, gessoed canvas, linen, watercolor paper? Which one should I use? What kind of paint can be used on each surface? And how much do each cost…
Alla Prima Painting is a technique used by artists who are looking for fast results and need only one session per artwork. It’s perfect if you don’t have much spare time and still want to make something beautiful! There are no rules with this approach so feel free to experiment with colors, textures, and more!…
The technique of scumbling is a painting process that involves applying paint with the brush over an existing layer to create a blurring effect that blends color, light and shade effects. Scumbling is indeed a painting technique, scumbling consists of applying paint with the hand’s brush over an existing layer. It is a bit like…
Stippling is a technique that has been around for centuries. The Italian engraver Giulio Campagnola is credited as the inventor of stippling as an artform but its true origin is actually unknown. Stippling art is a method of drawing that is a bit like engraving and pointillism done with a pen, ink, or pencil. The…
Sad paintings are a thing. I know it’s weird, but they really are everywhere. You see them in homes and businesses all over the world. They’re hanging on the walls of people who don’t even like sad things or have anything to do with clowns or little girls in fields. So what gives? 7 Original…