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Art is often a deeply personal expression, and it can be difficult to find the right name for your work. It’s important when naming art that it accurately and authentically represents what you have made. A good name can help people connect with your work and appreciate it more. The power of names – the…
People want to learn how to draw birds, but they don’t know where to start. Drawing birds can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right instructions, anyone can do it! In this guide, we will take you through 5 easy steps to drawing a beautiful bird. We’ll start with the basics…
Learning how to draw a sphere on paper can be difficult for kids and beginners if you don’t have the right instructions to follow. When it comes to drawing spheres, many guides show you the most complicated way to do it. This can make it difficult for kids and beginners who are just starting out….
Many people feel like they can’t create art because they don’t have any natural talent. This couldn’t be further from the truth! You don’t need to be born with a brush in your hand to make beautiful flower art. All it takes is some inspiration, and the right ideas to help you get started. Abstract…
We’ve put together this helpful guide full of inspirational pencil drawing ideas that anyone can try. These drawings are perfect for beginners, and you can experiment with different techniques and mediums to expand your skills. Here are the 25 pencil drawing ideas you should try A simple leaf or flower Drawing a simple leaf or…
The use of texture in watercolor painting can really add an interesting element to your painting but it is often overlooked because most artists do not know how to achieve this effect. Without texture, your watercolor paintings can appear flat and one-dimensional. Can watercolor have texture? Yes, watercolor can have texture if you know what…
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…
Most artists will naturally thin acrylic paint with a liberal amount of tap water and they are happy with life. In most cases that works. The problem is, when you are creating a high quality artwork using high quality materials you want to ensure your acrylic paint will be thinned out the right way, so…
Grisaille is a painting technique that uses monochromatic shades of grey to create the illusion of three-dimensionality. This effect was often used by artists during the Renaissance period to create lifelike portraits and scenes. Grisaille can also be used for more abstract purposes, such as creating a sense of depth or atmosphere in a painting….
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…
If you want to get paid for commissions you are going to have to take a deposit upfront. Period. This proves the client is ready to make a financial commitment to the artist and will weed out any time wasters who do not plan on paying an artist. I usually take a 50% deposit upfront….