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Painting Hair – The Unique Challenge

Everything has its own challenge when painting, but there is no challenge quite as unique as when painting hair. When painting hair, an artist has to consider avoiding the stringy look. They should keep the masses simple. They need to … Continue reading →

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Vincent van Gogh’s Drawings

What is drawing? It is working oneself through an invisible iron wall that seems to stand between what one feels and what one can do~Vincent van Gogh As with all his art, Vincent van Gogh brought to his drawings a … Continue reading →

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Where to Find Art Jobs to Help Get You Started

“What are some of the ways I can earn money from my art?” This question is asked by many artists, not just students of art. Many talented artists would prefer to make a little money on the side with their … Continue reading →

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When Visually Defining Form

When visually attempting to define form, value plays the greater part in its representation and perception. The illusion of three-dimensionality is created by the contrast of lighter values next to the darker ones. This is necessary to portray believable forms. … Continue reading →

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Finishing My Latest Watercolor Painting: “Fishing the Everglades”

In early June, I posted the importance of doing practice work before attempting your final painting. I mentioned this because I made two watercolor paintings before completing the final work. The idea was to increase the potential for profit. (If … Continue reading →

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5 Tips to Paint a Picture That Stops the Viewers in Their Tracks

As an artist, if you have a painting that you’ve been working on, and you realize it’s working the way you imagined, try leaving it alone. It may be finished. Although it may be impressionistic, and in an early stage at … Continue reading →

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Swan Lake Reflections, Miss Banyan and Mr. Banana

The title of this blog post, Swan Lake Reflections, Miss Banyan and Mr. Banana, is curious enough, but as a visitor, I’m sure you want to say, “What does that mean?” I guess, the best way to explain it is … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Making Practice Paintings For The Final Work

I recently posted a blog discussing the different steps I use to finish a painting. By using the steps, it often ends by producing more than one complete work of art for sale. This is the importance of making practice … Continue reading →

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Art, by its Very Nature, is to Entertain

It feels good…I do it…therefore it is~Richard D. Burton There is nothing wrong with being a realistic painter. However, sometimes, when an artist paints realistically they are inviting too much skepticism, or, perhaps, too much viewer study of just one … Continue reading →

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How Important is Black and White in Your Painting?

Whatever the comp0sition is, whether a landscape or a portrait, try painting it without applying middle values. If your painting uses shadows or shade, paint them black (nothing in the middle). If it is light, paint it white (nothing in … Continue reading →

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