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Floral Painting Practice With a Palette Knife
Paint a beautiful floral scene with a palette knife
Today, we'll explore various techniques to enhance texture and depth in your artwork, using a palette knife to achieve distinct effects that brushes might not offer. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this guide will help ...
What I Learned From This Nocturne Master Copy
Capturing the Essence of Moonlight in Painting
When painting a nocturne, the challenge is to capture the subtle interplay of light and shadow under the moon's glow. This can be a complex task, but with the right approach, it can lead to stunning results. In this article, I'll share insi...
How to take a Painting From Good to GREAT
In this article, we'll teach you how to take a painting from good to GREAT. We will discuss the importance of making courageous decisions, taking action, and overcoming fear in order to achieve your artistic goals. We will also touch on the concept of painting loosely and the need to paint with...
A Complete Guide on How to Paint Water with Acrylic Paints
Introduction to How to Paint Water
Leonardo da Vinci once famously remarked,
"Water is the driving force of all nature."
Majestic, beautiful, and robust, water is indeed essential to life.
But when it comes to painting it, what color do we ascribe to water?
Is it a shade of bl...
Supplies for Wet into Wet Painting -Jennifer Bowman
"Let the water do the work for you."
We had the incredible opportunity to learn from professional artist Jennifer Bowman about various techniques and products for achieving soft edges with acrylic paints. What do we know about working with acrylics? They dry fast. While this is a quality that...
How to Varnish an Acrylic Painting
Are you wanting to varnish your acrylic paintings?
Today, I will show you the best way to apply varnish in a way that maximizes longevity and protection against damage from the sun or ultraviolet rays. The first step is to use a gloss medium and varnish to seal the painting. I use the ...
How to Paint Flowers Step by Step with Dianna Shyne - Coral Rose
This is an excerpt from Dianna Shyne's 8-day flower painting course and challenge. If you want to learn from Dianna Shyne, paint GORGEOUS florals that will wow your friends, and see massive growth in your artwork, then this challenge is for you. Click the button below to get started
The BEST Brushes for Acrylic Painting!
What brushes do you use for Acrylic Painting?
Hey everyone! Jed here with Acrylic University. Today I've got a very quick blog post for you all to answer a question I get asked often: What brushes do you use?
I use Princeton Catalyst Polytip Brushes for almost all of my work, primarily fl...
"Know the rules before you break them." Interview With Jed Dorsey
"It's helpful to know the rules before you break them, and sketching your design can be beneficial in the planning process."
During one of our masterclasses, viewers were given the opportunity to ask Jed ANY question they wanted. He answered over 50 questions live during that session and we'v...
"Don't be afraid to sell your artwork." Interview With Dianna Shyne
"Selling your work is a very personal decision, and it can be challenging to determine when you feel ready. If someone loves your work and wants to buy it, don't be afraid to sell it to them."
During a recent Masterclass, Dianna Shyne participated in a Q&A session with artists and students fr...
