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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...
Disposing of Paint, Composition Rules & A Funny Story
"What is the best earth-friendly way to dispose of your paints?"
Sara asked, "What is the best earth-friendly way to dispose of your paints in your water?"Â When I lived in Vancouver, BC, they did a really great job of having paint recycling places, and it was a free opportunity for anybody. You c...
My Early Work in Acrylics - by Jed Dorsey
One of our Acrylic University members asked me recently if I could share some photos of my early work. This is my response to that request. I had to dig deep for some of these photos.
I painted in watercolors for fun while I was growing up, as my parents were both watercolor artists. In 2001, on a ...
The FIRST Secret to Becoming a Confident Artist
 “Remember one rule of thumb: The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.”
- Steven Pressfield
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Giving Up
Even though we were only about thirty minutes into the painting class I was teaching, she had given up. Her brushes were sitting on her palet...
