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Planning Color is Everything When Painting From Graphite Sketch

We are glad to see Mr. Burton’s return to Art Center Information after a few weeks hiatus. After he posted the previous blog discussing his work on his preliminary graphite sketch, he has finally finished the composition (at left). He … Continue reading →

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Should You Paint Trees Over a Painted Sky?

We called one of our Golden Members of Art Center Information, artist Lynn Burton, and asked him a questions that we have been hearing from some of our students. As you may know, Lynn is the brother of our founder … Continue reading →

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Give Your Artwork Oomph With Reflected Light

Our CEO and founder of Art Center Information, artist Richard D. Burton, recently was invited to speak to a group of artists. He discussed the importance of using reflected light in realistic paintings. The discussion was much too long to … Continue reading →

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Should You Paint With Overcast Light or Bright Sunshine?

“Most people like sunny, cloudless days, but artists and photographers often prefer the soft illumination of a cloud-covered sky.”~James Gurney Artist, Lynn Burton, elected to paint Blue Mountain Cottage in overcast light (left). This gave him the benefit of  the … Continue reading →

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How to Paint Reflecting Surfaces

Here at Art Center Information, we have often been asked about the proper way to portray reflections. Reflections are images bouncing off an object and reaching your eyes indirectly such as by bouncing from a shiny surface, mirror, water, or … Continue reading →

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Tips: Drawing and Painting Heads and Faces

In a drawing or painting where a person is displayed, the head probably has more to do with its acceptance than anything else. Though the overall figure may be splendid, the viewer will not look past a badly constructed face. … Continue reading →

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Making the Best of Your Color Scheme

How important is it for an artist to work within color schemes? It is important if the artist wishes to create a certain mood or control of his subject. It is important if an artist wishes to create harmony in … Continue reading →

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Tip: If You Capture the Edge, You Capture the Viewer

“ No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.” ~ Oscar Wilde When we look around in nature, we see a mixture of hard and soft edges because … Continue reading →

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