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Quoting Jackson

In the early 1950s, Jackson Pollock became the “darling” of the art scene in New York with his Abstract Expressionism paintings. Some called him Jack the Dribbler because of laying canvases on the floor and dripping paint onto them straight … Continue reading →

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Tip: How to Use Spattering Wisely for Texture

When you flick paint from a brush onto a painting, it is spattering. This is done to create texture in your painting, and if done in moderation, it can add additional entertainment as well as give an impressionistic effect. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Texture in Your Work of Art

The secret of texture when painting is to focus on the important and not small details. Every texture demands a different manner of painting, just as every object has its own unique surface. Is it rough, or is it slippery … Continue reading →

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A Painting to Remember

“My dad has a painting in a museum,” I often tell people. It is true. I don’t know if it’s stored away in the basement along with other lost treasures, or what. As far as how often it was ever … Continue reading →

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Shapes In a Painting

I’ve drawn the value sketch for the painting that I hope to create in watercolor. Before paint hits the paper, there are several things I am considering. What am I trying to accomplish? How realistic do I want it to … Continue reading →

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Artist in the Midst of Creating a Future Painting

Sometimes the simplest ideas for your artwork is the best. However, sometimes simple doesn’t paint the picture you wish to paint. The drawing to the left was done for a future watercolor. Although the simple, lone figure will be the … Continue reading →

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Tips: Sketching, Drawing, Planning and Painting

I had this photograph taken of me posing for a future painting. As usual, when I’m in the mood to have a photo taken of a male model, I usually grab the first one that I find. So far, it’s … 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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