There are several considerations one must factor in when building an art career. The most important is how to juggle the time it takes to create art that can be sold while marketing the work they create. Also, understanding marketing … Continue reading
I’ve always been impressed by the fresh and crisp look of a well executed pen and ink. Artist who master this type of art, whether they use crosshatching, dots, horizontal or vertical, continuous line or curved strokes, or a combination … Continue reading
We have selected blog posts and art tips that we feel are worthy of a revisit. They have been very popular. If you see an article that you may have missed or like to revisit, the small picture next to … Continue reading
In my paintings, I like to consider the different ways of leading the eye of the viewer with color and light. The unfinished painting on the left is one example of this. It shows the red umbrellas disappearing in the … Continue reading
When under painting shadow, I like to consider the shaded area and lay up a wash of Cobalt Blue or Ultramarine Blue in them, especially when painting people. In this particular painting a Cobalt Blue for the shaded area will … Continue reading
The watercolor that I am in the process of completing is beginning to vex me not a little. Building up a painting is a slow methodical process. The ease to err is somewhat overwhelming, and although there are times of … Continue reading
An awareness of light and its subtle qualities is necessary for artists that wish to make dramatic paintings. Light is the difficult characteristic that separates the delightful from the mundane. It is the different nuances of light that help determine … Continue reading
I prefer to use as limited a palette as possible, because it offers more flexibility in creating a range of colors by mixing. In the watercolor painting that is in a state of “work in progress,” I have several things … Continue reading
One of the most important factors affecting a painter’s growth is to work on-site and out side~Lynn Burton Our founder’s brother, Lynn Burton, says he can’t wait for spring to arrive each year. “That’s when the bluebonnets bloom,” he says. … Continue reading
“Let your darks be dark and your lights light“~Howard Pyle Tip: Do not consider all accidents in your painting a “ruin” of the painting. Many accidents can be turned into “happy” accidents. Artists are creative by their very nature. Use … Continue reading
