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Select Your Watercolor Paper Wisely

When selecting the paper you paint your watercolors upon, select wisely. The success or failure of your painting often depends upon the paper. Because there are many differences among papers, you should experiment with many of them rather than settle … Continue reading →

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Vincent van Gogh’s Drawings

What is drawing? It is working oneself through an invisible iron wall that seems to stand between what one feels and what one can do~Vincent van Gogh As with all his art, Vincent van Gogh brought to his drawings a … Continue reading →

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James Frederick…the Great Artist

As when a tree’s cut down, the secret root live underground, and thence new branches shoot~John Dryden. I’ll never forget the summer a few years ago, when I visited my daughter, my grandchildren, and my son-in-law in Texas. I especially … Continue reading →

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Where to Find Art Jobs to Help Get You Started

“What are some of the ways I can earn money from my art?” This question is asked by many artists, not just students of art. Many talented artists would prefer to make a little money on the side with their … Continue reading →

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When Visually Defining Form

When visually attempting to define form, value plays the greater part in its representation and perception. The illusion of three-dimensionality is created by the contrast of lighter values next to the darker ones. This is necessary to portray believable forms. … Continue reading →

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Artist’s Motto: When in Doubt, Leave it Out

Art Center Information’s Golden Member, Texas artist Lynn Burton, sent us a letter. We felt it was helpful and informative enough to pass it on to our members. Lynn: I once had a Poloroid camera that I used in … Continue reading →

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Finishing My Latest Watercolor Painting: “Fishing the Everglades”

In early June, I posted the importance of doing practice work before attempting your final painting. I mentioned this because I made two watercolor paintings before completing the final work. The idea was to increase the potential for profit. (If … Continue reading →

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Author Archives: bigrburto

Select Your Watercolor Paper Wisely

Vincent van Gogh’s Drawings

James Frederick…the Great Artist

Where to Find Art Jobs to Help Get You Started

When Visually Defining Form

Artist’s Motto: When in Doubt, Leave it Out

Finishing My Latest Watercolor Painting: “Fishing the Everglades”

5 Tips to Paint a Picture That Stops the Viewers in Their Tracks

Swan Lake Reflections, Miss Banyan and Mr. Banana

The Importance of Making Practice Paintings For The Final Work

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