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Using Tonal Value in Graphite Drawings and Sketches

I’ve always been concerned about mastering tone when it came to graphite sketches and drawings. I have to constantly keep in mind the distinction between the “form” and the “field”. The “form” is the object, and the “field” is the … Continue reading →

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Tip to Develop Artistic Style

Many artists talk about their personal style as if it was the “be all and end all” of success. I contend that even if an artist consistently mimics the work of another, in time they develop their own personal style. … Continue reading →

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Art Tips: Steps for Preparing Substrate for Painting

Here are a few helpful tips to prepare a substrate for a painting. If it is to be a watercolor, which I am planning in the case of this painting, it is necessary to be extremely cautious. This is a … Continue reading →

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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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Art Tips to Improve Confidence

It’s always best for artists to critique their own work and not seek the views of others. When they seek advice it probably means they’re not sure where the fault lies. There are six important areas that should be considered: … 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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Art Featuring the Southwest

For many years, Frederic Sackrider Remington’s bronze sculpture, Bronco Buster, has set atop my library bookcase. I’ve always been fascinated by artist depicting cowboys and Indians. I was born in New Mexico, hardly more than sixty years after sheriff Pat … 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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Watercolor Textural Techniques

The question many watercolor artist have when faced with depicting the tangle of shapes and colors they see is: “How am I going to portray this in my painting?” They may be looking over a field of vegetation with dappled … Continue reading →

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Tips to Create The Special Magic of Watercolors

When painting with watercolors, the colors you mix will be determined by the pigments you use. However, the most important ingredient in the mixture is water. Keep in mind, the artist controls the range of any color, from the darkest … Continue reading →

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