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Most Popular Blog Posts on Art Center Information

Be sure to sign up for the Art Center Information newsletter and enter the drawing to win a free coffee table art book>>>Upper right hand corner of page. For whatever reason, out of 184 blog posts I’ve introduced on my … Continue reading →

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Art Center Information Weekly Review for July 23 Thru July 28

The weekly review covering July 23rd thru July 28th is covered in the following snippits. If you wish to see the entire blog post, click on the thumbnail picture to the right of the description. On Monday: we discussed … Continue reading →

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Four Categories of Collages Defined

For the past few days we have discussed the wonderful and exhilarating world of collage. I’ve challenged you to open your mind, let your juices flow and freely express yourself in the most creative manner. A collage is a picture made … Continue reading →

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Tips For Mixed Media Collage

Collage: A technique of art production used mostly in visual arts, where the artwork is created from an assemblage of different forms that creates a new whole. TIP~Remember, less is more. Use enough material to add interest but not over … Continue reading →

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Should I go to Collage or Mix My Media Another Way?

The arrival of new art materials and mediums, such as acrylics, and the creation of new techniques in collage, print, and photographic processes has seen an increase in mix media art and helped to relax attitude toward experimentation for the … Continue reading →

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Three Tips for Painting Light and Weather

There should be a balanced order of shapes when laying out a landscape composition. I like to carry two “L” shaped pieces of matte board with me at all times. when I see a scene that I think is capable … Continue reading →

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Why Is Oil Paint So Popular?

Oil paint is a very versatile medium which can be manipulated in many ways. They dry slowly allowing them to be modified and moved around on the surface of the painting for a time after applying. After oil paints have … Continue reading →

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Weekly Recap for 07/09 to 07/14, 2012

Please note: If you want to go directly to the article discussed, click on the picture to the right of the discussion. On Monday, we said that an artist needs to work systematically to capture the particular characteristics of their … Continue reading →

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Suggested Drawing Surfaces for Graphite Pencil

There are several papers suitable for graphite drawing paper. There are those listed as drawing paper, watercolor, pastel or charcoal paper. Listed below are some suggestions that are acid-free drawing papers. Strathmore 500-series Drawing Strathmore 500-series … Continue reading →

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Five Tips That Help Artist Make Preparatory Drawings

In the distant past, drawings were primarily used as studies for later paintings. They were not the end itself but a means to an end. We know this by studying the many planned painting sketches of any of the masters … Continue reading →

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