For many realistic painters, there is a tendency to harness artistic freedom. They tend to feel lost when attempting to work freely with no drawing, no preparation, and only a vague idea of what kind of composition they’re after, what … Continue reading
I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them~Pablo Picasso There seldom comes a time when the relationship of two people can make such an impact on the world as that of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque … Continue reading
For hundreds of years, art lovers have admired and been mesmerized by the portrait of Mona Lisa. Without doubt, many people viewing the portrait of the mystic lady feel a connection, talking about the mood, the hidden history, and the … Continue reading
So often as artists, we tend to feel we naturally know how to mix colors and use them in the scheme of our paintings. However, from time to time it is important to whip out the color wheels and check … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed a shimmering off the curvature of a drop of dew on a leaf in the early morning sunlight? Did you stop in awe to concentrate on it? Did it change hues as you moved about? Were … Continue reading
Every watercolor artist experiments with different techniques and tools to gain knowledge to produce successful texture in their paintings. Transparent watercolors do not create natural texture as many other mediums do. Therefore, it is necessary for a successful water colorist … Continue reading
When selecting certain drawing styles, you can use several pencil choices in as many ways as a painter uses a brush. For example, a lively linear approach allows every pencil stroke to show. If you wish to have a smooth … Continue reading
“I never saw a good artist I could not steal from.”~Pablo Picasso “I never steal another artists work. I just take it to my level.”~Lynn Burton I recall as a young teenager (fifty-five years ago!) watching my artist brother, Lynn … Continue reading
If you eliminate all details and color in your future painting, you can see how the composition is expressed as three value masses — black or darkest, mid-range (gray), and light or white. This works especially well when considering landscape … Continue reading
When considering mixing colors using watercolor, there art two different methods to use: (1) mix them in a mixing tray, and (2) use a layering up method by applying one color on top of the other on the paper. When … Continue reading
