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What is Realism in Art?

This post does not attempt to define the term realism in art because the writer of this post does not seem to be able to come up with a real definition. One would have to search the period of paintings … Continue reading →

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Art Tips: Creating the Focal Point

It is important for an artist to create a composition that influences the viewer to look at a certain area or image. This area is often called the focal point. When you think about it, properly viewing a good painting … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Tale: A Little Love, A Painting, And An Art Thief

Part 1: A Little Love~ It was in July of 1982, and my new bride and I were moving her and her two children to my apartment in St. Louis. We’d been married the week before. We were traveling from … Continue reading →

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Who is The Greatest Art Critic of All?

It’s normal for an artist to like their own art work. However, this makes you an art critic. So, who is the greatest art critic of all? It is you, the artist. Knowing how to properly judge your work is … Continue reading →

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Tip: Building an Art Career

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 →

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Tip: The Importance of Dark Strokes Against a White Substrate

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 →

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Art Tips and Blogposts Revisited

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 →

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Tag Archives: art

What is Realism in Art?

Art Tips: Creating the Focal Point

An Artist’s Tale: A Little Love, A Painting, And An Art Thief

Who is The Greatest Art Critic of All?

Tip: Building an Art Career

Tip: The Importance of Dark Strokes Against a White Substrate

Art Tips and Blogposts Revisited

Leading the Eye With Color and Light

Tip: Under Painting Shadow

Building up a Painting

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