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Painting the Characteristics of Light

An awareness of light and its subtle qualities is necessary for artists that wish to make dramatic paintings. Light is the difficult characteristic that separates the delightful from the mundane. It is the different nuances of light that help determine … Continue reading →

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Selecting the Right Palette for the Painting

I prefer to use as limited a palette as possible, because it offers more flexibility in creating a range of colors by mixing. In the watercolor painting that is in a state of “work in progress,” I have several things … Continue reading →

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Tip: Capturing the Reality of the Scene

One of the most important factors affecting a painter’s growth is to work on-site and out side~Lynn Burton Our founder’s brother, Lynn Burton, says he can’t wait for spring to arrive each year. “That’s when the bluebonnets bloom,” he says. … Continue reading →

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Tip: Liven up Your Watercolor

“Let your darks be dark and your lights light“~Howard Pyle Tip: Do not consider all accidents in your painting a “ruin” of the painting. Many accidents can be turned into “happy” accidents. Artists are creative by their very nature. Use … Continue reading →

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Lynn Burton Paints the Original Americans

When predicting the original native of America, artist Lynn Burton’s palette takes on rich ochres and siennas with reds and blues. Many of his paintings show a certain melancholy, a sense that time past will never be again. However, he … Continue reading →

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Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Artists have been using mirror studies as long as paint has hit the canvas. That’s right, you can be your own model, especially if you can’t afford to pay for one. Of course, you can make small changes in the … Continue reading →

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Tip: Developing Personal Art Style

“How can I find my creative self, a way to discover my own style?” Every artist in their own way seeks liberating experiences, and in the quest for their artistic success, asks this question. fearing to be different, some never … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Watercolor

No artistic medium competes with watercolor when it comes to use and freshness in execution. This is true for the beginner as well as the expert. It presents the simplest basic techniques, while at the same time it may be … Continue reading →

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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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