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Advantages of an Overcast Light

Most people like sunny, cloudless days, but when it comes to painting, artists prefer the soft illumination of an overcast light diffused through a cloud covered sky. It is nature at her most benign. Under this gentle quality of overcast … Continue reading →

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3 Tips for the Perfect Composition

When it comes to artistic composition, you can study art from an instructor, read a great many books on the subject, or search the internet for all the suggested “rules” that apply. But for me, I only accept the … Continue reading →

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Tips for Pricing Your Art

One of the toughest choices you make as an artist is how to set a price on your work. It depends on so many factors that need to be considered: The popularity of the art. The medium used. The complexity … Continue reading →

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The Weekly Wrap up~8/13–8/18/2012

MONDAY, 8/13: We wrote about composition your artw0rk and discussed: Shape Line Value Color For full read, click on picture at the right>>> TUESDAY, 8/14: We introduced a plan for artists to share their work on our … Continue reading →

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More About an Artist’s Interview

In my previous blog (you can read it by clicking above left), I invited artist and fine art photographers to be interviewed and promoted on this sight. Anyone interested needs to send a private message on twitter @Artcenterinform or my … Continue reading →

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Artist Discusses His Journey Into The Art World

I’ve always been in awe of artists that depict a mood or create an emotion in their paintings, while remaining realistic enough, yet not restricted by rules defining what something should look like. Most of my life I spent in … 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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Weekly Wrap is in The Can~July16 to July21, 2012

To go directly to the article of a given day, click on the picture to the right of the day description. MONDAY, JULY 16:I had a drawing for the members of my newsletter, did it on a short YouTube video … Continue reading →

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Get to Know The Oil Absorption of Your Paint

Oil paints are made by grinding pigments with a drying or semi-drying vegetable oil such as linseed, safflower or poppy seed oil. The oil binding medium is responsible for the appearance and buttery feel of the paint. It also acts … Continue reading →

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Sticking To The Basics In Oil Painting

The very basics in oil painting (call it oil painting 101 if you prefer) is a simple rule~“fat” over “lean”. Basically, what it says is that you should not cover a layer of paint with a less flexible layer. Flexible: … Continue reading →

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