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Use a Logical Sequence for Layering Your Painting

Transparent watercolor tends to be for single layering with an order from light to dark. Most artist using this method generally think in terms of single layering. They either paint around or mask the light or white areas first to … Continue reading →

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Using Different Palette Approaches to Create Emotion

In visual perception a color is almost never seen as it really is–as it physically is…if one says red and there are fifty people listening, it can be expected that there will be fifty reds in their minds~Joseph Albers Colors … Continue reading →

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Properly Portrayed Shadows Define Value and Form

The contrast of dark values against light ones creates the illusion of three-dimensionality. This is needed to portray believable forms. Often, nature will present the artist with conflicting light sources that can destroy the illusion of form. Random spots of … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: painting

Use a Logical Sequence for Layering Your Painting

Using Different Palette Approaches to Create Emotion

Properly Portrayed Shadows Define Value and Form

Working in Details and Shadows on the Old Woodie

Much Better To Paint In Overcast Light

Interview With Artist, Lynn Burton

Artist Lynn Burton’s, “Adam and Eve”

Van Gogh: The Artist in His Own Words

Art Center Information Considers the Painting of Reflections

“Old Woodie”: Another Day Toward a Finished Painting

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