Tag Archives: R. D. Burton

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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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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Suggestions for Laying up a Good Watercolor Wash

After many unhappy blunders behind me, I learned to fully appreciate the value of laying up a good wash with ease, confidence and speed. I highly recommend anyone with doubts in their abilities in this direction put off all other … Continue reading →

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Art Center Informations’s Weekly Review for 8/6 thru 8/11/2012

On Monday, August 6: We presented the coffee table art book we are going to give away in a random drawing, ART, features over 2500 paintings and sculptures from around the world, from prehistory to the 21st century. Absolutely beautiful. … Continue reading →

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Art Center Information~Weekly Review July 30 Thru August 4, 2012

Monday, July 30~ We discussed monochrome and the mother color principle. We said: there are similarities in some respects to working with a monochromatic palette and the using of the “mother color” principle. To read the article, click on the … 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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