Tag Archives: Richard D. Burton

Artist in the Midst of Creating a Future Painting

Sometimes the simplest ideas for your artwork is the best. However, sometimes simple doesn’t paint the picture you wish to paint. The drawing to the left was done for a future watercolor. Although the simple, lone figure will be the … Continue reading →

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Tips: Sketching, Drawing, Planning and Painting

I had this photograph taken of me posing for a future painting. As usual, when I’m in the mood to have a photo taken of a male model, I usually grab the first one that I find. So far, it’s … Continue reading →

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How to Mix Skin Colors

I wish there was a simple recipe for mixing skin colors. Goodness knows that I go through a ritual every time I attempt to paint a person’s flesh. Sadly, you can’t go to an art store and buy skin tones. … Continue reading →

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Important Tips to Mastering Light With Shadow Shapes

Inexperienced artists often paint shadows into their painting as an afterthought, without realizing the importance they play as a part of the overall composition. Shadows can create excitement and mystery, creating intrigue and entertaining a viewer. Although shadows are dark … Continue reading →

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Give Your Artwork Oomph With Reflected Light

Our CEO and founder of Art Center Information, artist Richard D. Burton, recently was invited to speak to a group of artists. He discussed the importance of using reflected light in realistic paintings. The discussion was much too long to … Continue reading →

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Just in the Event You Missed the Event

From time to time, Art Center Information prefers to refer our visitors to some selected past blog posts. Since most of our fans are artists or people that are interested in art, our passion is to progress art through … Continue reading →

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Tips for Watercolorists: Color, Brushes, and Paper

Watercolors can be divided into two kinds: transparent and opaque. The distinction is imperfect because some pigments, classed as transparent, are less transparent, that is to say more opaque, than others. What are called transparent colors are those composed of … Continue reading →

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Talking Art

When artists Lynn and Richard D. Burton get together, whether in person, telephone or internet, they talk art. Their conversations are often detailed, no matter how brief. Lynn often reminds Richard that art is study, understanding, and action. “I can … Continue reading →

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Should You Paint With Overcast Light or Bright Sunshine?

“Most people like sunny, cloudless days, but artists and photographers often prefer the soft illumination of a cloud-covered sky.”~James Gurney Artist, Lynn Burton, elected to paint Blue Mountain Cottage in overcast light (left). This gave him the benefit of the … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Framing Your Artwork

I recently read an article in one of my favorite magazines, the Artist’s. The article is in the April, 2013 issue. Each month the magazine covers helpful tips and art interviews. I highly recommend any serious artist to subscribe to … Continue reading →

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