Learning how to paint people is exciting, and sometimes challenging. There are some tips and techniques that can help you as you begin your portrait painting journey. Start with an accurate drawing of the subject you plan on painting. Some artist use the grid method, while others free hand the initial drawing. One hint that [...]
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Techniques for Acrylic Painting – How to Paint People – Painting Closed Lips and Mouths
March 2nd, 2011 · No Comments
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Drawing the Human Figure – How to Get Started
March 2nd, 2011 · No Comments
When little children are taught the alphabet, they are given a tool that allows them to make any word in the language. In the same way, learning the basics of human anatomy will help you to draw any animal, because we are all built to the same basic design. Until the time of the Renaissance, [...]
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Learn Watercolor Painting – How to Paint Using Watercolor
February 16th, 2011 · 1 Comment
Do you want to know how to paint using watercolor? Here are some tips. The first thing that you have to do is to gather all the basic materials that you need – paints, brushes, a palette, paper, and boards. I suggest that you get a hold of these basic paint colors: New Gamboge, Permanent [...]
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Acrylic Painting Techniques: Learn to Paint With Acrylics
February 5th, 2011 · No Comments
Acrylic painting requires practice and patience. For the beginner artist who wish to learn how to paint with acrylics there are tons of resources on the internet revealing the common acrylic painting techniques and tutorials of different artists. We call them cheat techniques. By learning and applying these methods that master artists use in their [...]
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How to Paint With Watercolor – Learn Watercolor Painting
February 3rd, 2011 · No Comments
Do you want to know how to paint with watercolor? Before I teach you some techniques, you should know that watercolor paints are unlike oil paints or acrylic paints. Watercolor paints are made from either natural pigments found in the earth, or from synthetic pigments, which have been finely ground down and then held together [...]
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Learn Watercolor Painting Step-By-Step
January 4th, 2011 · No Comments
Painting with watercolor can be really complex and tough. This is why learning how to watercolor painting is one of the most difficult skills for the beginner artists. Here is a great resource eBook on watercolour painting which saves a lot of time in creating original artwork without all the trial and error. Here is [...]
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How To Sketch: Learn Pencil Sketching Techniques
January 4th, 2011 · No Comments
Sketching is the skill of simulating any view on paper with just a few strokes in a few minutes. Anyone can learn how to sketch with some basic observation skills. This potential is accessible at any age! As a hobby, pencil sketching offers an alternative to putting your thoughts onto paper when words are not [...]
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MyArtPassion Drawing Method Review
November 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
The publisher’s website promises the following: “Learn to Draw and Paint Like a pro in just 14 days with MyArtPassion Drawing Method. You will soon be able draw or paint anything you want at will”. Who Will Benefit Most From This Drawing and Painting ebook? This drawing and painting course is primarily for experienced beginners [...]
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Painting Lesson Videos Vs a Live Local Instructor: Which is Best?
November 17th, 2009 · No Comments
Artistic painting lesson videos have certainly gained prominence in recent years because of their convenience, availability and low cost. But, are they any better or worse than the typical way of learning painting from a live local instructor in a classroom? This article will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches while giving [...]
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