Realism has many levels. You can achieve photographic realism with loads of practice, a good eye, a firm understanding of all the rules of perspective, color theory and, yes, a lot more practice. Moving it back a notch, most artists …
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As the cold winds of winter keep us indoors and bundled up, the images of a tropical island and warm, sandy beaches warm the soul. That image gives us the promise that the fierce and frigid jaws of winter will …
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Okay, maybe paint flinging doesn’t have the time-honored Renaissance tradition of chiaroscuro or glazing, but it certainly became a popular painting technique of the non-representational school of painting. Paint flinging came into the spotlight in the early 1940s when Jackson …
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If you’re a dyed-in-the-wool crafter, adding color and your own personal artistic touches to home decorating items is a natural extension of your talent and skills. Many artists and crafters would enjoy painting ceramics, porcelain and glass. Until recently, that …
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If you’re like most folks, you’ve made some New Year’s resolutions. Or, you may at least be thinking of how to expand your art in 2013. Reflect for a moment on what you’ve been doing, how much you’ve enjoyed the …
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