Painting Arts to Trick the Eye
Written by Jeffry BatistThe best painters understand that they work to create an illusion. The sleight of hand that comes along with painting art representationally can be especially ..
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How to Draw a Child Drowing
Written by Jeffry Batisthen drawing a child, so many common figure drawing concepts come together: Block-in (quickly drafting the overall lines and shapes of a figure) Gesture ..
Painting During the Golden Hour
Written by Jeffry BatistIt’s no secret that landscape paintings filled with stunning light make us feel something extra, right? Sunsets on a landscape canvas can transport ..
Portrait Art that Is Realistic and Compelling Starts
Written by Jeffry BatistHave you ever paid attention to how body language expresses an unspoken language? It’s fascinating how even minor movements can send a message of tension, ..
3 Oil Painters to Fall in Love With
Written by Jeffry BatistThrough our Over 60 Competition, we’ve had the pleasure of getting know so many amazing, inspiring artists, some of which are coming back to art after ..
7 Tips for Painting Convincing Shadows
Written by Jeffry BatistThe way a shadow is painted can make a painting just as easily as it can ruin one. Shadows shouldn’t be done as a last minute afterthought — something ..
The Cardinal Rule of Color Mixing
Written by Jeffry BatistThe Exploring Color Workshop kit is one of our newest collections, and includes Nita Leland’s Exploring Color Workshop 30th Anniversary Edition, Confident ..