The 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 totally separate from the main subject of the painting ..
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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 Color and her Color Scheme Selector (color ..
Well fear not, because I have just the answer(s) for you.When you enter the Annual Art Competition, you have the opportunity to win up to $2500. This is not a drill. $2500. Think of all of the supplies ..
When you’re in a creative rut, it’s hard to find the inspiration to get out of it. That’s why we’ve asked 3 amazing artists for their tips on how to work with certain subjects. Landscape – Jerry ..
1. Starting with the Eye: As usual, I start with the eye. Prussian blue is a recent addition to my palette; I use it mainly when painting the white part of the eye, which requires the tiniest amount ..
Painting the Illusion of Distance
Written by Jeffry BatistThis summer I’ve set myself the goal of travelling a bit more to take advantage of the season and soak up Mother Nature at her balmiest. When I go to the beach or camp out over a long weekend, I often ..
Oil paints had a corner on the art materials market for hundreds of years, but in the mid-20th century, a formidable opponent arrived on the scene. Acrylic paints have since joined oil and watercolor as one of the most ..