23rd June 2006
Figure drawing is challenging. The act of rendering the human form accurately
on paper can be intimidating and frustrating if you try to tackle everything
all at once. It is for this reason that you should take things one-step at a
time and mo...
04th June 2006
Oil painting is probably one of the more challenging mediums to master. There
are many aspects of oil painting that often confuse and intimidate beginners.
Many questions arise and this article will cover some frequently asked questions
that b...
20th May 2006
When you are just starting out with acrylic painting, you will most certainly make your share of mistakes. This is the natural process of painting and we all learn and grow from our mistakes. This article introduces some of the more common mistakes beginn...
15th May 2006
One of the quickest and more effective ways to expose your art or crafts to
the public is by opening a booth at an art or craft show. Thousands of people
come to these art shows each year with the intention of buying something, and
there doesn...
11th May 2006
One of the biggest challenges beginners face with any type of art, is the ability
to really connect with the creativity that is inside of them. It's difficult
in the beginning to just let go and paint from your heart and soul. Your mind
is bei...
10th May 2006
Colored pencils have become a very popular medium for budding new artists. Beginner artists using this medium find it much easier to express their creativity; mainly because of the control and convenience colored pencils offer. Other mediums like oil pain...
02nd May 2006
Find a Good Teacher - There is no substitution for a good guitar teacher. You can buy all the books and videos you want, but in order to really become a good guitar player, you need to learn from a pro. A professional guitar teacher has the experience and...
27th April 2006
Define your goals and get organized - What are your goals as an artist? Do you hope and dream to one day have your artwork displayed in a museum or do you just want to sell enough of your art to make a good living? Defining your goals is an important firs...
25th April 2006
Drawing is a wonderful art form in itself, but it is also an excellent exercise for other forms of art, like painting for instance. Learning how to draw will truly open your mind to your surroundings enabling you to really see what is before you.
Choo...
25th April 2006
Pastels are unique and versatile because of their ability to be used as both a drawing and painting medium. They are also unique because colors are worked and blended on the paper as opposed to a palette. Whether you work with hard pastels, soft pastels, ...
20th December 2005
When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I remember my first trip to my local art supply store. I recall my feeling of utter confusion as I perused the aisles. This particular art store had every tube of paint, brush, medium and canvas known to man,...
20th December 2005
The next time you find yourself staring at a blank canvas, don't get discouraged. Sometimes our minds need a little break from painting. I would like to share how I find inspiration for those unproductive moments.
Take a walk or drive to the country - ...
20th December 2005
There is something quite magical about painting outdoors. I feel comfortably secluded with nature having an almost spiritual connection when I paint a landscape. Landscape painting is a passion of mine. I would like to share some tips and techniques that ...
20th December 2005
If you are serious about selling your art online, then you should be serious about developing your own website. I am not referring to those free website builders your Internet Service Provider gives you or any other free website providers. I am talking ab...
22nd October 2005
When I first
began painting some 10 years ago, I recall how intimidating it all seemed.
With all of the various colors, mediums, brushes and other tools available,
it was enough to make my head spin.
While learning
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