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Oil Painting Technique - Painting Drips and Drops - Part #2
August 25, 2008 · 2 Comments
How to paint water drops on a horizontal surface in four easy steps. By Karin Wells This little 8″ x 10″ painting has a lot of water drops. I like to add fun (and fast) details to a dry painting surface at the end. I posted the largest file allowed for this so you could see better detail if you click on the above picture. Here’s how to do it when the light source comes from the upper left: DROP STEP 1 I use a dark color - raw umber works for me but any transparent dark will do. You are making the shape... [Read the full story]
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Oil Painting Technique - Painting Drips and Drops - Part #2
August 25, 2008 · 2 Comments
How to paint water drops on a horizontal surface in four easy steps. By Karin Wells This little 8″ x 10″ painting has a lot of water drops. I like to add fun (and fast) details to a dry painting surface at the end. I posted the largest file allowed for this so you could see better detail if you click on the above picture. Here’s how to do it when the light source comes from the upper left: DROP STEP 1 I use a dark color - raw umber works for me but any transparent dark will do. You are making the shape... [Read the full story]
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Learn How To Draw - Top 20 Drawing Tips For Beginners
August 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment
1 - If at all possible, always draw from life and not photographs. 2 - When drawing, less is sometimes better. Do not attempt to draw every line and detail that you see or you will give your viewer too much information to absorb. 3 - Do not try and get all of the information in your drawing completed at one sitting. Drawing is a process. Layout the general idea of your drawing and then slowly add in your details. 4 - Do not be overly judgmental about your drawing before it is completed. This may cause you to become discouraged... [Read the full story]
Artist Interviews
Artist Spotlite - Interview with Don Sahli
July 7, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Everybody looks for a label. I would like to be known as a painter one who painted what he saw while wandering around on his journey. Don Sahli made the decision to become a professional artist at a very early age. By the time he was 17 years old, galleries in Texas and New Mexico were selling his paintings. Sahli has earned his living as a professional artist all his adult life. Presently, his work is represented by galleries in Colorado, North Carolina, New Mexico, Wyoming and Texas. When I look at a painting, I want... [Read the full story]
Artist Resources
Creative Catalyst - Art Instruction Videos
May 7, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Creative Catalyst Productions produces the highest quality art instruction videos that you will find anywhere in the world. They produce DVD’s on a variety of different mediums including oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolor, collage and more.. These videos are extremely popular and well worth the small investment. I highly recommend these videos to any beginner just starting out or to any experienced artist looking to sharpen their skills or learn different and exciting techniques. Click here to learn more! SHARETHIS.addEntry({... [Read the full story]
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How to Paint Cat - Painting Demonstration by Richard Ancheta
May 30, 2008 · 7 Comments
Richard Ancheta first began to paint at the age of 12 years old and took painting lessons with well known Filipino artist and illustrators. His devotion and vision as an artist are promising. He studied Multimedia Design at Montreal International Academy of Design. Richard works in various mediums: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and charcoal. His works have been featured in newspapers, magazines and books. He boasts 20 years of experience in painting, illustration, advertising and graphic work. How to Paint a Cat Easy... [Read the full story]
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Artist Spotlite - Anita Lee
August 27, 2008 · 9 Comments
Artist: Anita Lee Location: Originally From California, Now Living In Chapala, Jalisco Mexico Title: “Boats on Lake Chapala” Dimensions: 36×24 Medium: Pastel On Board Website: http://www.anitalee.net Comments From The Artist: I am a board member of the Ajijic Society of the Arts where we try to create and nurture a community for all mediums of the arts in the Chapala region. The membership is primarialy comprised of Americans and Canadians with a few Mexicans who are always welcome even though the meetings... [Read the full story]
Photography
20 Beginner Tips For Taking Digital Photography
July 18, 2008 · 1 Comment
Digital cameras are one of the greatest inventions of modern times. We are so fortunate to have this modern convenience called Digital Photography. To be able to capture a precious moment or beautiful scene at the click of a button, is something we should not take for granted. Many beginners find digital photography rather challenging and rightly so. Today, more and more digital cameras are being created and it seems like the more digital cameras they make, the more difficult they become to use. I own a Canon Powershot S3... [Read the full story]
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Oil Painting Technique - Painting Drips and Drops - Part #2
How to paint water drops on a horizontal surface in four easy steps. By Karin Wells This little 8″ x 10″ painting has a lot of water drops. I like to add fun (and... [Read more]
Oil Painting For Beginners - Painting Drips and Drops By Karin Wells
I have a wonderful oil painting tutorial to share with you today by artist Karin Wells. Hopefully you remember Karin. I conducted an interview with her not long ago. If you did... [Read more]
Cedar Crossing - A Step-by-step Oil Painting Demonstration By Aaron Holland
About Aaron: My formal training has been in the “Boston School” tradition, at the Studio of Peter Bougie and Brian Lewis (an Atelier), in the lineage of Richard Lack. While... [Read more]
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Artist Spotlite - Anita Lee
Artist: Anita Lee Location: Originally From California, Now Living In Chapala, Jalisco Mexico Title: “Boats on Lake Chapala” Dimensions: 36×24 Medium: Pastel On... [Read more]
Artist Spotlite - Dan Young
Artist: Dan Young Location: Big Island of Hawaii Title: “Hawaii’s Red Road Sunrise” Dimensions: 16×20 Medium: Oil on Birch Panel Website: http://www.danyoungartist.com Comments... [Read more]
Artist Spotlite - Marie Merritt
Artist: Marie Merritt Location: Rutledge, TN Title: Serenity of Spring Dimensions: 28×22 Medium: Oil on Linen Website: http://www.mariemerritt.com SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:... [Read more]
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