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Let go of the idea of getting everything down just as you see it. Look for the big shapes—the large and simple geometry in which it fits—and then block out your work first.
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By McKenzie Graham Mark R. Pugh’s paintings—usually one of his own five children—look ready to engage viscerally with the viewer, like they’ll waltz off the paper and into the world. His subjects may emerge, born in the viewer’s mind, with the polished finery of a Sargent contrapposto or the stilted crawl of a Tim Burton…
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See how Warren Chang looks to the Old Masters-style for his modern images of farmworkers of the Salinas Valley.
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Enrich your landscapes with guidance from Marla Baggetta as she shows you how to get the most from studying Constable's masterful approach.
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Barbara Jaenicke addresses whether white is a color and offers tips for painting without it to achieve a luminous effect.
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Conquer "framing angst" with insights from Michael Chesley Johnson and master framer Tim Holton and Discover secrets to elevate your work .
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Try one or both of these creativity challenges to explore the potential of floral subjects.
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From reimagining everyday scenes to embracing the surprises of abstraction, there’s beauty in creating work that invites a dialogue.
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If you're inspired to start working with the gouache on toned paper, Colorado artist Judd Mercer is here with tips to get you started.
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Northern Ireland-based watercolor artist John Cooney transforms people and scenes into meticulously rendered works filled with light and texture.
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6 artists discuss ways in which they’ve been implementing new tools in their art-making—and reinventing some art tools already in their kits.
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Learn this simple approach to develop a deeper connection with your paints and stronger understanding of color.
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The key to creating great still lifestyle lies in taking control of the composition. Learn to transform basic setups into dynamic compositions that lead viewers on a visual journey.
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Pastel artist Janet Schwartz prioritizes composition and value to anchor her work, using strong structure to direct the viewer’s eye.
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Consider the scale of your work to help enrich your painting practice and develop a more intimate and expressive relationship with your own work.
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Use these two transformative challenges to sharpen your artistic vision and turn ordinary household corners into dynamic, mindful compositions.
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These four philosophies will help you maintain a spirit of openness and find a deeper connection with the painting process.
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Take the guesswork out of your painting process by following this simple—and road-tested—process. By Diane Fechenbach You’re ready to begin your next painting, but your brain “freezes” when facing the blank sheet of paper or canvas. Or, halfway into a painting, you find that you don’t know what to do next. Wouldn’t it be nice…
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