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Splatter Matters: How to Paint Jackson Pollock-Style
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Do your paintings need a little energy? This wonderfully easy and fun technique will completely enliven your artwork! Learn three strategies and six helpful tips for splattering paint using acrylic… Read Article
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How to Paint Water Drops That Could Fool Mother Nature
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After reading this tutorial, one Craftsy member drew water drops so realistic that her daughter tried to wipe them off the page! Find out how you can achieve equally lifelike… Read Article
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Mixed Media Flower Drawings Are Pure Springtime On a Page
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If you enjoy capturing details in your paintings and illustrations, then read on! This mixed media technique using graphite pencils, watercolors and color pencils is perfect for painting detailed subjects. Read Article
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Learn to Paint Watercolor Seashells 3 Ways
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Discover three watercolor techniques for painting three kinds of seashells in an incredibly realistic style. Read Article
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2 Stellar Ways to Paint a Watercolor Night Sky
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Cloudy or starry — take your pick! Elise Engh shows us how to paint ethereal night skies in watercolor here. Read Article
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How to Paint Snow-Covered Trees and Bushes for a Perfect Winter Scene
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The green of trees and shrubs poking through a fresh fallen snow is a beautiful sight. Learn how to create the same effect with your paints and brushes! Read Article
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Decorate Your Home This Year With a Thanksgiving Painting
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Thanksgiving is almost upon us! Surprise your friends and family with a unique piece of decoration or give them a beautiful greeting card. Follow this tutorial to paint your own… Read Article
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How to Paint Moody Watercolor Skies Perfect for Winter Scenes
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Our sky isn't always blue. Watercolor instructor Kateri Ewing shows us how to paint the sky in realistic colors for hazy, rainy and snowy days. Read Article
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How to Paint a Landscape in Gouache
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Your best landscape painting could be in a medium you haven't even tried yet. Read Article
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Getting Started With Oil Paints (A Beginner’s Guide)
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When there are so many type of pigments out there, why paint with oil paints? The benefits are tremendous! Keep reading for a beginner's guide to oil paints. Compared to… Read Article
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The Art & Science of Glazing Oil Paintings
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Is glazing your oil paintings worth the effort? Find out how glazing can add vibrance and depth to your art. Read Article
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Mountain Majesty: Paint a Watercolor Mountainscape Step by Step
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Even if you don't have mountains in your backyard, you can paint this stunning landscape in just 7 steps. Read Article
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