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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... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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! View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
11 Hacks for Mixing Acrylic Paint Perfectly
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Think you know all there is to know about mixing paint? We bet you'll learn something new from Jessie Oleson Moore. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How You Can Make Millions of Colors With Just 3 Tubes of Paint
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How well do you really know your colors? By learning how to combine and manipulate color starting with the basics, you will not only gain knowledge about color theory, but... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Color Mixing 101: How to Mix Brown Paint in Acrylic
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Why buy a tube of brown paint when you can mix it up yourself? While there's more than one way to mix brown paint, this easy method, which employs the... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
The Care and Cleaning of An Oil Palette
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Make painting easier and faster by keeping your oil palette in great condition. Learn expert tips for taking care of and cleaning your palette well. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
6 Easy Painting Ideas All Acrylic Painters Should Try
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Is choosing a subject matter the only thing holding up your painting process? Get painting with these simple ideas! View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Oil Paint Brushes: A Quick Overview of Oil Painting Tools
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Every artist needs these types of oil painting brushes in their toolbox. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
The Secret to Perfecting New Acrylic Skills Without Breaking the Bank
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Have you ever used canvas paper? This heavy weight paper mimics stretched canvas, making it the perfect testing ground for acrylic paint and other media. If you want to explore... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Use Acrylic Paint: Materials, Methods and More
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What materials do you need for acrylic painting? What techniques do you need to know? Get all the answers here! View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Painter's Reference: A Guide to Common Art Canvas Sizes
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Looking for an art canvas size that is just right for your style? Discover the standard sizes of canvases in this handy reference guide. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Learn How to Get Started With Oil Painting Using Water-Soluble Paints
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Break away from your normal supplies and try water-soluble oil paints — here's why! View Content Arrow Forward Icon
11 Essential Oil Painting Supplies for Beginners
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Do have everything you need to start oil painting? Find out with this checklist. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
8 Invaluable Tips for Painting on Canvas
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A blank canvas is a great opportunity, but it can also be a source of stress. These tips will get you on the right track. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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