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Capturing Mood: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Expressive Charcoal Drawings
Discover the art of capturing mood with charcoal! Step-by-step guide on creating expressive charcoal paintings & conveying emotion.
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Destroying the Shape: A Look at Sargent's Unique Painting Technique
Sargent destroys shapes, forces us to look beyond the obvious, & trains our eye to see the beauty in chaos.
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Transparent Color in Painting: Don't Lose Your Story by Only Focusing on Your Brushstroke
Explore the magic of mark-making & texture in painting! Learn from masters like Cassatt & Sargent and experiment with color & mediums.
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My Favorite Art Books: The Power of Loomis' "Creative Illustration" and Ray Smith's "Perspective Drawing" Gombrich's "The Story of Art".
Chris discusses Loomis' "Creative Illustration" & Ray Smith's "Drawing is..." highlighting their significance in understanding art principle
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Drawing DIY Hack: Why I Prefer MDF Over Traditional Drawing Boards
Discovering MDF as the perfect alternative to traditional drawing boards, offering a healthier, safer, and customizable solution for artist.
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Unlocking the Power of Light and Use of Lines: Halftone & Notan are Essential Takeaways for Artists
Learn how halftones, notan & light quality shape stories & moods in drawings. Every stroke counts!
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