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Painting: There Can Only Be One Dominant Color
Emphasize one dominant color, balance temperature & harmony in your painting for cohesive art.
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The Secret to Sharpening Charcoal: Tips from Art Secret Studio
Save money on sharpeners & nitro pads by using 150 grit sandpaper to sharpen charcoal, creating a precise point at home!
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Mastering Layered Effects: Tips for Working with Opaque Colors and Glazing (Oleogel)
When it comes to creating layered, dimensional artwork, opaque colors, and glazing are essential techniques to master. Once thought tabo...
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The Power of Measuring: Unlocking Confidence in Your Drawing with Kabob Sticks (Yes!)
Unlocking confidence in your drawing with simple measuring techniques & everyday objects. #ArtSecrets #MeasuringInDrawing
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Guide to Choosing the Perfect Sketch Paper: Strathmore 300, 400, and 500 Series
The Strathmore 300 series is ideal for artists seeking forgiveness, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use.
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The Secret to Accurate Color: Studio Lighting and Why the Right Bulb Matters for Artists
Shine with accuracy: Choosing the right light bulb matters for artists who want their colors to pop! #art #lighting
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The Value of Art for Homeschooling: Why Creativity Matters
Incorporate art into homeschool curriculum to boost creativity, fine motor skills, self-expression, and critical thinking.
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What to Ask for When You Frame a Piece of Art?
Framing and matting are important. Everything from protecting your photos of your children, which will most likely become their...
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When Did Artists Start Using Canvas Instead of Wood for Oil Painting? 16th century - Titian.
Discover art's evolution from wood to canvas, influenced by Titian. Explore texture, choices, and the empowering impact of art history.
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What Makes Paintings Great? Titian and the beginning of COLORE
Discover art's essence through Titian's COLORE. Unearth history's impact on modern expressions, transcending styles.
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