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What is a Lesser Toxic Product I Can Use to Clean My Brushes?
Safflower Oil is an alternative to clean off your paint brushes to chemical alternatives.
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Will I Encounter Issues If I Revisit a Painting that has been Sitting for Months?
The primary problem when a painting sits and dries is that the oil paint layer becomes hard.
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Getting Back to What Happened with Monet and His Color Wheel - Part 2
Learn how copying the paintings of Claude Monet can help you master the use of color and light in your own art.
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Who Thinks They’re an Artist? How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Pursue Your Passion
Do you remember when you were a kid and you loved to draw, paint, or create anything with your hands? If you do, then you are an artist.
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Can you Glaze with an Opaque Color: A Guide for Painters
Glazing is a technique of applying a thin layer of transparent or semi-transparent paint over another layer of dry paint, creating a rich an
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How I Rediscovered My Passion for Portrait Painting After 20 Years
Sharing the story behind my painting “Step of Faith”, a portrait of a little boy named Kiki who lives in an orphanage in Haiti.
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How to Use a Fan Brush to Create Amazing Paintings
If you are a painter, you probably have a variety of brushes in your arsenal. But do you have a fan brush? A fan brush is a special type...
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Choosing the Right Paints: A Guide for Beginning Artists
Learn how to choose the right paints for your art from a professional artist. Discover the difference between student v. professional grade.
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What Are the Different Levels of Quality Art Paints?
Trust me, if the more expensive paint would help me, I would spare no expense in my art.
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The Art of Classical Drawing
Learn the secrets of classical drawing from a professional artist. Discover how to use color, measurement, edges, and the influence of great
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